Posts by Lisa McDonald
Other materials stories that may be of interest for September 17, 2025
Self-healing solar glass, superior gallium oxide semiconductors, and other materials stories that may be of interest for Sept. 17, 2025.
Read MoreUncovering the mysteries of ancient Egypt: World’s first synthetic pigment recreated
Egyptian blue is the first synthetic pigment ever created. A recent study led by Washington State University sheds light on the procedures that early cultures used to manufacture this pigment.
Read MoreVolunteer spotlight: Yiquan Wu
We feature Yiquan Wu in this month’s edition of ACerS Volunteer Spotlight. He is currently a member of the ACerS Board of Directors.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for September 15, 2025
Sweden’s largest solar plant goes online, Kyocera and Kyoto Fusioneering team up on ceramics for fusion plants, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for Sept. 15, 2025.
Read MoreGlass leaves keep autumn magic alive all year round
Leaves have played a role in several art movements over the last century, including the work of some well-known glass artists.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for September 10, 2025
Vehicle-integrated solar panels, 3D-printed custom bone implants, and other materials stories that may be of interest for Sept. 10, 2025.
Read MoreChipping in on chip development: Universities launch new semiconductor research facilities
Universities around the world are launching new laboratories and institutes focused on semiconductor research and development. This CTT summarizes some of the facilities announced since the beginning of 2025.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for September 8, 2025
Historic U.K. glass museum faces closure, India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 to prioritize SiC wafer making, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for Sept. 8, 2025.
Read MoreThe social fabric of brick: A conversation with artists Valda Jackson and Rodney Harris
Using brick as their chosen medium, artists Valda Jackson and Rodney Harris challenge the traditional hierarchy of art materials while accurately depicting England’s social, economic, and environmental history.
Read MoreNovel processing techniques and technologies, plus more inside September 2025 ACerS Bulletin
The September 2025 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring novel processing techniques and technologies for materials manufacturing—is now available online. Plus—ACerS Awards of 2025.
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