Fatigue due to repetitive strain is the leading cause of failure in metal components and structures, but new research shows how crystalline structures called nanotwins can slow the accumulation of ...

Take a wire paperclip. Now, bend it back and forth in the same spot 15, maybe 20 times. Chances are the paperclip will have broken before you finish. This is due to what’s called metal fatigue, which ...

From titanium and stainless steel to cobalt-chromium, tungsten, and tantalum, a host of metals is used in cardiovascular, orthopedic, and many other medical device fields. However, because metals and ...