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New York: Concrete jungle where self-sufficient dreams are made of green roofs, streets that become gardens

By Jessica McMathis / May 14, 2014

What would New York City (home to some of the world’s tallest and newest skyscrapers) look like if its steely skyline was suddenly green?

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European, US glass communities come together for historic first meeting in Aachen

By Eileen De Guire / April 15, 2014

ACerS Glass & Optical Materials Division and the German Society of Glass Technology are set to meet jointly for the first time in Aachen, Germany, May 25-30.

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LG’s Smart Lamp: We’ve seen the light—and we’re controlling it with our smartphones

By Jessica McMathis / March 25, 2014

LG Electronics’ new Smart Lamp, unveiled this week in Korea, is a 10W LED bulb that’s 80 percent more efficient than its incandescent counterparts—and can be controlled by your Android or iOS smartphone.

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US backs $6.5-billion loan guarantee for first nuclear facilities in 30 years

By Jessica McMathis / February 26, 2014

Two new nuclear reactors—the first to be built in 30 years—will be constructed at the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant in Georgia, thanks to a multibillion investment from the federal government.

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Self-cleaning coating solves solar’s soiling problems

By Jessica McMathis / February 24, 2014

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a new “low-cost superhydrophobic coating” that counteracts sun-blocking contaminates that settle on photovoltaic surfaces.

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Martin, Steve (2012, 2010)

By / June 12, 2012

2012 Contact Information: Steve Martin, Iowa State University, Ames, IAswmartin@iastate.edu NSF Abstract in Ceramics Program: Materials World Network: An International Collaborative Educational and Research Program in the Study of Mixed…

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Radovic, Miladin (2012, 2011)

By / June 12, 2012

2012 Contact Information: Miladin Radovic, Texas A&M University, College Station, TXmradovc@tamu.edu NSF Abstract in Ceramics Program: CAREER: Effects of Anelastic Relaxation of Defect Complexes on the Mechanical Behavior of Oxide…

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Dobbins, Tabbetha (2012, 2011)

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2012 Contact Information: Tabbetha Dobbins, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJDobbins@rowan.edu NSF Abstract in Ceramics Program: CAREER: Enhancing Atomic Mobility and Desorption Kinetics in Metal Hydrides 2012 Highlight: Presentation Material Keywords: Nanomaterial,…

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Dillon, Shen (2012, 2010)

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2012 Contact Information: Shen Dillon, University of Illinois, Urbana, ILsdillon@illinois.edu NSF Abstract in Ceramics Program: Collaborative Research: Development of an Additive Selection Criteria based on Interface Complexions 2012 Highlight: Presentation…

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Soghomonian, Victoria (2012, 2011)

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2012 Contact Information: Victoria Soghomonian, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VAsoghomon@vt.edu NSF Abstract in Ceramics Program: Synthesis and Characterization of Zeolite-Like Mixed Conductors 2012 Highlight: Presentation Material Keywords: Batteries, Nanomaterial, Oxides Area…

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