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New design strategy for aluminum combines strength with hydrogen embrittlement resistance
Complex nanoprecipitates are able to trap hydrogen inside aluminum alloys while maintaining their strength. Credit: Adapted from: Nature; DOI:10.1038/S41586-025-08879-2 Aluminum alloys are well-known...
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Engineered metamaterial achieves both high strength and remarkable flexibility
MIT engineers have now found a way to fabricate a metamaterial that is both strong and stretchy. The base material is typically highly...
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‘He gave us strength’: Gaza Christians remember calls with Pope Francis | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Gaza City, Palestine – For 72-year-old Kamal Anton, Pope Francis was a source of comfort and support. Kamal has had to shelter since...
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Rare crystal shape found to increase the strength of 3D-printed metal
This 3D printer builds objects by melting a fine metal powder with a laser. First, the surface is coated with metal powder. Then, a...
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Engineers develop hybrid robot that balances strength and flexibility—and can screw in a lightbulb
Jeffrey Lipton, assistant professor of mechanical and industrial engineering at Northeastern, has developed a hybrid soft and hard robot. Credit: Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University...
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Recycled cements drive down emissions without slacking on strength
A comparison of recycled cement by itself (left), ordinary Portland cement (middle), and the researchers’ optimized blend of recycled cement and finely ground...
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Leaf vein-inspired photothermal actuator balances speed, strength and stability
Superstructure liquid metal photothermal actuator inspired by leaf veins. Credit: Li Xiaofei A recent breakthrough in photothermal actuator design has been achieved by...
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3D-printed alloy conserves nickel while maintaining stainless steel strength
(a) Schematic diagram of D-WAAM system, where a six-axis robotic arm is connected to the tungsten inert gas torch. Credit: Yipu Xu et...
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Hidden Strength: South Sudan | Africa’s New Directions | Business and Economy
Informal sector business owners and vendors are the backbone of South Sudan’s economy. South Sudan is the world’s youngest nation. Despite its rich...
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