Posts by Lisa McDonald
Photonic computing: How ceramic and glass materials support a new generation of data processing
Photonic computing, which uses light waves rather than electricity to process, transfer, and store data, has great potential to improve the bandwidth and energy efficiency of large-scale information systems. This performance is enabled in part by ceramic and glass materials, which are used for numerous components in photonic devices.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for November 25, 2024
Eco Wave Power gears up for first U.S. onshore wave energy pilot installation, Rath and Refratechnik form technology alliance, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for November 25, 2024.
Read MoreBig effects on small creatures: Study uncovers the relationship between insects and wind turbines
Almost nothing is known about the effect of wind facilities on insects. Two researchers from the University of Wyoming’s Natural Wyoming Diversity Database published an open-access paper reviewing the state of knowledge and identifying potential interactions.
Read MoreVideo: How porcelain established itself as musical material
Porcelain is not just for dinnerware. The porcelain musical instruments of Jingdezhen offer both a unique sound and also insight into the city’s long history of porcelain.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for November 20, 2024
Electrons in pentalayer graphene exhibit fractional charge, sensitive ceramics for soft robotics, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 20, 2024.
Read MoreFirebricks: A cost-effective alternative to battery energy storage for process heating
Thermal energy storage can be a more cost-effective approach to energy storage than batteries for industrial processes. Stanford University researchers investigated the potential impact of widespread use of firebrick-based thermal energy storage systems on global energy costs.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for November 18, 2024
New Zealand’s first fusion reactor takes shape, Viridion signs MOU with Lab Fab for rare earth magnet supply in Brazil, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for November 18, 2024.
Read MoreGlobal experts DELIVER a framework for translating nanomedicines to the clinic
A global team of expert scientists in academia and industry developed a set of standards called the DELIVER framework that outlines core principles for early-stage nanomedicine design and development to mitigate risk and enable timely clinical success.
Read MoreVolunteer spotlight: Wil V. Srubar III
We feature Wil V. Srubar III in this month’s edition of ACerS Volunteer Spotlight. He has held numerous roles and won multiple awards in the Cements Division.
Read MoreVideo: Glass art exhibition explores the history and implications of genetic food modification
Glass can be used as a medium to engage with difficult topics. The Primordial Shift exhibition by farmer and artist Michael Meilahn uses 32 hand-blown glass ears of corn to explore the history and implications of genetic engineering.
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