Iron Alloy Could Create Earthquake-Proof Buildings

separsons writes "Researchers at Japan's Tohoku University designed a new shape memory metal alloy. The super elastic iron alloy can endure serious stretching and still return to its original shape. The scientists say that once optimized, the material could be used in everything from braces to medical stents to earthquake-proof buildings!"

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Re:I mean for sporting events

[fuzzyfuzzyfungus]

True; but that one is actually held up by gravity's fear of the Roman Empire. As soon as the laws of nature learn that the Romans are gone, that sucker is coming down...