NIST has developed a method to measure the toughness (i.e., resistance to fracture) of low-k insulating films found in high-performance ICs. As with other NIST efforts, the technique is aimed…
Read MoreSome people think the road to tomorrow’s most practical alternative energy source will be embedded with piezoelectric crystals capable of converting the mechanical strain of on-road vehicles into electrical current…
Read MoreRecently we noted that Steven Chu, a real scientist and experienced administrator, has been selected to run the Department of Energy. This week, we got a chance to talk with…
Read MoreTo encourage more African-Americans to adopt science and engineering careers, the NSF-funded International Materials Institute for New Functionality in Glass at Lehigh University is commencing an outreach program at Tuskegee…
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This is from a series of really excellent videos about each of the elements in the periodic table. The series is being led by Brady Haran from the University of…
Read MoreNew! Download the latest phase diagram brochure to learn more! New! Request Free Phase Diagram Version 3.2 Demo CD! To test the new features of ACerS-NIST Phase Equilibria Diagrams Database…
Read MoreSometime in the near future, a visit to the dentist for teeth cleaning may involve putting such a fine polish on your choppers that harmful bacteria slide off before they…
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