Innovation 3D steel printing takes off on the International Space Station Steel entered the space age on 30 May 2024 when a 3D steel printer printed its first steel component on the International Space Station.More
Construction & building Twisting atrium breaks records Zaha Hadid Architects’ new 207-metre Beijing skyscraper, Leeza Soho, features a twisting, steel-formed atrium space, which will be the tallest in the world once completed
Infrastructure Powering nuclear innovation Small modular nuclear reactors with steel at their core could offer a more cost-effective, dependable and scalable method of power generation than traditional power plants
Innovation Steel tube telescope detects cosmic rays A cutting-edge space telescope built from steel tubes could help predict devastating solar storms
Innovation Steel foam shatters bullets Composite metal foam developers are producing lightweight steel structures so strong they can turn bullets to dust-like shards on impact
Innovation A low-carbon jet fuel future? Innovators in the fields of fuel, steel and aviation reveal how a low-carbon jet fuel made with steel process gases could revolutionise air travel
Innovation Clearing earth’s orbit Japan's national aerospace agency has developed an innovative solution to planet Earth's serious space debris problem
Innovation The perfect icebreaker Once considered inaccessible, the Arctic is now being opened up by icebreakers; a little-known class of advanced ships that are reshaping the region's geographical and geopolitical landscape
Automotive Steel lightens automotive load Automotive industry innovators are developing advanced high-strength steels for car manufacturers that deliver on lightweighting, strength, versatility, eco-efficiency and affordability
Construction & building A new way to build? A revolutionary, digitally-fabricated steel mesh could make construction more sustainable – and open up a world of possibilities for architects