Iron-fortified lumber could be a greener alternative to steel beams

『V』πšƒ『B』Casts┋
Although lumber does show promise as a renewable alternative to structural materials such as steel and concrete, it still tends to be a bit weaker than those substances. Scientists have now set about addressing that shortcoming, by strengthening wood with added iron.

Continue Reading

Category: Materials, Science

Tags: Wood, Iron, Florida Atlantic University


http://dlvr.it/TKS5hh

Popular Content

Scientists Discover Powerful Anti-Cancer Benefits of Popular Weight Loss Drugs

『V』πšƒ『B』Casts┋
Image
After adjusting for the weight loss benefits of surgery, GLP-1 drugs were linked to a 41% lower risk of obesity-related cancer. New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Malaga, Spain, and published in the journal eClinicalMedicine, suggests that some widely used weight-loss medications may do more than just help people slim [...] http://dlvr.it/TKvg4S
Read more

Rewriting History: AI Unravels the Hidden Origins of Papua New Guineans

『V』πšƒ『B』Casts┋
Image
Genomic studies show Papua New Guineans are closely related to Asians, shaped by isolation, adaptation, and Denisovan heritage. Papua New Guineans are living proof of how isolation, ancient genetic mixing, and life on remote islands can preserve a distinct chapter of human history. A group of European scientists has recently clarified their genetic origins, applying [...] http://dlvr.it/TMnnzY
Read more