Metamaterial cloak could render buildings 'invisible' to earthquakes Jul 24, 2009
According to the group's computer simulations, seismic waves can be diverted with metamaterial rings made from multiple concentric layers separated with an isotropic elastic filler. The current design uses 10 layers of six different materials that the researchers claim will be easy to manufacture for use in building foundations. (EETimes)
Particles, Molecules Prefer Not To Mix May 12, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 11, 2009) In the world of small things, shape, order and orientation are surprisingly important, according to findings from a new study by chemists at Washington University in St. Louis. Lev Gelb, WUSTL associate professor of chemistry, his graduate student Brian Barnes, and postdoctoral researcher Daniel Siderius, used computer simulations to study a very simple model of molecules on surfaces, which looks a lot like the computer game "Tetris." They have found that the shapes... (Science Daily)
Northland Resources Inc.: Pellivuoma Resource to Extend Life of Planned Kaunisvaara Mill Complex Apr 29, 2009
- Block grades were interpolated for Fe and S using the Inverse distance squared using search radii based on an isotropic search. Block cell size is 15x15x12 m in view of the Smallest Mining Unit planned for the exploitation. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
