Posts by Lisa McDonald
Video: Making sense of data—Research initiative aims to bridge human–data disconnect
In an effort to develop more intelligent data analysis to drive informed nanomaterials design, a unique research initiative at Lehigh University is taking the human element into account in its quest to evolve how we analyze data.
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X-rays reveal oxide islands on noble metal nanoparticles for catalytic converters, scientists elucidate the crystal structure of sodium boride, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 4, 2018.
Read More3-D printing high-quality, low-cost optical lenses in under four hours
A research team developed a 3-D printing process to make a high-quality, low-cost optical lens that could be fabricated a lot quicker than conventional methods and used in a number of applications for the optical and medical industries.
Read MoreKyocera set to break ground on new $52M ceramic microelectronic manufacturing plant
Kyocera Corporation just announced that it will invest $52.4 million to build a new manufacturing plant in Japan to boost production of ceramic microelectronic packages.
Read MoreAdditive manufacturing reaches new dimensions for bulk metallic glasses
Researchers at North Carolina State University (Raleigh, N.C.) have now broken the critical casting thickness—the previous maximum possible size—for fabricating bulk metallic glass by using laser-based powder bed additive manufacturing.
Read MoreIJAGS April issue has new leadership at helm
Have you checked out the April issue of IJAGS? This issue is the first containing content fully curated by Mario Affatigato, professor of physics at Coe College and new IJAGS editor-in-chief.
Read MoreVideo: 97-year-old concrete ship has colorful history
Concrete ships have been around since the 1800s. But there is one boat with a concrete hull that is still afloat in a Florida sound. Watch the video to learn more about the colorful history of “The Boat”—which seems to have more lives than a cat!
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Inducing superconductivity in tungsten disulfide monolayer, liquid-to-glass transition process gains clarity, and other materials stories that may be of interest for March 28, 2018.
Read MoreZeolite filter removes potentially dangerous compounds while retaining the flavor of smoked foods
Researchers from the University of Reading in the U.K. report that they have devised and tested a zeolite filter that can significantly reduce the presence of carcinogens yet preserve that delicious flavor of smoked foods.
Read More3-D printed ceramics could provide buildings with airflow, evaporative cooling
Inspired by Arabic lace screens, a team of faculty and staff from Iowa State University’s architecture department have created a 3-D-printed ceramic façade that can be used as part of a mechanical system to control the amount of light, privacy, airflow, and cooling in a building.
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