Archive for March 2009
Solyndra snags big solar loan guarantee offer
The DOE promised to act fast in distributing its stimulus monies and it is. It’s been announced that one of…
Read MoreMajor efficiency leap possible in sintering
[This post has drawn a lot of attention, and we have updated it with the assistance of Professor Pan] A…
Read MoreFamily matters: Parenting, not ability, affects women in math-related careers
The under-representation of women in science careers in the United States has been reported before, but a new Cornell University…
Read MoreNanotube aerogel sheets – better than real muscle?
Aerogels are incredibly lightweight (nearly lighter than air) and strong materials, and one of this blog’s most popular posts is…
Read MoreHouse thieves: Think twice if that Jimi Hendrix poster looks especially bright
Via Gizmag, two Fraunhofer Institutes have teamed up to develop a clever and simple way of treating window glass to…
Read MoreNew MACS fills appetite for fast, accurate spectroscopy
NIST and Johns Hopkins University researchers have unveiled a new speedy and sensitive probe that may prove to be a…
Read MoreNew Army task force will attempt to reset protective gear procurement
Makers of various personal ceramic armor systems are taking note of a new development coming out of the Pentagon. At…
Read MoreOobleckpalooza bonus video of the week: Oobleck explained, sorta
The staff at Science Friday, too, senses the masses growing interest in all things oobleck and is shamelessly trying to…
Read MoreMuseum touts transfer of F1 materials to everyday life
Wishbones, part of a F1 car’s suspension, treated with ceramic composite coating are featured in the Fast Forward show. Credit:…
Read MoreStudy: Magnetic field may improve bone biomineralization
Apropos to the new MS&T symposium on materials and the effects of electric and magnetic fields, I received a notice…
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