Could we really make Captain America’s shield? A materials scientist weighs in.
Captain America’s star-spangled shield can stand up against the universe’s most powerful forces all thanks to vibranium. This ...
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The Incredible Properties of Composite Materials
Composites are engineered to obtain materials with very useful material ... But there are many others, including metal-matrix composites and ceramic-matrix composites, that have uses in many ...
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New fabric can heat up almost 50 degrees to keep people warm in ultracold weather
A new smart fabric converts light into heat and can raise temperatures by more than 54 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius ...
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SRI develops scalable, infiltration-free ceramic matrix composites
Carbon fiber is the most valuable and highest performing fiber in the composites industry. Its application in existing and ...
How Much Larger & More Powerful Is The 777X's GE9X Engine Than The 777's GE90?
The GE9X may be the largest turbofan ever built, but by just how much does it surpass its mighty predecessor, the GE90?
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José Manuel Torralba appointed full member of Spanish Royal Academy of Engineering
Professor José Manuel Torralba, Director of the IMDEA Materials Institute, professor at the Carlos III University of Madrid ...