Posts by Lisa McDonald
The role of ceramics and glass in the $4 trillion auto industry, plus more inside December 2017 ACerS Bulletin
The December 2017 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring an in-depth analysis of the role of ceramics and glass in the global automotive industry, in addition to the annual ceramicSOURCE 2018 reference and buyer’s resource directory—is now available online.
Read MoreVideo: Science behind carnival games may help you win, or at least save your money
Former NASA engineer and YouTube personality Mark Rober recently posted a new video on his YouTube channel all about carnival games and the science behind winning—or, more accurately, not winning—them.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
New technique produces tunable nonporous materials, gradation-tint smart windows, breakthrough with 3-D printed stainless steel, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 15, 2017.
Read MoreEngineer discovers her own capabilities, develops connections through ACerS membership
Engineer Swetha Barkam quickly learned the importance of staying connected to a scientific community of her peers during grad school and beyond. Her involvement in the Global Graduate Researcher Network and President’s Council of Student Advisors enabled her to hone her leadership skills.
Read MoreTo infinity and beyond—This glass is going places after building world’s largest telescope
The Giant Magellan Telescope, when completed and operational in 2023, will be the world’s largest telescope—but to build a giant, incredible telescope, you first need to build giant, incredible mirrors. And that process is currently underway at the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab at the University of Arizona.
Read MoreACerS continues free journal article promotion to celebrate 100 years of JACerS
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Journal of the American Ceramic Society, ACerS is offering free access to nearly 50 journal articles through December 31. If you’re not already a member, consider joining to take advantage of all ACerS benefits, including its three peer–reviewed journals.
Read MoreVideo: Biodegradable microsensor monitors food for freshness
Researchers have developed a microsensor that monitors the freshness of foods. It could be used to collect data on food temperatures when connected to the internet. Watch the video to learn more about this microsensor.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
How nanoscale patterning can decrease metal fatigue, researchers demonstrate technique to fabricate safer and more compact batteries, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 8, 2017.
Read MoreNanometer-tall cones provide antireflective properties, eliminate glare
Researchers have found a way to nearly eliminate glare on reflective surfaces like glass. Using a self-assembly process, scientists etched tiny nanometer-sized cones onto a glass surface—a more efficient way of eliminating reflection without adding layers of material.
Read MoreAncient material, new uses—Gorilla Glass is going places, according to The Economist
An article recently published in The Economist science and technology section takes on a technology that most people look at everyday, yet hardly ever notice—glass.
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