One Minute Mentor: Hardening Martensitic Stainless Steels

Certain anomalies in these steels that should be considered before specifying a heat-treating procedure are exemplified in the opposing injurious effects of the high and low extremes of austenitizing temperature, depending on the subsequent tempering temperature.

Exploding accidental discoveries

Chemistry usually involves precise measurements and careful testing in order to get significant results. But a bunch of notable discoveries happened by accident. In

NSF center focuses on real-time functional imaging

The National Science Foundation (NSF), Arlington, Va., announced $24 million in funding to support a new science and technology center at the University of Colorado Boulder, expanding the university’s role as a national leader in imaging, materials, nano, bio, and energy sciences.

Self-healing crystal mimics skin

Scientists developed a smart crystal that can heal itself after breaking without any chemical or biological intervention. The crystal relies on its own molecular structure and physical contact to heal—similar to cuts on skin.