Posts by Lisa McDonald
Nanoparticles and pregnancy: Placental impairment disrupts the formation of blood vessels
There is ample evidence that nanoparticles can affect the healthy growth of a fetus, but the mechanisms involved are largely unknown. An interdisciplinary team led by Empa researchers showed that nanoparticles can cause indirect harm by disrupting the production of messenger substances in the placenta, leading to impaired blood vessel formation.
Read MoreVideo: ‘Design for Demise’ offers greener approach to space exploration
Space debris is becoming increasingly problematic as private space entrepreneurs launch unprecedented numbers of new satellites into orbit. Constructing satellites with a “Design for Demise” mentality can help reduce the amount of junk floating around Earth.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest for June 12, 2024
Five-lane superhighway for electrons, fatigue-free ferroelectrics, and other materials stories that may be of interest for June 12, 2024.
Read More3D printing of homes expands across the globe
Numerous advancements in 3D-printed housing have made headlines in the past few years. This CTT highlights some recent notable achievements.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for June 10, 2024
REGEN Fiber debuts turbine blade recycling at Fairfax facility, Glass Packaging Institute accepting entries for 2025 Clear Choice Awards, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for June 10, 2024.
Read MoreCeramic nanofibers and springs unlocked with coaxial electrospinning
Conventional electrospinning of sol–gel ceramic solutions places limitations on the composition and structural integrity of the resulting fiber. University of Oxford researchers showed that uniform, flexible ceramic nanofibers and springs can be created using the modified technique of coaxial electrospinning.
Read MoreQuantum system advancements, plus more inside June/July 2024 ACerS Bulletin
The June/July 2024 issue of the ACerS Bulletin—featuring a look at novel materials and architectures for digital technologies—is now available online. Plus—“Emerging Professionals” section and C&GM.
Read MoreThe rise of quantum: New centers channel funding and research into advancing next-generation quantum systems
In the past year, many new quantum technology research centers were launched around the world. This CTT overviews some of the new centers and facilities announced since the beginning of 2024.
Read MoreACerS journals: Open call for special issue submissions on ‘Dislocations in Ceramics’
Building on the expertise of the winner of the inaugural 2nd Century Trailblazers, the editorial team for Journal of the American Ceramic Society announces the open call for papers for the upcoming special issue on “Dislocations in Ceramics.”
Read MoreVideo: Tackling e-waste—Circular Supply Chain Coalition establishes recycling networks in local communities
Even as record amounts of electronic waste are generated, very little of this waste is recycled. The new Circular Supply Chain Coalition aims to establish e-waste recycling networks in local communities.
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