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Materials that can stop a crack and then self-heal have been brought a step closer to reality thanks to a new project launched by Imperial College London and the University of Bristol.

Source: Imperial College London

In a high-temperature blaze, how well does a fireproofing material shield a building’s important steel structures from heat? Answering this question has been surprisingly difficult, but it is important information for builders selecting high-performance fire-resistive materials and for scientists conducting computer simulations that investigate fires.

Source: NIST Tech Beat

Before you decide to call it quits, consider these tips for getting your business through tough times.

Source: Entrepreneur.com

This tip sheet offers facility and corporate energy managers a road map for launching and promoting an energy management and performance improvement program that has the full commitment and support of senior management. The information below can help energy managers win management support by demonstrating that energy management and investments in energy performance projects are long-term sources of revenue for the company.

Source: U.S Environmental Protection Agency

In key advances for the field of superconductivity, a research group has created versions of a class of widely studied superconducting compounds that are each one continuous crystal, rather than composed of many crystalline grains. These single-crystal materials are important achievements because they display better properties than polycrystalline types and are easier to study.

Source: PhysOrg.com

Their mission, should they decide to accept it, is to transport sensitive materials around the globe. They’ll grapple with issues of size, time, cost, scheduling, security, and fragility. Failure is not an option. They are project logistics professionals.

Source: InboundLogistics.com