For years, scientists noticed that magnetic fields could improve steel, but no one knew exactly why. New simulations reveal that magnetism changes how iron atoms behave, making it harder for carbon ...

Steel and strength are two words that often go together. But while often used in the context of its properties as a building material – steel is roughly 1,000 times stronger than raw iron – the ...

Steel or Iron: Steel is stronger than iron because it is not a pure metal but a refined mixture created to improve strength, hardness, and durability. Iron is a natural element found in the earth, but ...