Posts by Lisa McDonald
See-through semiconductors set to ‘shake up’ consumer electronics industry
Imagine a world in which you could incorporate any kind of consumer electronic device—digital calendars, computer displays, GPS systems, and room-darkening shades—into any type of glass surface. That world is just within reach, thanks to the work of researchers at Oregon State University.
Read MoreSuddenly Spiderman: ‘Gecko gloves’ give humans glass wall-scaling superpowers
Stanford University engineers have used the sticky pads of geckos as inspiration for a hand-sized device that allows humans to scale a glass wall as effectively as Spiderman.
Read MoreCeramics and glass business news of the week
RAK Ceramics exits Sudan, Trulite acquires AGC assets, O-I names new leader, and other ceramics and glass business news of the week for January 2, 2015.
Read MoreACerS leaps into 2015 with new programs and products
Last week April, Jessica, and I each wrote about our perspectives on “ACerS 2014.” Today I’ll tell you what we’re working on at ACerS for 2015.
Read MoreHappy New (Bulletin) Year—The Jan/Feb 2015 ACerS Bulletin is now online
It’s rather fitting that on the final day of 2014, we are unveiling the first issue of the 2015 ACerS Bulletin—Volume 94, issue Number 1 of the Bulletin is now available online for your viewing pleasure.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Colorful ultrathin semiconductor coatings, intelligent glass modules for building façades, and other materials stories that may be of interest for December 31, 2014.
Read MoreFive materials science wonders to watch in 2015
Jessica and Eileen have already provided their reflections on the year that’s almost past and the new one that’s about to unfurl, and there’s just enough time for April to sneak in my perspective before the calendar flips to 2015.
Read MoreKeep calm and shine on: Material science behind chocolate’s surface sheen
When you think about it, there aren’t too many foods that we want to change states of matter while we’re eating them. But chocolate is one delightful exception—we deeply appreciate chocolate’s transformation from solid to gooey liquid.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Molybdenum disulfide gets some understanding, how glassy materials fail, and other materials stories that may be of interest for December 30, 2014.
Read MoreBlinded me with science: A look back at 2014
Because it’s that time of year, and because it’s worth remembering—associate editor Jessica shares her top five posts, people, and moments from 2014.
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