No Bones About This Nanocomposite Material

One of the most astounding things about the human skeletal structures is the bones' ability to harden with repeated stress. Conversely, bones have a remarkable tendency to weaken when not put under dynamic physical stress, or in a low-to-no gravity environment. Bones are a considered a brittle material that will either break or strengthen under pressure depending on the bone density. Scientists have replicated these remarkable abilities of human bone by synthesizing a nanocomposite material ...