A team of researchers at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA) has created a nature-inspired active metal ...

Can you really set your microwave on fire? It depends. Here's what happens if you put metal in the microwave—and no, don't try it at home. Keep reading, because we’re answering the lingering question ...

Metal valve covers can last longer, but modern cars use plastic because they're cheaper and lightweight, reducing cost and ...

While it's fun to rehash the glory days of heavy metal and its emergence upon the worldwide scene and subsequent global dominance, the '80s started nearly 40 years ago. Nostalgia only offers so much ...

The 1980s are perhaps the most defining decade in hard rock and metal. Bands like AC/DC, Judas Priest and Black Sabbath, who emerged in the '70s, continued to release stellar discs, but a whole new ...

A new alloy combines the best of the refractory metals with cutting-edge engineering. Even these extremely tough metals can ...