Crocodile in Indonesia with Tire Stuck on Its Neck for 6 Years, Finally Freed After Multiple Rescue Operations

Medicine & Technology Feb 18, 2022

An animal rescuer was able to free a saltwater crocodile in Indonesia after being stuck with a tire necklace for six years.

Researchers Convert Tires Into Graphene, Reinforcing Concrete

Mar 31, 2021

Researchers have devised a new process that efficiently converts waste from rubber tires into graphene, which in turn could be used to reinforce concrete.

Project TYRE-LOSS Aims to Quantify Tire Pollution in the Marine Environment

Sep 30, 2020

As microplastic pollution becomes a growing problem, fibers have been identified as a major pollutant. Recently, researchers have identified another potential major pollutant: tires.

Michelin and GM Look to Revolutionize the Tire

Jun 07, 2019

Uptis features ground-breaking improvements in architecture and composite materials, which enable Uptis to bear the car’s weight at road-going speeds.

Kevlar: A Revolutionary Plastic

Mar 18, 2019

Here's the science behind one of the world's strongest plastics.