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DIY Metalhead Hacks Steelmaking Process For Lighter, Stronger Cars, Jets

Steel's a done deal, right? A material we know all about, just as we move on to cooler composites? Nope. Someone's just invented new steel that's 7% stronger in a process taking just 10 seconds.READ»

Thanks to a Super Material, Your Future Phone May Be an All-Glass Wonder

There's a new type of metal-infused glass that's stronger than steel. In fact it's tougher and stronger than any other known material. Oh, science, what will you dream up next? READ»

The New Iron Age: Print Your 3-D Models in Stainless Steel

Rapid prototyping is slowly moving from being the preserve of design engineers into the public domain, and RP company Shapeways just announced an amazing breakthrough: It can print your 3-D models in stainless steel. The process is ...READ»