Posts by Lisa McDonald
Video: Physics map includes ‘chasm of ignorance,’ illustrating unknowns between quantum physics and theory of relativity
Physicists have their work cut out for them as they attempt to narrow the “chasm of ignorance” between quantum physics and the theory of relativity. Dominic Walliman breaks it down to the simplest terms in his “Map of Physics” video.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Advances make reduced graphene oxide electronics feasible, Legos and origami inspire next-generation materials, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 5, 2017.
Read MoreWork of Critical Materials Institute could help lessen US dependence on China for rare earths
The United States is becoming vulnerable to China’s dominance of rare-earth materials. The Critical Materials Institute, with a grant from the DOE, works to reduce U.S. dependence on China for rare earths.
Read MoreFlexible glass lab-on-a-chip devices offer potential as medical diagnostics, sensors, more
Researchers at Brigham Young University have devised a technique that incorporates glass to build tiny lab-on-a-chip devices, or flexible glass nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS), that could broaden rapid medical diagnostics.
Read MoreRich history and innovative future—Refractories show two faces at 53rd annual symposium
This year, a record ~230 attendees descended upon St. Louis for 53rd Annual Symposium on Refractories, held March 29–30 and hosted by ACerS St. Louis Section and Refractory Ceramics Division.
Read MoreHigh school student takes first place and best in show for materials science project at regional science fair
High school student Indigo Acosta’s experiment with graphene exfoliation earned him first place and best in show in the senior division of materials science at the Northeastern New Mexico Regional Science Fair.
Read MoreVideo: Beer drinkers preserve sandy beaches 200 grams at a time
New Zealand’s DB Breweries has a clever machine that grinds empty beer bottles into fine-grained cullet suitable for replacing beautiful beach sand.
Read MoreFunGLASS research center in Slovakia established with €25M, including €15M from EU’s Horizon 2020
The global glass community received terrific news of a €25 million investment to establish the new Centre for Functional and Surface-Functionalized Glasses (FunGLASS) in Trenčín, Slovakia.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Nanotube film may resolve longevity problem of challenger solar cells, Non-toxic thermoelectric material generates electricity through hot and cold, and other materials stories that may be of interest for March 29, 2017.
Read MoreDr. Skateboard inspires science learning by connecting with students through action sports
Bill Roberston, better known as Dr. Skateboard, catalyzes STEM learning through a unique pairing of his passions—skateboarding and teaching.
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