Climate Change A new way to make steel could cut 5% of CO2 emissions at a stroke Boston Metal has developed technology to electrify steelmaking, and a pending funding round will kick-start a large demonstration project. by James Temple 2018-09-24T07:00:00-04:00
Climate Change High-Tech Demand Sparks Return of Cobalt Mines Cobalt hasn’t been mined in the U.S. in 30 years, but the blue metal’s crucial role in energy and communications technologies is changing that. by Alison Snyder 2011-08-30T00:00:00-04:00
Intelligent Machines Glass that's Stronger than Steel A new material might make very robust dental implants. by Arnie Cooper 2011-01-11T00:00:00-05:00
Sustainable Energy A Cheaper Hydrogen Catalyst Using nickel as a catalyst rather than platinum could also mean less-expensive fuels cells. by Duncan Graham-Rowe 2009-12-04T00:00:00-05:00