Posts by Lisa McDonald
‘Superbowl of STEM’ brings together big names to spark students’ interest in science
Some of the biggest names in science (and Hollywood!)—along with an additional 350,000 visitors, many of them K-12 students—are expected to attend the 3rd USA Science & Engineering Festival (USASEF), April 26–27, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
Read MoreCosintering commercially available glass frit and phosphors to convert blue LED light into warm white light
Cosintering commercially available glass powders with Ce3+:YAG phosphors converted LED blue light into warm white light.
Read MoreMore than meets the eye: An antireflective coating modeled after moth eyes
A self-cleaning, anti-reflective coating that mimics the structure of moth eyes could find application in windows that clean themselves and solar panels that are more efficient.
Read MoreNews from the glass and refractory ceramics world
News from the glass and refractory ceramics world
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest
Other materials stories that may be of interest
Read MoreNSF-supported center to partner with industry in advancing, expanding materials research
The National Science Foundation is providing $830,000 for the creation of the a new Center for Dielectrics and Piezoelectrics (CDP), which will be co-located at Penn State University and North Carolina State University.
Read MoreDoped yttrium silicate ceramics perform antibacterial upconversion magic trick
Scientists have created antimicrobial ceramics from yttrium silicate that can perform photon upconversion to kill bacteria on the ceramic’s surfaces.
Read MoreWearable zeolite filters show promise as an alternative to kidney dialysis
Japanese scientists have developed a simple wearable zeolite filter that can filter blood and may someday provide an alternative to conventional kidney dialysis procedures.
Read MoreCOSMOS is back, with Neil deGrasse Tyson in Carl Sagan’s seat
The iconic 1980s series “Cosmos” returns this weekend–with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson as the new host, “Cosmos” has big ambitions.
Read MoreVideo: Will ‘stained glass’ solar cells light the future?
University of Michigan scientists have given solar cells a makeover–their semi-transparent cells can be printed with designs and colors, opening up new surfaces for solar cells.
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