In 1950, plant physiologist and bioethicist Arthur Galston experimented with a molecule called dioxin, which he thought would help soybeans grow better. Later on, others built on his research to ...

Back in 2014, we heard how scientists from Germany's Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research had developed a wood-based foam that could be used as eco-friendly insulation. Now, they've combined it with ...

Metal foams, also called cellular materials, are metallic bodies with interdispersed voids called cells. They have a reputation for high strength, low density, and absorbing impact. This combination ...

Radiation generally comes under the heading of "things you want to stay away from," so it's no surprise that radiation shielding is a high priority in many industries. However, current shielding is ...

A new material, called Composite Metal Foam (CMF), could advance the automotive and nuclear power industries. Interestingly, the material is both light and strong, capable of withstanding repeated ...

Spongy metal sounds like a bit of an oxymoron, but it’s actually a real material that is capable of absorbing large impacts without damage. Metal foams have been around for some time, but new research ...

Researchers have identified a welding technique that can be used to join composite metal foam (CMF) components together without impairing the properties that make CMF desirable. CMFs hold promise for ...

Wood foam and metal sponge – can they be combined? That was the question that experts at the Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research, Wilhelm-Klauditz-Institut WKI delved into in a project entitled ...

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — A newly published industry comparison is helping building owners, contractors, and developers ...

Research from North Carolina State University shows that lightweight composite metal foams are not only effective at blocking X-rays, gamma rays, and neutron radiation, but are also capable of ...