Posts by Lisa McDonald
Snap, crackle, pop: Rice Krispies reveal compaction bands wave through crushed porous, brittle materials
Researchers at San Diego State University and beyond are using food as an experimental medium to uncover phenomena of materials science.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Laser refrigerates liquids, ORNL watches fuel cell catalysts evolve, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 24, 2015.
Read MoreAnything but ordinary: Latest glass innovations report strength surpassing steel, integrated but unobtrusive displays
In addition to the material’s everyday obscurity, glass often isn’t what people think—it’s not the thick and breakable material that most people conjure up when they hear “glass.” Instead, glass is smart. It’s high-tech. And it keeps getting stronger and thinner.
Read MoreThe Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation launches network aimed at continuing ceramic and glass education
The Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation has launched a new initiative—the University-Industry Network, a program that focuses on encouraging schools around the world to align more closely with industry as they continue teaching key concepts in ceramic and glass science.
Read MoreCeramics and glass business news of the week
IRradiance Glass earns chalcogenide grant, systematic risk in mineral markets, and more ceramics and glass business news of the week for November 20, 2015.
Read MoreIowa State University engineers put wind turbine towers made from precast concrete to the test
After almost a year of research and development, engineers at Iowa State University are putting their taller concrete wind turbine towers to the test with plans to revolutionize how we harness wind power in the U.S.
Read MoreLocal Motors debuts new LM3D Swim to drive mass production of 3D-printed cars
While Local Motors’ previous 3-D-printed car Strati was a prototype, the company has taken the concept one giant leap further—at this year’s SEMA show earlier this month, Local Motors debuted the LM3D Swim, its first attempt to enter 3-D printed cars into the mass production market.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Natural 2-D superconductors, NIST relieves the stress, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 18, 2015.
Read MoreJapanese company Spiber partners with North Face to spin synthetic spider silk into first-of-its-kind bioengineered parka
Japanese company Spiber has joined forces with high-performance sportswear outfitter The North Face to create a parka made from genetically engineered spider silk fiber—the first garment of its kind.
Read MoreAlfred University secures $7.75M investment to build advanced ceramic manufacturing center
The New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University recently received a $7.75 million grant that will allow construction of a new Center for Advanced Ceramic Manufacturing and Education.
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