Posts by Lisa McDonald
Semi-automatic annotation of materials science text accelerates data extraction from literature
The emergence of large language models has the potential to greatly accelerate data extraction from materials science literature, but annotating the text before extraction is often still a manual task. Researchers led by Taylor Sparks at the University of Utah developed a new method that harnesses the power of Google’s Gemini Pro to reduce the need for manual annotation.
Read MoreVideo: Fiber-optic probe offers inside look at the brain’s vasculature
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a newer intravascular imaging technique that researchers have struggled to adapt for use inside the brain. Now, researchers in the U.S. and Canada reported on the development and testing of a modified OCT approach that can be used inside the brain.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for May 22, 2024
Silica glass sensors on optical fiber, complex rare earth formation, and other materials stories that may be of interest for May 22, 2024.
Read MoreDislocation engineering in ceramics: Roadmap and recent progress
The growing field of dislocations in ceramics paves the way to harness versatile, unexpected functional and mechanical properties. Recent papers provide a roadmap for this emerging field and describe a new method for engineering dislocations that may work in industrial settings.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for May 20, 2024
World’s largest concrete thermal energy storage pilot successfully tested, Penn State research center offers industry practicum on additive manufacturing, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for May 20, 2024.
Read MoreIce templating of biomimetic materials: Roots in ceramic fabrication
Advancements in the ceramics field have often supported innovation and discoveries in other fields. Now, knowledge gained from early work on ice-templated ceramics is aiding in the development of soft, bioinspired materials for medical applications.
Read MoreVideo: DOE Transmission Interconnection Roadmap sets targets for hooking clean energy up to the grid
Connecting clean energy projects to the electrical grid faces numerous challenges. In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy announced the release of a new roadmap that outlines solutions to speed up interconnection and clear the existing project backlog.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for May 15, 2024
Mitigate toxicity of silver nanoparticles, innovative electrospinning, and other materials stories that may be of interest for May 15, 2024.
Read MoreOld particle, new tricks: Reprogramming the polarization of magnetic cilia allows their use in new applications
In a novel development, researchers at North Carolina State University discovered a simple way to reprogram the magnetic polarization of magnetic cilia, opening the door for them to be repurposed for new functions or applications.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for May 13, 2024
Alfred University unveils power grid training lab, DOE appoints board of directors for new energy research foundation, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for May 13, 2024.
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