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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Be prepared to spend the next five minutes and 52 seconds admiring the work of Nigel Stanford, whose music video “Cymatics” blends science and sound.
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Eileen reflects on her top five favorite things (beyond the world of ceramics and glass) she learned in 2014. Follow the link to see which five posts fit the bill.
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The former site of Cereal City USA is experiencing a second life as a STEM center, thanks to a $14-million donation and Guardian Industries’ SunGuard glass.
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Science of Cinderella’s glass slippers, smart self-tinting and self-powered windows, Gorilla Glass for sensitive sensors, and other materials stories that may be of interest for December 24, 2014.
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After successful use of magnets for mayonnaise emulsification, a team of researchers from the University of Leuven (Belgium) wondered whether magnets could also have a place in beer brewing to help prevent gushing.
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Whether you decorate your Christmas tree with tinsel or not, there’s perhaps a more debated question looming—real or artificial? April breaks it down in classic fashion—a pros and cons list.
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