Piecing together Scotland"s religious past with shards of glass
Two Scottish researchers are trying to piece together part of Scotland's religious past by combining hi-tech science with historical knowledge......»»
Cracking open the mystery of how many bubbles are in a glass of beer
After pouring beer into a glass, streams of little bubbles appear and start to rise, forming a foamy head. As the bubbles burst, the released carbon dioxide gas imparts the beverage's desirable tang. But just how many bubbles are in that drink? By ex.....»»
AUO breaks into supply chain for Samsung microLED TVs
AU Optronics (AUO) has cut into the supply chain for Samsung's microLED TVs by providing glass backplanes, with shipments to kick off in the second half of 2021, according to industry sources......»»
Glass Molded Like Plastic Could Usher In New Era of Complex Glass Shapes
sciencehabit shares a report from Science Magazine: The production of glass -- one of humanity's oldest materials -- is getting a 21st century makeover. A new approach to glassmaking treats the material like plastic, allowing scientists to injection.....»»
Researchers produce cost-effective, environmentally friendly glass material
Glass is ubiquitous in high-tech products in the fields of optics, telecommunications, chemistry and medicine, and in everyday objects such as bottles and windows. However, shaping glass is mainly based on processes such as melting, grinding or etchi.....»»
Studies That Add Human Cells To Animal Brains Are Ethical, Panel Says
sciencehabit shares a report from Science Magazine: Experiments that create tiny brainlike structures from human stem cells or transplant human cells into an animal's brain have made some scientists, ethicists, and religious leaders uneasy in recent.....»»
5 things you didn’t know your Google Assistant smart speaker could do
Google Assistant smart speakers have a lot of features you might not know about, like the ability to listen for breaking glass......»»
China PV glass makers cut prices by over 25%
China-based makers of glass sheets for making PV modules have lowered quotes by over 25% in response to shrinking demand from local clients, according to industry sources......»»
Glass nanopore pulls DNA like spaghetti through a needle
DNA sequencing has become so common, few realize how hard it is to even extract a single molecule of DNA from a biological sample......»»
Empathy emerges from stealth with $13M for a digital assistant aimed at bereaved families
Death, despite being one of the most inevitable of life’s events, can also be one of the most complicated and problematic. Fraught with emotional and religious complexities, for many families it can also come with financial and organizational o.....»»
Amazon admits its drivers sometimes have to pee in bottles
"Drivers can and do have trouble finding restrooms," Amazon admits. Enlarge (credit: Lawrence Glass / Getty ) Amazon has posted an apology to Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) for a tweet last week denying that it makes its workers urinate in water bottl.....»»
Scientists observe role of cavitation in glass fracturing
Glassy materials play an integral role in the modern world, but inherent brittleness has long been the Achilles' heel that severely limits their usefulness. Due to the disordered amorphous structure of glassy materials, many mysteries remain. These i.....»»
New insights into the formation of bulk metallic glasses
With the ability to produce metallic glass in bulk quantities, the distinct mechanical behavior of these materials has opened up new application opportunities. However, the poor room temperature plasticity of bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) impedes many.....»»
SpaceX Is Adding a Glass Dome On Crew Dragon For 360 Views of Space
The Crew Dragon capsule poised to fly four civilian astronauts to space this year is getting an upgrade: a glass dome will be added at the top to give space tourists a 360-degree view of the cosmos. MSN reports: The glass dome-shaped window replaces.....»»
Revealing meat and fish fraud with a handheld "MasSpec Pen" in seconds
Meat and fish fraud are global problems, costing consumers billions of dollars every year. On top of that, mislabeling products can cause problems for people with allergies, religious or cultural restrictions. Current methods to detect this fraud, wh.....»»
The best Huawei P30 Pro cases and covers
It's never smart to go without a case for a glass phone like the Huawei P30 Pro. These are the best ones......»»
The best iPhone 6S Plus cases and covers
The iPhone 6S Plus remains a beautiful blend of glass and aluminum, but it's not invincible. These cases will add style and protection to your Apple device......»»
The best OnePlus 6 screen protectors
The OnePlus 6 is a beautiful smartphone, but it's made of glass. That's why we've put together a list of the best OnePlus 6 screen protectors available now......»»
G-Tech expects automotive 3D-forming cover glass shipments to take off in 2H21
Glass processing service provider G-Tech Optoelectronics has disclosed it has seen European automakers adopt its 3D-forming cover glass for CIDs (central information displays) and rear-view mirrors and expects shipments for such glass products to inc.....»»
Corning to hike glass substrate prices in 2Q21
Corning has disclosed plans to hike its display glass substrate prices in the second quarter of 2021 to reflect increased costs in logistics, energy, raw materials and other operational expenses during the current glass shortage......»»
LCD panel prices to continue rising in 2Q21
LCD panel prices will continue moving upward in second-quarter 2021 after making significant gains in the first quarter, as the supply remains constrained due to shortages of crucial upstream parts and materials, including glass substrates and LCD dr.....»»