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Scientists discover incredible way to make plastic materials nearly indestructible — and then completely disappear

"Future research can build on these results." Scientists discover incredible way to make plastic materials nearly ...

Human-made materials could make up as much as half of some Scottish beaches

The natural sands of beaches along the Firth of Forth are being mixed with significant amounts of human-made materials like bricks, concrete, glass and industrial waste, new research has revealed.
The Oak Ridger on MSN

Making materials hold up in future reactors is topic of Jan. 13 FORNL talk

Steve Zinkle will speak on “Materials for Nuclear Power Applications” at noon Tuesday, Jan. 13, to Friends of ORNL. His talk is open to the public.
The Brighterside of News on MSN

Engineers turn waste cardboard into a low-carbon building material

Australia’s construction sector may be on the brink of a quiet revolution, one built from soil, water, and something most ...
AZoBuild on MSN

Researchers Develop LEGO-Inspired Strategy to Upcycle Polyethylene Waste into Smart, Recyclable Materials

This study presents a flexible strategy to convert polyethylene waste into advanced materials, featuring tunable properties ...