Metals and alloys journal articles, Volume 12, Issue 5 (May 2009)

New platinum-gold alloy most wear-resistant in the world

A novel platinum-gold alloy, 100 times more durable than high-strength steel, is believed to be the most wear-resistant metal in the world.

Diamond uncovers mythical magnetic monopole in rust

Using diamond quantum magnetometry. researchers have, for the first time, detected magnetic monopoles in a material closely related to rust.

Strange metal takes shot at quasiparticles

By measuring shot noise. researchers have produced the first direct evidence that electricity doesn't flow through strange metals as quasiparticles.

Smart contact lens puts glucose monitoring in focus

smart contact lens with novel bimetallic electrodes monitors glucose levels in tears in real time

The opportunities and challenges of engineering education