Due to a Shortage of Steel, Ships in World War II Were Built Using an Unusual Material: Concrete
TransportConcrete ships were constructed during World War I and World War II out of necessity, not madness.
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If You Wondered How the U.S. Would Get Rare Earth Elements After China’s Ban, the Answer Is Hard Drives
ComputersChina’s restrictions on exporting rare earth elements are beginning to trigger measures like this to gain access to certain raw materials.
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The World’s Longest Sea Bridge Is in China and Features an Unusual Material: Bamboo
MegastructuresAfter six years, the material is as good as new.
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Scientists Develop a New Type of Plastic That’s as Durable as Traditional Plastics. The Difference: It’s Recyclable
Nature and EnvironmentPlastics are more challenging to recycle than people often realize.
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Thermal Clothing Faces New Competition: A Fabric That Warms the Body Instead of Just Protecting You From the Cold
ResearchA Canadian team has developed a type of cloth that can store and release the Sun’s energy.
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Looking for an Alternative: The Price of Silicon Has Fallen So Low That Frames Are Now the Most Expensive Part of Solar Panels
EnergyFor years, polysilicon was the most expensive material in solar panels. Now, it ranks as the fourth most expensive.
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Chinese Geologists Discover One of the Largest Treasures Ever: A Giant Gold Reserve Worth $83 Billion
MaterialsThe discovery reveals one of the largest known deposits on the planet, potentially the largest in history.
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The Alternative to Air Conditioning Doesn’t Require Electricity: All You Need Is Clay and a Good Design
EnergyThe system uses 3D printing to create the optimal geometric surfaces to maximize this cooling effect.
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China Envisions a Future With Ultra-Light Carbon Fiber Subway Trains. It's Already Produced the First One
TransportIt’s ready to join Line 1 of the Qingdao in Shandong.
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While Working on Creating a Stronger Cement, Researchers Have Made a Breakthrough: Shells
MaterialsAccording to its developers, it's 17 times stronger than standard cement.
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