Posts by Lisa McDonald
Other materials stories that may be of interest
China opens up rare earths, shark-tooth chainsaw really cuts, solubility of graphene oxide films solved, and other materials stories that may be of interest for January 7, 2015.
Read MoreThe cities of the future are underwater and ripe for rare-earth mining
Shimizu Corporation’s “ocean spiral” looks like something straight out of outer space—except that this city of the future would reside far below the ocean’s surface.
Read MoreUnique crystals prevent crack propagation and bestow strength to ancient Roman concrete
A new study confirms that unique aluminum-containing crystals that form in Roman concrete are behind the material’s robust strength and durability.
Read MoreNews from the glass and refractory ceramics world
News from the glass and refractory ceramics world.
Read MoreSee-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.
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