China’s counting on science to propel its economy forward and is betting big with a new budget that will help get it done.
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Google’s vice president of energy believes the work of scientists and engineers will be key in finding solutions to global energy challenges.
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With the Apple iPhone 6 set for release later this year, the rumors have begun–the latest patent applications suggest transparent texting technology and smudge-proof sapphire screens.
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A recap from the St. Louis Section/Refractory Ceramics Division meeting that took place this week (March 26–27, 2014) highlights top-notch technical presentations on refractory binding systems and two milestone anniversaries.
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Manufacturing is looking up in America, according to recent survey results–and it seems like innovation is paving the way forward.
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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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An artificial gut has helped researchers explain dark chocolate’s positive health benefits by revealing that gut microbes help digest cocoa’s anti-inflammatory polyphenols.
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Next Monday, March 31, is the deadline for submitting abstracts to the Materials Science and Technology 2014 conference.
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A partnership between the Department of Energy’s Joint Center for Energy Storage Research and NASA Glenn Research Center spells good things for batteries, which are poised to receive a double-dose of expertise from two of the country’s top research entities.
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