Posts by Lisa McDonald
Neural networks predict glass transition temperatures
Researchers trained an artificial neural network to predict glass transition temperatures of never-before-made glass compositions. The software will soon be freely available as a web application.
Read MoreThe science of Stan Lee
Though not a scientist, Stan Lee extensively used scientific-sounding reasoning in the creation of his characters. Take a closer look at some of Lee’s versions of science.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
America Makes expands service offerings, DOE launches energy-savings competition, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for November 16, 2018.
Read MoreACerS and Wiley offer free access to 40 journal articles through end of year
ACerS and Wiley are offering free access to 40 journal articles through December 31, 2018. Members always have free access, but if you are not a member, considering joining ACerS and take advantage of access to all four ACerS journals!
Read MoreVideo: Stretchy solar cells a step closer
Rice University researchers developed flexible, organic solar cells that could be useful where constant, low-power generation is sufficient.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Health effects of silver nanoparticles, renewable fuel using graphene, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 14, 2018.
Read MoreWorld Cement Association lays out plan to reduce global carbon emissions
The World Cement Association recently outlined a five-part initiative to reduce carbon emissions in its industry and support the Paris Agreement’s goal of reducing global temperature rise below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
Read MoreThe challenges of making foldable smartphones
Multiple companies released plans for foldable smartphones this year, but there are several challenges to making these phones perform as well as traditional smartphones.
Read MoreSwitchable dielectrics could help microwave systems avoid interference
Arizona State University researchers have created dielectrics that switch from “on” to “off” states in small magnetic fields. This finding could allow for more precise coordination of microwave communication systems.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
Administrators seeking buyer for tungsten mine in UK, American Insulated Glass acquires Innovative Glass of America, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for November 9, 2018.
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