Posts by Lisa McDonald
Other materials stories that may be of interest
New crucible design, point defects in graphene, and other materials stories that may be of interest for December 26, 2018.
Read MoreTransparent ceramics: Stronger than Gorilla Glass
Jülich scientists created yttria-coated transparent zirconia ceramics that demonstrated fracture toughness values far higher than tempered glass. Their method is suitable for industrial mass production.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre launches in Manchester, ZEISS to build new state-of-the-art facility in Detroit metro area, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for December 21, 2018.
Read MoreCeramic materials engineer a cleaner, safer world in Jan/Feb 2019 issue of ACerS Bulletin, now available online
The January/February 2019 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring two articles looking at clean energy technologies, and the annual summary of National Science Foundation Ceramics Program awards—is now available online.
Read MoreVideo: The voyage of Voyager 2
Voyager 2 reached interstellar space in November, six years after its twin, Voyager 1. Voyager 2 will use an instrument that broke on Voyager 1 to send new information about interstellar space.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Jello-O-inspired hydrogen fuel catalyst, ingestible capsules, and other materials stories that may be of interest for December 19, 2018.
Read MoreLatest advances in wearable tech use graphene, silver nanowires
In two separate studies, researchers are experimenting with graphene and silver nanowires to create wearable technology. Their results could pave the way for clothing that monitors our health and reduces heating costs in buildings.
Read MoreA simple way to dope titanium dioxide with nitrogen
Researchers found simple thermal annealing can effectively dope titanium dioxide with nitrogen. Findings like this one can help expand the use of TiO2 in solar energy conversion technologies.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
Lucideon to hold refractories training at Ceramics Expo 2019, Ford unveils advanced manufacturing center, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for December 14, 2018.
Read MoreVideo: Driverless cars hit the roads
The first self-driving taxi service launched in the suburbs of Phoenix, Arizona, on December 5. Currently only previous focus group passengers can use the app, but it will eventually open to the public.
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