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We’ve all seen bulletproof glass in action, in banks, armored vehicles, and secure buildings — but have you ever wondered how ...
The science pros at TKOR investigate whether glass bottles can melt in a DIY glass foundry.
Although glasses exhibit disordered atomic structures, X-ray and neutron scattering reveal a subtle periodicity. Researchers ...
Each spring small, transparent (and surprisingly cute) baby eels make their way up the Hudson River. Student scientists are ...
The easiest way to check is to look at the manufacturer’s information — it should tell you whether it’s borosilicate or soda lime. Check for damage regularly. Even small chips or scratches can weaken ...
Some of the most promising materials for future technologies come in layers just one atom thick, such as graphene, a sheet of ...
Quaker, conscientious objector, prison reformer – these are just some of the many lives of the scientist Kathleen Lonsdale ...
Readers point to other clear materials that could be used instead of glass, from plastics to crystals, though they bring new ...
It turns out that our ability to plan, organize, and problem-solve does not define us as human beings. It's time for people ...
Although glasses exhibit disordered atomic structures, X-ray and neutron scattering reveal a subtle periodicity. Researchers have demonstrated that this hidden periodicity -- referred to as 'invisible ...
Pieces of the rare clay dragon heads, which are believed to have been used in Tang Dynasty (618-907) architecture, were found ...
THOMASVILLE — Gentian Creek Preserve’s partnership with Thomas County Schools provides students with hands-on, immersive ...