A fire that destroyed an aluminum plant in upstate New York three weeks ago is likely to delay production of the Ford F-150 and other vehicles. Analysts estimate the plant supplies around 40% of the ...

I used to spend my nights in the glow of molten metal. Inside the aluminum smelter, the air was thick with heat that wrapped around you like a heavy coat you couldn’t take off. Lightning cracked ...

A Feb. 20 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) raises doubts about the safety of two metals found in some vaccines. “Show me any studies that prove that the heavy metal preservatives in vaccines ...

There are various ways to transport bikes with your vehicle, but hitch bike racks are arguably the best. With so many models and styles to choose from, however, finding the perfect hitch rack to meet ...

Right alongside plastic wrap and parchment paper, aluminum foil enjoys a hallowed spot in homes across the U.S. Why? Because it’s one of the most versatile, hard-working products in the kitchen. That ...

These ideas may not be science fiction for long. Scientists in Bengaluru have developed a new kind of battery that is not only flexible enough to fold like paper but also safe enough to touch without ...

Demand for aluminum is expected to increase by 40% by 2030, driving growth in aluminum stocks. Alcoa focuses on sustainable practices, using 86% renewable energy for its operations. Kaiser Aluminum ...

Century-old Manitowoc manufacturer says tariffs on imported aluminum put American companies at a disadvantage while slowing hiring in a manufacturing-dependent community I'm your Lakeshore ...

A sweeping analysis of health data from more than 1.2 million children in Denmark born over a 24-year period found no link between the small amounts of aluminum in vaccines and a wide range of health ...

Aluminum in childhood vaccines is a target of vaccine skeptics, who blame the ingredient on myriad health concerns. But a study of more than 1 million people, published Monday in the Annals of ...

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