Ceramics are not known for their flexibility: they tend to crack under stress. But researchers from MIT and Singapore have just found a way around that problem—for very tiny objects, at least. The ...

Engineers have always liked ceramic parts – they are strong, lightweight and handle heat better than many metals, ideal for crafting parts for airplanes or rockets. Heat-shielding tiles on the space ...

Three jars by Roberto Lugo at Pewabic Pottery (all photos by the author for Hyperallergic unless otherwise noted) A case of Pewabic pottery on display at the Cranbrook Academy of Art Lugo, an artist ...

(PhysOrg.com) -- Piecing together the history of ancient ceramic objects can be difficult, especially when all that remains is a few small shards. However, clues about the authenticity and provenance ...

The scientists are now adapting the technology for use in the production of ceramic objects, by replacing the silica particles with ones made of materials such as titanium dioxide and zirconium ...

Installation view of Kim Dickey: Words Are Leaves at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (photo by Jeff Wells, courtesy Museum of Contemporary Art Denver) DENVER — Kim Dickey produces subjective ...

4D printing technology combines 3D printing and stimulus-responsive materials, enabling construction of complex 3D objects efficiently. However, unlike smart soft materials, 4D printing of ceramics is ...

Ceramics. If the word conjures whimsical images of cups, bowls, vases -- and, sure, Patrick Swayze -- you're not alone. But the artistic genre contains much more than tableware. In the past year or so ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Unidentified ceramic object. Round ...