Teaser Materials Science

Bone-inspired steel cracks less under pressure

Variable pockets may make the building material more resilient

steel bridge

STURDY STEEL  Steel that mimics bone could one day help make bridges and other structures less prone to crack.

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By Laurel Hamers

- More than 2 years ago

The heavy-duty material used to build bridges and sculpt skyscrapers could learn a few tricks from humble bones.