Videos

Video: Lithium–sulfur batteries may drive electric cars into the mainstream

By April Gocha / May 22, 2014

Researchers may have developed a new use for waste elemental sulfur as a component of next-gen batteries that are cheaper, lighter, and more efficient.

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Video: Ceralink uses microwaves to produce ultra-high-temperature ceramics faster and cheaper

By April Gocha / May 15, 2014

Using microwave assist technology furnaces, Ceralink can produce ceramics faster and cheaper by bypassing the standard high pressure needed to make ultra-high-temperature ceramics.

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Biocompatible glass-ceramic implants may help hips live past expiration dates

By April Gocha / May 13, 2014

A new biocompatible glass ceramic implant technology may be able to replace metal acetabular cups in hip implants and improve flexibility and implant lifetime in hip replacement patients.

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Video: Foldable smartphone may represent the shape-shifting future

By April Gocha / May 3, 2014

A new ground-breaking foldable smartphone may change the way we view and use electronics with the incorporation of thin and smart electrophoretic displays that seem to think like you do.

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Video: Retro-reflective coating makes bike bright at night

By Jessica McMathis / May 1, 2014

A bike that lights up sans on/off switch or batteries is set to keep cyclists safe during in-the-dark treks.

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Science rocks: Music videos can improve science learning

By April Gocha / April 11, 2014

New research suggests that music videos may be able to enhance science learning, and may provide a tool to help improve science literacy.

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Ceramics and glass business news of the week

By Eileen De Guire / April 11, 2014

Unifrax, GE, Kyocera, FuelCell Energy, and Owens Corning are in the ceramics and glass business news of this week.

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Video: Glass science of Prince Rupert’s drop captured with high-speed cameras

By April Gocha / March 28, 2014

The series Smarter Every Day explores Prince Rupert’s drop—glass shapes formed by dropping hot molten glass in hot water—which are like hardened glass but exhibit some incredibly brittle properties.

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Thumbs up? Solar-powered drone maker could be worth $60 million to Facebook (with video)

By Jessica McMathis / March 18, 2014

If reports of Titan Aerospace’s acquisition by Facebook are true, the solar-powered drone company is about to acquire 60 million new friends.

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Mind readers: ‘Glass brain’ makes big debut at SXSW, but does it actually reveal our thoughts?

By Jessica McMathis / March 16, 2014

The Glass Brain project showcased at the SXSW interactive festival provides a crystal-clear picture of what’s happening in our heads.

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