Posts by Lisa McDonald
Other materials stories that may be of interest for April 1, 2026
Synthetic charged domain wall in 2D material, qubits created using unexpected materials, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 1, 2026.
Read MoreResearch funding in uncertain times: State funding and private partnerships offer a path forward
In the face of reduced government funding for scientific research, the success of Clemson University’s new Advanced Materials Innovation Complex demonstrates one way that science can continue to persist during this era of constrained federal budgets.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for March 30, 2026
Energy Fuels announces first U.S. primary production of heavy rare earth oxides in decades, EU and Australia seal trade deal as Western countries hedge against U.S. risks, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for March 30, 2026.
Read MoreAn ocean of potential: Standardized methodology guides design of wave energy converters
Developing offshore hydropower systems comes with unique challenges. Researchers led by the University of Michigan published the first standardized methodology for prototyping small-scale wave energy converters.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for March 25, 2026
Sound waves reprogram material stiffness, high piezoelectric performance at 92% porosity, and other materials stories that may be of interest for March 25, 2026.
Read MoreConcrete understanding of restraint-induced cracks thanks to reinforced collaborations
Through a chance meeting during an ACerS webinar event, three concrete researchers came together to create an open database of restraint-induced cracking studies and show how machine learning can be used to accurately forecast the restraint-induced crack width.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for March 23, 2026
Indonesia secures $1.4B for 50 GW solar manufacturing, India’s ceramic hub grinds to a halt as Iran war chokes gas supply, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for March 23, 2026.
Read MoreProgress continues in 3D printing of glass
Glass has taken longer than other materials to gain traction in the additive manufacturing community, but today’s CTT describes several recent developments in this area.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for March 18, 2026
Heavy water expands carbon nanotube potential, chemical discovery sparks chain reaction, and other materials stories that may be of interest for March 18, 2026.
Read MoreEngineering under pressure: How a diver saved Winchester Cathedral
When the historic Winchester Cathedral nearly collapsed in the early 20th century, the teamwork of a well-known engineer and diver used materials science and engineering innovations to save the famous structure.
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