Tag: steel

An unassuming, yet extremely important alloy.

We've come a long way from peat furnaces and bog iron.

Archaeologists were surprised to see how advanced the steel-making technology was.

By adding fibers, scientists have turned a soft gel into a material tougher than many metals.

Used to make almost everything from skyscraper girders, automobiles, and appliances to thumb tacks and paper clips, steel is one ...

In the Middle Ages, Blacksmiths were highly regarded, and this was one of the most active industries. Nowadays, with modern ...