Archive for November 2014
Twitter takes time, but pays off says study of scientists’ social media activity
A recent study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison finds that researchers are more often turning to venues like Twitter to share their work—and their social media activity is paying big dividends.
Read MoreCeramics and glass business news of the week
European Union flat glass industry stats, Argonne cozies up to Akhan Semiconductor, and other ceramics and glass business news of the week for November 28, 2014.
Read MoreA ceramic and glass holiday gift guide for everyone on your Black Friday shopping list
The day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, is a consumer spending extravaganza—and if you’re going to buy a gift, why not get one fashioned out of your favorite materials? Here are some ceramics and glass gift ideas to help you find the perfect present.
Read MoreIs it the seasoning, the sauce, or the substance? Five science-backed steps to hitting a holiday homerun
With so much on our plates this time of year—both literally and figuratively—we can use all the help we can get. These five tips will help you brine, broil, and bake your way to a better bird through chemistry.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Electric arc furnaces offer benefits, theory for liquid–solid transition in glass, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 26, 2014.
Read MoreSerbian Ceramic Society holds international conference on advanced ceramics
The Serbian Ceramic Society held an international conference on advanced ceramics from Sept 29–Oct 1, 2014.
Read MoreGuide your buying with ceramicSOURCE, ACerS annual buyer’s guide—now available online
We’ll leave buying sweaters, snuggies, and sneakers up to you, but when it comes to a professional purchase for your job, company, or career, we’d like to help.
Read MoreNews from the glass and refractory ceramics world
News from the glass and refractory ceramics world.
Read MoreAn attitude of gratitude—and it starts with you
For our “I Love ACerS” project, we wanted to capture those experiences, those things (networking, career development, friendships, etc) that have made your involvement with ACerS special.
Read MoreCorning debuts strongest glass yet with new Gorilla Glass 4
Corning unveiled the latest and toughest version of its infamous Gorilla Glass yesterday, and the new Gorilla Glass 4 promises to be two times tougher than any competitive cover glass on the market.
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