Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands, are hoping to develop a new cement from steel slag.
New cement could cut carbon emissions
Atom-sized tunnels may lead to better battery
Battery researchers seeking improved electrode materials have focused on “tunneled” structures that make it easier for charge-carrying ions to move in and out of the electrode.
Mood ring sensors could warn of bridge failure
Scientists are working with mood ring materials as a potential way to minimize and mitigate damage to the nation’s failing infrastructure.
Winter boots given slip resistance ratings (with video)
Researchers are offering evidence-based ratings on footwear that may reduce the risk of slips and falls on ice.
Nucor to acquire Southland Tube for its high-strength steel hollow tubing
Nucor Corp., Charlotte, N.C., has agreed to acquire Southland Tube, an independent manufacturer of hollow structural section steel tubing, because “It is an excellent fit for our Nucor family and our strategy for profitable growth,” said John Ferriola, Chairman, CEO and President of Nucor.