Rust is the bane of any vehicle owner’s existence, often creeping up unnoticed and turning a car from a sleek machine into a ...

Imagine leaving your shiny metal bicycle outside in the rain. As water pools on its surfaces, oxygen from the air lingers nearby, and together they begin to quietly attack the metal. The iron in the ...

Researchers have been able to show for the first time how microorganisms contributed to the formation of the world's biggest iron ore deposits. The biggest known deposits -- in South Africa and ...

Permatex spray-on rust treatment is claimed to displace rust and prevent new rust from forming. It can also be brushed on by spraying some in a cup or the cap. The spray is nearly clear, and turns the ...

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