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A South Dakota engineering student who started forging knives at age 12 just won one of the largest scholarships in metallurgy. His homemade blades and passion for metalworking helped him stand out among hundreds of applicants.
MIT's Pappalardo Apprentice program combines metallurgy, fabrication skills, and peer mentoring in what students call "the most wicked lab on campus." Now celebrating its 10th year, juniors and seniors are casting replica 1899 anchor windlasses while mastering trades that blend art with engineering.
Sahar Goki is building a new life in Kalgoorlie, studying metallurgy and holding onto hope for her homeland. Despite worry for loved ones during Iran's recent turmoil, she refuses to give up on the country she loves.
A massive iron pillar in Delhi has stood in the open for nearly 1,600 years without rusting away, and scientists finally understand why. Ancient Indian metalworkers accidentally discovered a technique that modern engineers are still studying today.
Brazil's economy added nearly 700,000 formal jobs in the first four months of 2026, with services, construction, and industry leading the charge. The milestone signals sustained economic growth across South America's largest economy. ##
Northwestern engineers discovered that heating pure metals makes them stronger under extreme conditions—the opposite of everything science has taught for a century. This breakthrough could protect satellites from space debris and revolutionize hypersonic flight.
Construction workers in Bulgaria accidentally discovered humanity's first gold jewelry in 1972, dating back 6,600 years. One man was buried with over 13 pounds of gold, marking the dawn of metalworking and early civilization.
Australia just produced its first-ever batch of ultra-pure fluorspar, a critical mineral needed for clean energy tech and essential industries. The breakthrough puts the nation on track to reduce global dependence on limited suppliers.
Indian scientists just created a supercapacitor that stores 33% more energy than current models and could revolutionize electric vehicles and solar power storage. The breakthrough uses sustainable materials and keeps 96% of its power after 15,000 charging cycles.
Scientists in Japan have created an AI system that admits when it doesn't know the answer, making it safer and more reliable for discovering breakthrough metal alloys. The framework combines data with decades of expert knowledge buried in scientific papers.
Mexico just signed a landmark deal requiring all federal infrastructure projects to use domestically produced steel, protecting 90,000 jobs and $8 billion in investment. The move strengthens the country's industrial independence and keeps crucial supply chains at home.
A revolutionary boat propeller that saves up to 30% on fuel has finally cracked the code on mass production, thanks to an unexpected partnership with Ford Motor Company. What used to take an entire boating season to manufacture can now be built in just weeks.
A breakthrough steel-making process could help America stop importing 90% of its iron ore while cutting costs by a quarter. Hertha Metals is proving it works at their Houston plant right now.
Scientists in Japan just cracked a major barrier in creating tomorrow's strongest materials. Their new AI system combines decades of research with smart uncertainty tracking to find super-alloys 10 times faster than before.