Esmark scraps bid for U.S. Steel
Privately held steel company Esmark said on Wednesday it would not participate in the purchase process for U.S. Steel and respect the position of the United Steel Workers (USW) union, which is supporting Cleveland-Cliffs' offer......»»
Is this the new DeLorean EV?
After changing hands and focusing on repairs and reconditioning, DeLorean is planning what could be a new EV in the shape of its iconic stainless steel sports car......»»
Liam Neeson actually does a pretty good Blue Steel
Liam Neeson showed off his Blue Steel on Tuesday, proving that if he ever tires of acting he could probably make a successful pivot to modelling.For the uninitiated, Blue Steel is the famous pose Ben Stiller's titular male model frequently pulls in t.....»»
New Lightweight Material is Stronger Than Steel
Using a novel polymerization process, MIT chemical engineers have created a new material that they say is stronger than steel and as light as plastic, and can be easily manufactured in large quantities. MIT News: The new material is a two-dimensional.....»»
Researchers find new way to kick-start process of making of carbon fiber
In a new study, North Carolina State University researchers found a way to improve the energy efficiency of part of the process for making carbon fiber—a strong material sometimes used in place of steel to make lighter and potentially more fuel-eff.....»»
stainless steel air fryer for only $50 today — $70 off the sticker price!
Best Buy has dropped the price of the Insignia 5-quart digital air fryer all the way down to only $50, an impressive savings of $70......»»
“Aw, screw it”: LAPD cops hunted Pokémon instead of responding to robbery
Officers' 2017 hunt for Snorlax recorded by in-car system—court upholds firings. Enlarge / Visitors view a 10-meter-tall Pikachu glass and steel sculpture in Shanghai, China On November 28, 2021. (credit: Getty Images | Future Publis.....»»
New Lava-Like Coating Can Stop Fires In Their Tracks
sciencehabit shares a report from Science.org: It takes a lot of science to stop a fire. To prevent homes and workplaces from going up in smoke, manufacturers have added flame retardants to plastic, wood, and steel building materials for decades. But.....»»
With US swamped by omicron, Biden scraps travel bans
Experts have long argued that such travel restrictions are ineffective and harmful. Enlarge (credit: Craig Hastings | Getty Images) President Joe Biden on Tuesday issued a proclamation revoking controversial travel restriction.....»»
Waking Up Right After Drifting Off To Sleep Can Boost Creativity
sciencehabit writes: When Thomas Edison hit a wall with his inventions, he would nap in an armchair while holding a steel ball. As he started to fall asleep and his muscles relaxed, the ball would strike the floor, waking him with insights into his p.....»»
Tesla is now selling a $1,900 Cyberquad For Kids
The all-electric four-wheel ATV features a steel frame, cushioned seat and adjustable suspension with rear disk braking and LED light bars. Its lithium-ion battery offers up to 15 miles of range, though this can change depending on a rider’s weight.....»»
New computational approach predicts chemical reactions at high temperatures
Extracting metals from oxides at high temperatures is essential not only for producing metals such as steel but also for recycling. Because current extraction processes are very carbon-intensive, emitting large quantities of greenhouse gases, researc.....»»
Hands on with the luxury Hermes Apple Watch Series 7
Most users will choose between the aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium Apple Watch Series 7 models, but the pricey Hermes edition sits atop the lineup as the most luxurious. Here's how the hardware differs and what you get for your money.The Herm.....»»
Metallurgist Admits Faking Steel-Test Results For US Navy Subs
schwit1 shares a report from the Miami Herald: A metallurgist in Washington state pleaded guilty to fraud Monday after she spent decades faking the results of strength tests on steel that was being used to make U.S. Navy submarines. Elaine Marie Thom.....»»
Researchers claim to make wood that is tougher than steel
The article first appeared last week in an issue of the science journal "Matter." The original article is behind a paywall but Oddity Central and a couple YouTube videos summarize the main points. The researchers demonstrate their method with two exa.....»»
Retrofitting for Future: Revitalizing outdated buildings – A Requisite to avoid Redundancy
On average a commercial concrete structure is built to live a century while steel buildings can easily last 150 years. With everything around, us transforming so rapidly, the places where we work also need to upgrade to stay at par with the technolog.....»»
Blizzard scraps plans for its online-only BlizzCon 2022 event
Blizzard says this decision was a difficult one but ultimately the right call for its business moving forward. It wants to take some time to "reimagine" what BlizzCon is and what it should be while using the resources it saves by not hosting the even.....»»
Steak Knife Made From Hardened Wood Is Three Times Sharper Than Steel
Scientists have used a new form of hardened wood to create a steak knife that is nearly three times sharper than a stainless steel dinner table knife. It can even be washed in the dishwasher! New Atlas reports: This hardy new form of wood is the hand.....»»
Watch this wooden knife cut effortlessly through juicy, medium-well-done steak
Also: A hardened wood nail performed as well as its stainless steel counterpart. Researchers at the University of Maryland (UMD) have figured out a simple, affordable method for creating natural wood materials that.....»»
Researchers make hardened wooden knives that slice through steak
The sharpest knives available are made of either steel or ceramic, both of which are man-made materials that must be forged in furnaces under extreme temperatures. Now, researchers have developed a potentially more sustainable way to make sharp knive.....»»
Wasteful steel-and-glass buildings fuel global climate injustice, says climate expert
Architects, contractors, planners and construction clients must consider building projects from a moral standpoint based on their lifetime carbon impact, a leading design and climate expert has suggested......»»