High-tech athletic clothes made with anti-odor fabrics are popular. But they also come with a little-known health hazard: The apparel may be infused with metal fibers that can cause burns in an MRI.

Semi‑metallic pads usually feel more immediate and grabby, especially when cold. Because the metal fibers conduct heat well, they maintain friction as temperatures climb, which is why semi‑metallic ...

Engineers have uncovered the material combinations that help concrete resist cracking, corrosion, and structural fatigue. Study: Tensile characterization of high-performance fibre-reinforced concrete: ...