Posts by Lisa McDonald
Goodbye glass—optical lenses go 2D
Metalenses, a type of metasurface used for focusing light, could replace glass in cameras and imaging systems. Two recent studies advance this possibility.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
PPL partners with GE Power to develop Distributed Energy Technology, Steklarna Hrastnik planning a €45 million expansion, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for November 30, 2018.
Read MoreVideo: How scientists redefined the kilogram
Researchers measured Planck’s constant to more accurately define the kilogram. As of November 16, all seven base SI units rely on fundamental constants.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Sulphur-based batteries, ceramics for fire-resistant cladding core, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 28, 2018.
Read MoreEnvironmentally friendly bio-bricks: Urine for a surprise
Researchers have developed a method of creating bio-bricks from human urine. The process also offers by-products of nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium that could be used as components in commercial fertilizers.
Read MorePreventing ASR in nuclear reactor radiation shielding concrete
Polish researchers tested five high-density aggregate possibilities for nuclear power plant construction and found the aggregates with microcrystalline quartz were susceptible to alkali-silica reactions.
Read More3D-printed ceramic parts could support lunar colonies
Establishing colonies on the moon will require a means to fabricate spare parts for repair or replacement. One Austrian company is already 3-D printing ceramic nuts and bolts out of simulated moon dust.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week
SCHOTT AG invests in AI start-up NNAISENSE, Morgan Advanced Materials and Penn State open carbon science center, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for November 23, 2018.
Read MoreThe role of ceramics and glass in the $479 billion smartphone market, plus more inside December 2018 ACerS Bulletin
The December 2018 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring an in-depth analysis of the role of ceramics and glass in the smartphone market, in addition to the annual ceramicSOURCE 2019 reference and buyer’s resource directory—is now available online.
Read MoreVideo: Football—Science skills can help a quarterback complete the pass
There is more to football than running, throwing, kicking, and tackling. Watch today’s video to learn how science helps a quarterback ensures his pass reaches the receiver.
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