Today’s vehicles are far more rust resistant than the vehicles of 30 years ago, and many manufacturers offer lengthy corrosion warranties. But while it’s not as commonly needed as it once was, rust ...

Rust is what happens to metal when it’s exposed to moisture, even moisture in the air. It can form flakes and look tarnished. But bottom line, if left unattended, rust will weaken the bonds of the ...

Right: uncoated iron. Left: coated iron. Both shown after exposure to rust-promoting conditions. Credit: Linoy Amar Researchers have developed a highly effective dual-layer coating that provides 99.6% ...

Steel is almost the perfect material to build a car with. Inexpensive, strong without being brittle, and a modulus of elasticity that allows it to take a beating without permanently changing shape, ...