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Rock-Filled Tiles: A New Twist in Durability

November 8, 2024

Scientists have been exploring a new type of tile made from a composite material. This tile is made by mixing crushed granite from the Măcin Mountains with a special type of plastic called polyesteric thermorigid resin. The researchers wanted to find out how much granite is needed to make the tiles

science

Uncovering Granite's Strength in Composite Tiles

November 6, 2024

Have you ever thought about how tiles can last for a long time without much care? Scientists decided to explore this by using granite from Romania's Măcin Mountains. Granite is a tough, acidic volcanic rock that makes up over 65% of silicon dioxide. This stone was crushed into smaller pieces, then m

sports

Kicking Off the Season: Sauk Rapids-Rice Football Takes to the Airwaves

September 15, 2024

The Sauk Rapids-Rice football team has started strong with a 2-0 record, and fans can now tune in to hear all the action on AM 1390/93.9 FM Granite City Sports. But what does this mean for the team, the players, and the community? Let's dive in. The partnership between the Sauk Rapids-Rice football