Biomaterials Could nanotubes stimulate cartilage growth? June 25, 2008 Bioengineers are hoping they may have solved some of the problems associated with the healing of joint injuries. Many individuals who sustain cartilage damage never fully recover because cartilage generally lacks the ability to heal and rebuild itself as other tissues do.Read Comments (0) | more » View all articles for this topic » |
Communications & Electronics New iPhone cradled in ceramic case? July 23, 2008 t’s been hard to escape the news of the just-released 3G version of Apple’s iPhone, but an interesting debate about one feature of the gadget is starting to unfold: What the heck is the phone’s case made of? Read Comments (0) | more » View all articles for this topic » |
Energy & Environment Not half-baked July 23, 2008 NewScientistTech reports that a group of researchers led by an ACerS member at Penn State believes a new ceramic material could significantly speed up microwave cooking and, thereby, reduce energy usage. Read Comments (0) | more » View all articles for this topic » |
Military L-3 Communications Acquires Northrop Grumman’s Electro-Optical Business April 23, 2008 L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) has entered into an agreement to acquire Northrop Grumman’s Electro-Optical Systems (EOS) business for $175 million in cash. EOS is a leader in night vision technology and electro-optical products for military, commercial and public safety customers. Read Comments (0) | more » View all articles for this topic » |
Nanotechnology Nanotube improves ‘feel’ of microscopy July 23, 2008 Nanotube improves ‘feel’ of microscopy
Julie MacPherson, a research fellow at the University of Warwick (U.K.) explains the workings of an atomic force microscope and how the use of a nanotube-enabled AFM unlocks the structure and contours of materials on the nanoscale.Read Comments (0) | more » View all articles for this topic » |
Materials & Innovations Nanocomposite Mimics Nacre’s Weight, Strength and Stretch July 23, 2008 Researchers in Switzerland said they have created a composite material that combines the strength of ceramics with the lightweight and stretchability of polymers. Read Comments (0) | more » View all articles for this topic » |
