Posts by Lisa McDonald
Video: Solar glass blocks generate electricity while insulating buildings
A collaboration between University of Exeter scientists and a local business has resulted in a glass block product that harnesses the power of the sun. Solar Squared glass blocks can generate electricity while providing thermal insulation to a building.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Atomically thin perovskites boost for future electronics, microscopic glass structures could help improve solar panel performance, and other materials stories that may be of interest for January 3, 2018.
Read MoreCarbon nanotubes offer safer method of implanting electrodes into brain
Scientists at Rice University have developed a device that uses microfluidics to implant carbon nanotube fibers into brain tissue. Their device could help scientists learn more about cognitive processes and improve therapies for patients with neurological disorders.
Read MoreNews, Millie, cold sintering, Roman concrete, and lots of chocolate make Eileen’s list
Eileen’s favorite posts reflect the mission of Ceramic Tech Today to bring you interesting news that may not make it to you otherwise. We filter through hundreds of press releases weekly to find what matters, so you can focus on your work. We aim to inform and sometimes entertain!
Read MoreFaye’s fave five—My top 5 favorite Ceramic Tech Today posts from 2017
An 11-year-old’s lead-detecting device, bringing ceramics knowledge to Uganda, the solar eclipse, The Glass of Wine book review, and the world’s largest water gun. These are Faye’s favorite top five posts from 2017.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
The ultimate defense against hackers may be just a few atoms thick, glass with switchable opacity could improve solar cells and LEDs, and other materials stories that may be of interest for December 27, 2017.
Read MoreDecking the claws—Majoid crabs adorn their surfaces with colorful ‘ornaments’
Humans aren’t the only species who like to decorate. Camposcia retusa, a species of Majoid crabs, decorates itself to hide from predators. Researchers are observing their behavior to learn what physical and environmental factors drive their decorating behavior.
Read MoreGreatest hits: April’s top 5 favorite Ceramic Tech Today posts from 2017
Looking back at all the stories we’ve covered on Ceramic Tech Today in the past year, I couldn’t help but pick a few of my favorites—here are my top five favorite posts from 2017, some serious, some silly, but all with some interesting science.
Read MoreNew facets for the role of defects in ceramics, plus more inside January/February 2018 ACerS Bulletin
The January/February 2018 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring articles about new facets for defects in ceramics, innovative new concretes, the NSF CAREER Class of 2017, and much more—is now available online.
Read MoreVideo: Glass transition concepts illustrated in humorous video
Do you find the concept of glass transition a little challenging to comprehend? Glass scientist Edgar Zanotto produced a humorous video, with help from students and colleagues, that visually illustrates the concepts of glass transition, relaxation, and crystallization.
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