The viruses appear to harm the bees' ability to use their genetic material to produce proteins needed to fight infections.

VOA: special.2009.09.15

At the time, she was searching for a way to make a material strong enough to use on automobile tires.

VOA: special.2010.02.09

These devices use rope-like material to carry movement from the shoulder to the prosthetic arm.

VOA: special.2009.03.10

So,the planners asked, why not re-use the material to rebuild Poplar Island?

VOA: special.2009.10.06

Others use inorganic material such as shredded rubber from tires.

VOA: special.2009.06.30

So,yes,there is a threat particularly of the use of radioactive material, although we have no specific evidence indicating any capability at this time."

VOA: standard.2009.05.01