Rust is a natural process — the refined iron is essentially trying to return to its original oxidized, stable state: iron ore.

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Most failures in mechanical components and structures are caused by fatigue, making the study of fatigue and its failure mechanics essential. Responsible for approximately 80 % of recorded failures in ...

For decades, scientists have observed, but been unable to explain, a phenomenon seen in some soft materials: When force is ...

Binghamton University, State University of New York provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation US. Imagine leaving your shiny metal bicycle outside in the rain. As water pools on its ...