Archive for March 2014
As US research funding remains mostly flat, China bets big with new budget
China’s counting on science to propel its economy forward and is betting big with a new budget that will help get it done.
Read MoreGoogle veep: Advances in science, engineering vital in meeting global energy challenges
Google’s vice president of energy believes the work of scientists and engineers will be key in finding solutions to global energy challenges.
Read MorePatents suggest Apple iPhone 6 may have transparent texting on smudge-proof sapphire screens
With the Apple iPhone 6 set for release later this year, the rumors have begun–the latest patent applications suggest transparent texting technology and smudge-proof sapphire screens.
Read MoreSt. Louis/RCD symposium celebrated golden anniversary milestone
A recap from the St. Louis Section/Refractory Ceramics Division meeting that took place this week (March 26–27, 2014) highlights top-notch technical presentations on refractory binding systems and two milestone anniversaries.
Read MoreA recipe to manufacture success in manufacturing
Manufacturing is looking up in America, according to recent survey results–and it seems like innovation is paving the way forward.
Read MoreCeramics and glass business news of the week
Ceramics and glass business news of the week
Read MoreVideo: Glass science of Prince Rupert’s drop captured with high-speed cameras
The series Smarter Every Day explores Prince Rupert’s drop—glass shapes formed by dropping hot molten glass in hot water—which are like hardened glass but exhibit some incredibly brittle properties.
Read MoreThank your microbiome—gut microbes are behind chocolate’s health benefits
An artificial gut has helped researchers explain dark chocolate’s positive health benefits by revealing that gut microbes help digest cocoa’s anti-inflammatory polyphenols.
Read MoreNext-gen battery collaboration to develop ‘beyond lithium-ion space’ in space
A partnership between the Department of Energy’s Joint Center for Energy Storage Research and NASA Glenn Research Center spells good things for batteries, which are poised to receive a double-dose of expertise from two of the country’s top research entities.
Read MoreLG’s Smart Lamp: We’ve seen the light—and we’re controlling it with our smartphones
LG Electronics’ new Smart Lamp, unveiled this week in Korea, is a 10W LED bulb that’s 80 percent more efficient than its incandescent counterparts—and can be controlled by your Android or iOS smartphone.
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