Posts by Lisa McDonald
New issues, easier access—Latest news from the Journal Group
A new IJCES issue, easier access to ACerS journals, no more Wiley Download Direct—take a look at the latest news concerning ACerS journals!
Read MorePV and produce combine—benefits of agrivoltaics
Many farmers believe agriculture and solar farms present an either-or situation. Research on agrivoltaics, or the practice of co-locating PV infrastructure and agriculture, suggests instead the two could be mutually beneficial.
Read MoreSound science and engineering at all stages of research
Sound science and engineering occur at all stages of the research process—a fact evident in ACerS journals. See how ACerS promotes sound science throughout the research process in two recent articles published in two ACerS journals.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
Flexicon opens office in France, Lucideon to hold two-day training course on refractories, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for August 9, 2019.
Read MoreVideo: (Don’t) hold the phone—radar sensors could replace touch-screen technology
Since 2015, Google has been developing radar sensors that will allow hands-free phone operation. Google plans to put the technology into practice with the release of the Pixel 4 this fall.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Breaking down microplastics, forecasting failure in disordered materials, and other materials stories that may be of interest for August 7, 2019.
Read MoreVolunteer spotlight: Valerie Wiesner
ACerS is pleased to announce that Valerie Wiesner has been selected for Volunteer Spotlight, a program through which we recognize…
Read MoreRust: Another way to generate electricity
Rust is commonly considered a problem to be suppressed. Researchers from the California Institute of Technology and Northwestern University instead show rust can be beneficial when used to generate electricity.
Read MoreHydrogen and its applications: Summary of Ohio Fuel Cell Symposium
The 19th Annual Ohio Fuel Cell Symposium, which took place in June, focused on hydrogen and its applications in energy storage and power generation. Learn about the current successes and challenges in bringing the technology to fruition.
Read MoreWill 5G hinder weather forecasts?
As mobile carriers push ahead with plans to release 5G networks, NOAA, NASA, and other parts of the scientific community warn that frequencies currently planned for use in 5G could interfere with weather forecasting.
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