Posts by Lisa McDonald
Video: Discovery UK showcases bioglass to repair human bodies
This short video from Discovery UK about scientific breakthroughs that repair the human body is centered around Larry Hench’s initial discovery of bioglass.
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New ways to measure catalysts, zombie solar cells, and other materials stories that may be of interest for October 14, 2015.
Read MoreFather of lithium-ion cathode innovates new material to charge the future of sodium-ion batteries
Materials scientists at the University of Texas at Austin have created another new cathode material—this time to propel sodium-ions into the future power mainstream.
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Bimetallic catalysts, tellurium electrodes for better batteries, and other materials stories that may be of interest for October 13, 2015.
Read MoreACerS 117th Annual Meeting—State of the Society is strong, aimed for future growth
President Kathleen Richardson provided a “State of the Society” overview and informed the membership of Society activities at the 117th Annual Meeting on Monday, October 5, 2015.
Read MoreCeramics and glass business news of the week
Boeing opens news Center for Advanced manufacturing, Nextech changes to Nexceris, and more ceramics and glass business news of the week for October 9, 2015.
Read MoreThat’s a wrap—Final photoblog captures glory, action, and materials splendor of MS&T15
That’s a wrap on another successful year of Materials Science & Technology—MS&T15 closes up at the Greater Columbus Convention Center (Columbus, Ohio) today. Check out some of the highlights in our final photoblog of the action.
Read MoreBuzz at MS&T15 focuses on diversity in materials science and engineering
At presentations and events at MS&T15 in Columbus, Ohio, this week, a similar thread seemed to be running through this year’s conference—diversity.
Read MorePhotoblog: ‘Stellar’ plenary session, mug drops among Day 3 highlights at MS&T15
Day 3 of this year’s Materials Science and Technology conference definitely didn’t disappoint. From a ‘stellar’ plenary session to mug drops and disc golf, check out some of the day’s highlights.
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Designing defects in nanomaterials, boosting output of CIGS solar cells, and other materials stories that may be of interest for October 7, 2015.
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