Tag Archives: ceramic and glass

Petrified Lightning

By Emily Sohn / February 16, 2007

Sand turned into glass by a lightning strike can provide clues about ancient climates.

Posted in Earth | Tagged ceramic and glass, glass, silicon dioxide

By Emily Sohn / January 27, 2006

Scientists have found a way to copy the mother-of-pearl structures that oysters make.

Posted in Chemistry | Tagged ceramic and glass, invertebrates, mollusks, Oystersceramic, pearl

By Sarah Webb / October 3, 2005

A special coating can prevent misty windows and reduce screen glare.

By Emily Sohn / June 23, 2005

Ancient Egyptians were producing and exporting glass more than 3,000 years ago.

Posted in Ancient Times | Tagged ceramic and glass, glass, silicon dioxide