| NSF-funded researchers from Cornell University, a NYSERNet member have made a new discovery about how seemingly minor aspects of the internal structure of bone can be strengthened to withstand wear and tear, a finding that could help patients suffering from osteoporosis. Researchers used a 3D printer to manufacture bone-inspired material made from a urethane methacrylate polymer, then tested for its durability. The researchers were able to increase the material’s fatigue life by up to 100 times by strengthening internal rod-like struts. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2s660zf |