Innovation The time machine made of steelAlmost half the world's population still wash their clothes by hand, and this arduous chore largely falls to women and girls. Najot Sawhney founded the Washing Machine Project and created…More
Infrastructure Powering nuclear innovationSmall modular nuclear reactors with steel at their core could offer a more cost-effective, dependable and scalable method of power generation than traditional power plants
Innovation Steel tube telescope detects cosmic raysA cutting-edge space telescope built from steel tubes could help predict devastating solar storms
Innovation Steel foam shatters bulletsComposite metal foam developers are producing lightweight steel structures so strong they can turn bullets to dust-like shards on impact
Innovation A low-carbon jet fuel future?Innovators in the fields of fuel, steel and aviation reveal how a low-carbon jet fuel made with steel process gases could revolutionise air travel
Innovation Clearing earth’s orbitJapan's national aerospace agency has developed an innovative solution to planet Earth's serious space debris problem
Innovation The perfect icebreakerOnce considered inaccessible, the Arctic is now being opened up by icebreakers; a little-known class of advanced ships that are reshaping the region's geographical and geopolitical landscape
Automotive Steel lightens automotive loadAutomotive industry innovators are developing advanced high-strength steels for car manufacturers that deliver on lightweighting, strength, versatility, eco-efficiency and affordability
Construction & building A new way to build?A revolutionary, digitally-fabricated steel mesh could make construction more sustainable – and open up a world of possibilities for architects
Infrastructure Tackling water loss in TokyoThe Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Bureau of Waterworks have used stainless steel to dramatically reduce the city's water loss