Posts by Lisa McDonald
Ceramic and glass business news of the week for July 27, 2026
India’s solar push idles factories unable to shake reliance on China, Saudi Arabia and the U.S. sign civil nuclear energy deal, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for July 27, 2026.
Read MoreLight-reflecting satellites could bring new challenges for astronomers
Until now, satellites have mainly obstructed astronomical observations through incidental reflections. But now some companies are creating satellites intentionally designed to reflect light.
Read MoreStrong attendance allows deep discussions at HTCMC-12 in conjunction with GFMAT-3
The 12th International Conference on High Temperature Ceramic Matrix Composites and 3rd Global Forum on Advanced Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Development took place in San Diego, Calif., on May 31–June 5, 2026. More than 500 people gathered to discuss advances in materials and technologies for next-generation energy and transportation systems.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for July 22, 2026
Graphene nanoribbons for extreme environments, magnetic hydrogel could help bones regrow, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 22, 2026.
Read MoreACerS announces 2026 Distinguished Life Members
The American Ceramic Society will award the honor of Distinguished Life Member to Makio Naito and George Quinn. The awards will be presented at the Society’s Annual Honor and Awards banquet at MS&T26 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Read MoreACerS announces 2026 Class of Fellows
The American Ceramic Society will elevate 13 members to Fellow Status this year. The awards will be presented at the Society’s Annual Honor and Awards banquet at MS&T26 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Read MoreClay ‘Post-it notes’ provide clues about daily life in ancient Egypt
Clay-based documentation has helped archaeologists develop a comprehensive understanding of different ancient cultures around the world. This CTT explores some recent developments in Egypt.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for July 20, 2026
GMG completes construction of second‑generation graphene production plant, Europe’s heatwave is becoming an energy crisis, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for July 20, 2026.
Read MorePottery sherds reveal culinary practices in ancient South Caucasus culture
By analyzing ceramic sherds, researchers shed light on how food was prepared and served in the ancient Kura–Araxes culture in the South Caucasus.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for July 15, 2026
Quantum computations of fusion materials, silica particles wipe out prostate cancer, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 15, 2026.
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