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!"

Re:Proof?

[Shadow Wrought]

Earthquake-Resistant!

True dat. We've had enough earthquake issues without now taunting them.

Re:Proof?

[Khyber]

make a plane out of this stuff and put it in the air, as long as it is in the air, it's earthquake-proof 100%.

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...

Re:This article sounds familiar

[Captain Splendid]

C-C-C-C-COMB BREAKER!

Hey, my hair looks like crap...