Posts by Lisa McDonald
Glass research helps colorblind people see true colors for the first time
Colorblind people are now able to see true colors—thanks to the efforts of glass research scientists at EnChroma, a company that makes glasses for individuals with color vision deficiency.
Read MoreCultivating Mars colonization: 3-D printing method uses extraterrestrial soil to build biodegradable parts on site
Researchers at Northwestern University have devised a technique to 3-D print soft rubber-like materials out of ink composed primarily of extraterrestrial soil. Using a biologically derived binder to hold the soil particles together, the team demonstrated that their unique method can 3-D print tools, building blocks, and other structures.
Read MoreGraphene, boron nitride could help develop cooling process for computer chips
A Rutgers University research team has created a powerful and more efficient way to cool those tiny chips in computer devices using a combination of graphene and boron nitride.
Read MoreECerS hosts summer school in conjunction with annual conference
The European Ceramic Society is hosting Summer School 2017 in Budapest on July 7-8, 2017, in conjunction with its annual conference July 9-13. Students interested in attending can apply for travel support from ACerS before May 5.
Read MoreVideo: Superhydrophobic spray-on coating takes a beating and keeps on self-healing
A University of Michigan team has developed the ultimate superhydrophobic spray-on coating that is so durable that it can be applied to virtually any surface, including vehicles, boats, clothing, and more.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Major breakthrough in smart printed electronics from 2-D nanomaterials, innovative glass sensor can screen toxic drugs, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 12, 2017.
Read MoreTeam develops damage-tolerant, fatigue-resistant, and biocompatible ceramic–metal composite
Researchers at the Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid in Spain have developed a new zirconium dioxide–tantalum ceramic–metal composite, or biocermet, with an unprecedented combination of high toughness, strength, damage tolerance, and fatigue resistance.
Read MoreAlt-E Fund offers individuals the opportunity to support clean energy
Alt-E Fund, a nonprofit organization, has a goal of generating financial support to fund research in clean energy technologies. It wants to change the way energy research is funded by “harnessing the passion of millions of citizens to vote with their wallet and provide the needed funds to enable crucial research.”
Read MorePatent opens up new possibilities for porous wall, hollow glass microspheres in medicine
The Applied Research Center LLC and Augusta University—which collaborated to developed the medical potential of porous wall, hollow glass microspheres—have now jointly licensed the patented technology to SpheroFill LLC (Augusta, Ga.), a startup company specially focusing on biomedical applications of the glass microspheres.
Read MoreGOMD selects award lecturers for May 2017 meeting
The Glass & Optical Materials Division has selected five outstanding glass scientists to present award lectures at the GOMD Annual…
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