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Roman glass keeps turning into photonic crystals. Scientists finally know why
Roman glass buried for 2,000 years is slowly transforming into a strange type of crystal that refracts light in surprising ways, and scientists finally know why.This type of glass, used in jugs to carry water or wine, is often found with a thin patina of iridescent gold, blue, green and orange shimmering across its surface.Now
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Someone please buy me this glass mouse pad
Mouse pads are one thing. Mouse pads made of glass? Quite another. This, at least, is what I’m assuming based on the promotional materials for the Razer Atlas, Razer’s first glass mouse pad. “Absolute functionality and durability,” Razer’s website proclaims. “Experience pure polished precision,” the press release demands of me.The $99.99 tempered glass Atlas has
‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ Director Rian Johnson Suggests New Subtitle For Next Installment
Director Rian Johnson expressed his lament over Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery having the title of the first installment in the sequel. The filmmaker wanted the film saga to stand alone and would’ve liked it if there wasn’t a reference to the previous movie. With a third film confirmed, Johnson is giving the marketing
“Smart glass” is coming to a building near you
Among the Inflation Reduction Act's little-noticed yet potentially game-changing provisions: a big incentive for "smart glass," which can make buildings significantly more energy efficient.Why it matters: Buildings account for 27% of annual global carbon dioxide emissions, by one estimate. While eco-friendly buildings aren't as sexy or exciting as electric cars, anything that makes them greener
Alice Glass Shares Gory Video for New Song “Love Is Violence”: Watch
Alice Glass has pushed back the release date for her debut solo album Prey//IV. Originally slated for release today (January 28), the LP will now arrive on February 16 via her own Eating Glass Records. Glass has also shared a new single from the record titled “Love Is Violence,” along with an extremely gory music…
Ames Glass Announces Strategic Partnership With GCS Glass and Mirror Austin Texas
Austin, United States – September 26, 2021 — Ames Glass, a specialist manufacturer and installer of flat glass and mirror products based in Austin, Texas, is delighted to announce that they have entered into a strategic partnership with GCS Glass and Mirror as the Austin, Texas location. As a consequence of the partnership, both companies will now be…
(A) Glass composite (without index-matching strategy on left and with index-matching on right), (B) Glass composite’s microstructure, (C) View of the nacreous layer in red abalone shell, and (D) Nacre’s microstructure. Credit: McGill University Scientists from McGill University develop stronger and tougher glass, inspired by the inner layer of mollusk shells. Instead of shattering upon…
Our Best Glass Cleaning Hacks for a Streak-Free Shine
Glass naturally seems to be constantly covered in fingerprints, dust, smudges, and scratches. You can be like the dad in My Big Fat Greek Wedding and spray Windex on everything, or you can use these glass-cleaning tricks to keep your windows, showers, and tables crystal clear.
Glass Tiger
Show notes Glass Tiger are celebrating over three decades together with the release of 31, their first new studio album since 1991. Produced by Johnny Reid, the new collection includes stripped-down takes on 11 favourites from the band's back catalogue in addition to a pair of new songs. There are also guest appearances from an
Social Glass Ceilings
By Mark Shead 10 CommentsIf you want to reach your full potential you must constantly evaluate yourself. There are always obstacles. Sometimes, it might be a lack of skill, so you go back to school. At other times, it might be interpersonal skills that you need to develop. However, one of the biggest hurdles is…