materials

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That disaster “brought about new regulations for the chemical manufacturing industry,” the museum said, including requiring cool temperatures and special containers for shipping ammonium nitrate and banning storage near other reactive materials.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

When genuine art materials were difficult to obtain during World War II, he used children’s wax crayons.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The company manufactures landing gear, jet engines and other materials for commercial and military aircraft.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The sector attracting the most capital was materials, with five deals valued at a total of $4.8 billion.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Two students built beehives in someone’s backyard, using recycled materials, and they planted all kinds of bee-friendly flowers.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy