Posts by Lisa McDonald
Ferroelectric nanowires and other emerging electronic materials
According to a news release from the University of Arkansas, researchers have discovered a new phase in ferroelectric nanowires that…
Read MoreWorld’s largest solar-powered boat ready to set sail
The world’s largest solar-powered boat was placed in the water for its first trip on March 31. The boat was…
Read MoreAAAS offers free ‘how-to’ webinar on science career networking
Everyone talks about the need networking in research. Everyone always tell you networking is how to make job connections. And,…
Read MoreUtility-level solid oxide & molten carbonate fuel cell projects given green light in California
The California Public Utility Commission voted yesterday to approve projects by Pacific Gas and Electric and Southern California Edison to…
Read MoreStrontium-doped perovskite-based catalytic converters offer cheaper alternative to platinum for diesel, gas exhaust
According to a new paper in Science, a team from GM’s Global R&D operations may have found a significantly less…
Read MorePlease welcome the newest addition to the periodic table: Element 117
According to a release from the Lawrence Livermore National Lab, a new element has been discovered, one that resides in…
Read MoreNational Academies offer free workshop on surviving ‘Valley of Death,’ role of SBIR
Ceramic, glass and other small tech businesses, take notice! The National Academy of Science’s Board on Science, Technology and Economic…
Read MoreWill DC electric fields transform ceramics shaping, manufacturing?
According to a paper just published in Philosophy Magazine, researchers at North Carolina State University, who have been playing around…
Read MoreNew way to process OLEDs discovered
A Lawrence Berkeley National Lab research team has discovered a new way to process white OLEDs for solid-state lighting. OLEDs…
Read MoreACerS Annual Report Now Available
Download The American Ceramic Society’s Annual Report 2008-2009 that discusses progress made during October 2008 through December 2009 as well…
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