Posts by Lisa McDonald
Materials scientists honored by Thomson Reuters and AAAS for contributions to science and society
Thomson Reuters and AAAS recently honored a long list of highly-cited materials scientists and Mark Miodownik, respectively, for their impactful contributions to science and society.
Read MoreIt’s electric: Conductive concrete cost-effectively heats up to melt away snow and ice
Researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have developed a winning recipe for electrically conductive concrete that can gently heat up to melt away icy accumulations, yet remain safe to the touch.
Read MoreNext-gen power grid: Researchers develop faster, cheaper technique for creating cubic boron nitride
Researchers at North Carolina State University developed a new technique for creating cubic boron nitride at ambient temperature and pressure, which could lead to advancements across many applications, including power grid technologies.
Read MoreCeramic and glass materials prove Einstein was right, help detect gravitational waves in breakthrough discovery
It seems rather fitting that 100 years after Albert Einstein published the general theory of relativity, we now have proof of what we knew all along: Al was right—spacetime is officially rippling.
Read MoreCeramics and glass business news of the week
Saint-Gobain to export refractories, Tethon 3D reaches Kickstarter goal in 48 hours, and more ceramics and glass business news of the week for February 12, 2016.
Read MoreWhat I wish I knew: Expert insight from Olivia Graeve
Hindsight is 20/20, so we asked ceramic and glass experts to proffer their best advice. While they’re leaders, advisors, and role models now, they started somewhere. So listen up—their advice might help you in your own quest for success.
Read MoreVideo: Solid Vibrations project 3-D-prints sound waves in ceramic pottery
Artist Olivier van Herpt is harnessing the scientific power of audio in a new project experimenting with how sound intersects with a different medium: 3-D printed ceramics.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
ICG to hold glass workshop this summer, how-to for high-precision glass nanoengraving, and other materials stories that may be of interest for February 10, 2016.
Read MoreMetamaterial Shrinky-Dinks: Glassy carbon microlattice structures go smaller, stronger than ever before
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology scientists have turned to 3-D laser lithography to build the world’s smallest microlattice structures. But while this method is great at fabricating intricate, precise, and tiny structures, it has just one small problem—it cannot go small enough.
Read MoreBring the magic of STEM education to your community on ‘Girl Day,’ February 25
To inspire and encourage girls’ interest in STEM education, DiscoverE Engineering is sponsoring “Girl Day” on February 25 to encourage STEM pros to organize initiatives and activities for girls in their communities.
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