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An industrial reporter for 11 years, Maria E. Ortiz is a staff writer at Biology Insights specializing in materials science. Living in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Ortiz spent years reporting on manufacturing supply chains for trade publications.

What Does a Hand Lens Do? How It Works and Its Uses Physics
Is EVA Rubber or Plastic? Explaining Its True Nature Chemistry
How Strong Is Quartz? Hardness, Fracture, and Durability Chemistry
How Hard Is Carbon Fiber? Strength, Stiffness, and Durability Chemistry
How Tall Are Offshore Wind Turbines?Environment
What Is a Plastic Bag Made Out Of?Chemistry
How Much Space Does a Wind Turbine Take Up?Physics
What Is Platinum Used for Today?Chemistry
Where Does Copper Come From and How Is It Made?Chemistry
What Is Tar Made Of in Roads?Chemistry
How to Dissolve Calcium Deposits With Household Solutions Chemistry
What Does Raw Iron Look Like? From Ore to Metal Chemistry
What Is Aluminum Made Out Of and How Is It Made?Chemistry
What Are Wheelchairs Made Of? From Frame to Finish Procedures
The Huey Helicopter: History, Design, and Legacy Healthcare
When Was Metal Created? A Timeline of Metallurgy Chemistry
Wearable Lights: A Look at Types, Uses, & Features Physics
OSHA Hard Hat Classes: G, E, and C Explained Safety
What Is a Fall Arrest System and When Is It Required?Safety
What Is a Laydown Yard: Uses, Layout, and Costs Healthcare
How Is Water Used in the Mining Process?Environment
How Much Gasoline Do You Get From a Barrel of Oil?Chemistry
What Is Water Glass and How Is It Used?Chemistry
What Is Number 2 Fuel Oil? Its Characteristics & Uses Chemistry
Where Did Tin Come From? From Ore to Ancient Trade Chemistry
What Are Plastic Bottles Made Out Of?Chemistry
How Much Does Nanotechnology Actually Cost?Physics
How Much Does Graphene Cost? Current Prices and Trends Chemistry
How Long Does ABS Plastic Last and What Affects Its Lifespan?Chemistry
How Does a Water Tower Work and What Is Its Purpose?Physics