Taking metal to extremes

Taking metal to extremes

Taking metal to extremes Published: Dr Alexander (Sandy) Knowles and his team at the University of Birmingham, in the UK, are searching for metals that can withstand the extreme temperatures inside nuclear fusion reactors TALK LIKE AN EXPERIMENTAL METALLURGIST NUCLEAR...
Could computer programs match the abilities of our brains?

Could computer programs match the abilities of our brains?

Could computer programs match the abilities of our brains? Published: July 14, 2022 The human brain is one of the most intricate systems in nature. Recreating its behaviour using computer programs is no easy task, but it can be done – by using artificial intelligence...
From field to lab: the changing nature of archaeology

From field to lab: the changing nature of archaeology

From field to lab: the changing nature of archaeology Published: As techniques improve, archaeology is becoming an ever-more sophisticated process. Though shovels remain useful, dig sites now utilise drones and clever imaging techniques, while back at the lab,...
Unexpected ways that paint prevents corrosion

Unexpected ways that paint prevents corrosion

Unexpected ways that paint prevents corrosion Published: Our modern lifestyles depend on the material objects around us remaining strong and free from damage. Protective paints and coatings are effective at preventing corrosion damage, but how they do this – and how...