Posts by Lisa McDonald
Volunteer spotlight: Ashutosh Kumar Dubey
We feature Ashutosh Kumar Dubey in this month’s edition of ACerS Volunteer Spotlight. He is currently chair-elect of the Bioceramics Division.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for November 10, 2025
University of Buffalo launches new quantum institute, Purdue and BWXT forge strategic collaboration to advance nuclear innovation, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for Nov. 10, 2025.
Read MoreColors of history: Three studies paint a picture of past pigment use and development
Knowing the history of different pigments can give us deep insight into past societies. This CTT looks at three recent studies that make significant contributions to the color literature.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for November 5, 2025
Graphene enhances lithium detection, dirty water boosts prospects for clean hydrogen, and other materials stories that may be of interest for Nov. 5, 2025.
Read MoreGlass transition temperature may be key to ‘cracking’ the case of large-scale cryopreservation
Vitrification has solved the challenge of uniform cooling during cryopreservation, but uniform warming remains a barrier to successful cryopreservation of larger organs. Researchers from Texas A&M University investigated the effect of glass transition temperature on the likelihood of organ cracking during the rewarming process.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for November 3, 2025
U.S. strikes $80 billion deal for new nuclear power plants, Eurasian Development Bank supports program to develop secondary raw material market, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for Nov. 3, 2025.
Read MorePicking up the pieces: CAN documentary looks at the effects of Hurricane Helene on ceramic artists
Ceramic artists were among the hard-hit communities when Hurricane Helene swept through North Carolina in September 2024. A new documentary by Ceramic Arts Network showcases the resilience and renewal of these exceptional artists in the face of this tragedy.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for October 29, 2025
Metamaterials stifle vibrations, world’s hottest engine, and other materials stories that may be of interest for Oct. 29, 2025.
Read MoreThe urban fabric of brick—Part 2: Ancient brick history
Brick has served as the urban fabric for generations. This month, CTT is running a special three-part series on the symbiotic relationship between bricks and cities. Part 2 looks back into the ancient history of bricks and their foundational role in the world’s earliest urban civilizations.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for October 27, 2025
U.S. and Australia sign rare earths deal, Korea to introduce rules for agrivoltaics, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for Oct. 27, 2025.
Read More