Archive for May 2014
Social media stereotypes? Study identifies four types of users among academics and researchers
A study of academics and researchers from German universities and the Association’s research institutions has pinpointed four types of social media users in research and academia.
Read MoreBy the numbers: US manufacturing output up, new orders and export sales down
Despite a dip in new orders and export sales, the Markit Flash U.S. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index was up from 55.4 to 56.2 in May.
Read MoreSolar-wind energy may tower over other renewables to provide clean electricity to Arizona
The Solar Wind Downdraft Tower is the first hybrid solar-wind energy technology, and it may be coming to a hot climate near you.
Read MoreFull of bioinspired ceramics and student content, the June/July 2014 ACerS Bulletin is now online
The June/July 2014 issue of the ACerS Bulletin, a double issue featuring bioinspired materials and student content, is now online.
Read MoreCeramics and glass business news of the week
Ceramics and glass business news of the week for May 23, 2014.
Read MoreVideo: Lithium–sulfur batteries may drive electric cars into the mainstream
Researchers may have developed a new use for waste elemental sulfur as a component of next-gen batteries that are cheaper, lighter, and more efficient.
Read MoreACerS announces 2014 Distinguished Life Members, Class of Fellows
The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) recently announced its 2014 Distinguished Life Members and Class of Fellows.
Read MoreACerS delegates travel to Shanghai to plan 2016 XXIV International Congress on Glass
A delegation representing the American Ceramic Society met with colleagues from the Chinese Ceramic Society and the International Commission on Glass in Shanghai, China on April 15 to discuss planning for the XXIV International Congress on Glass, to be held in Shanghai in 2016.
Read MoreNews from the glass and refractory ceramics world
News from the glass and refractory ceramics world
Read MoreBlurred lines—Art, science converge in identification of rare iron oxide in ancient Chinese ceramics
An international team of researchers have identified a rare iron oxide in ancient Chinese pottery, which could be critical in developing improved and inexpensive magnets for electronics.
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