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The challenge of upgrading iconic steel windows
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The challenge of upgrading iconic steel windows

According to Mr Adams, in the post-war era, there weren’t many other firms operating in the same market as Crittall in the UK. But that has changed. Many companies, including KJM Group and Velfac offer aluminium alternatives. And there are other steel window makers out there, too, such as Fabco. Source link

Robot dog trains to walk on Moon in Oregon trials
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Robot dog trains to walk on Moon in Oregon trials

A multidisciplinary team has been given a two-year $2 million grant to help Nasa prepare to study the Moon’s surface. The LASSIE (Legged Autonomous Surface Science in Analog Environments) Project is formed by professionals from Nasa, the University of Southern California, Texas A&M University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Oregon State University, Temple University, and the...

The rise of magnets – from surgery to outer space
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The rise of magnets – from surgery to outer space

Permanent magnets, the kind that keep colourful souvenirs stuck to the door of your fridge, might seem a fairly mature, well-established technology. They’ve been used for centuries, after all. And yet, today, researchers and companies are expending huge efforts on making magnets more powerful and efficient than ever before. Source link