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Wearable tech market to reach beyond wrists in 2014

By Lisa McDonald | April 2, 2014

According to analysts, 2014 is the year wearables—which include health, sports, and activity trackers, as well as smart-glass products—that will become a “key consumer technology.”

News from the glass and refractory ceramics world

By Lisa McDonald | April 2, 2014

News from the glass and refractory ceramics world

Research shows effectiveness of adaptive technologies rests on season, geography

By Lisa McDonald | April 1, 2014

Research by a team at Arizona State University (ASU) indicates that both season and geography are critical in determining the effectiveness of adaptive technologies.

As US research funding remains mostly flat, China bets big with new budget

By Lisa McDonald | March 31, 2014

China’s counting on science to propel its economy forward and is betting big with a new budget that will help get it done.

Google veep: Advances in science, engineering vital in meeting global energy challenges

By Lisa McDonald | March 30, 2014

Google’s vice president of energy believes the work of scientists and engineers will be key in finding solutions to global energy challenges.

Patents suggest Apple iPhone 6 may have transparent texting on smudge-proof sapphire screens

By Lisa McDonald | March 29, 2014

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.

St. Louis/RCD symposium celebrated golden anniversary milestone

By Lisa McDonald | March 28, 2014

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.