Shimizu Corporation’s “ocean spiral” looks like something straight out of outer space—except that this city of the future would reside far below the ocean’s surface.
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A new study confirms that unique aluminum-containing crystals that form in Roman concrete are behind the material’s robust strength and durability.
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Imagine a world in which you could incorporate any kind of consumer electronic device—digital calendars, computer displays, GPS systems, and room-darkening shades—into any type of glass surface. That world is just within reach, thanks to the work of researchers at Oregon State University.
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Stanford University engineers have used the sticky pads of geckos as inspiration for a hand-sized device that allows humans to scale a glass wall as effectively as Spiderman.
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Last week April, Jessica, and I each wrote about our perspectives on “ACerS 2014.” Today I’ll tell you what we’re working on at ACerS for 2015.
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Colorful ultrathin semiconductor coatings, intelligent glass modules for building façades, and other materials stories that may be of interest for December 31, 2014.
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Jessica and Eileen have already provided their reflections on the year that’s almost past and the new one that’s about to unfurl, and there’s just enough time for April to sneak in my perspective before the calendar flips to 2015.
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When you think about it, there aren’t too many foods that we want to change states of matter while we’re eating them. But chocolate is one delightful exception—we deeply appreciate chocolate’s transformation from solid to gooey liquid.
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Molybdenum disulfide gets some understanding, how glassy materials fail, and other materials stories that may be of interest for December 30, 2014.
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Because it’s that time of year, and because it’s worth remembering—associate editor Jessica shares her top five posts, people, and moments from 2014.
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