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Other materials stories that may be of interest
Other materials stories that may be of interest for September 3, 2014.
Read MoreTotally transparent concentrator offers a clear view of the power of solar
A team from Michigan State University has developed a new luminescent solar concentrator that offers greater efficiency with complete transparency.
Read MoreCorrosion wars: C2D2 inspects and detects concrete wear
A team of researchers at ETH Zürich has tailored a previously designed robot that can walk walls and ceilings—and originally designed to do some fancy filming for Disney—to inspect bridges for corrosion.
Read MoreNews from the glass and refractory ceramics world
News from the glass and refractory ceramics world
Read MoreWant to watch your food while it grills? Schott wants you to, too
The same company that’s putting its fire-rated glass ceramics to the ultimate safety test is working just as diligently to make your grilling experience that much sleeker and see-through.
Read MoreBuilding a better flight: Synchrotron’s X-rays probe the failure of thermal barrier coatings
An international team of researchers recently got a rare glimpse into what happens in thermal barrier coatings as they operate—by using a custom-built furnace and some heavy-duty X-rays.
Read MoreCeramics and glass business news of the week
Ceramics and glass business news of the week for August 29, 2014.
Read MoreTrash to treasure: Organic bio-bricks made from mushrooms make for cooling (and cool-looking) construction
A new bio-brick installation that marries form with function shows that carbon-friendly construction components can also be award-winning works of art.
Read MoreCeramics stare down the barrels of Los Alamos’ guns
Los Alamos National Lab’s gas and powder guns aren’t just for show—they help scientists better understand materials by providing really detailed information about what happens in those materials in response to compression.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Other materials stories that may be of interest for August 27, 2014.
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