Perfect Mix: How Material Properties Shape the Science of Industrial Mixing

Mixing is the combining of two or more materials to achieve a desired level of uniformity. Perfectly mixed materials can be defined as materials in which samples removed from the mixture will have exactly the same composition as samples removed from other locations within the same batch. Many factors impact the mixing process and the […]
3M and Discovery Education Honor Leaders in Science

3M and Discovery Education announced the recipients in the 2025 Alumni Grants Program. Part of the Young Scientist Challenge Alumni Network, the Alumni Grants Program supports past participants of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge. The 3M Young Scientist Challenge Alumni Network is comprised of former 3M Young Scientist Challenge participants, ranging from middle school […]
3M Announces Science Based Targets Initiative Validation

3M recently announced that its near-term, science-based emissions reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as being in line with the 1.5° C trajectory of the Paris Agreement. According to the company, the achievement reaffirms 3M’s ongoing commitment to climate action, decarbonization of its operations and portfolio of products, and […]
Charting a Path Forward for Science and Engineering in the U.S.

If you happened to be traveling on an airplane, using public transit in a major U.S. city, or interacting with your healthcare provider the week of July 19, then you may have had a very personal, up-close experience with the overarching role technology plays in our modern world, learning just how inconvenient failures in software […]
Sika’s Net-Zero Targets Validated by Science Based Targets Initiative

Sika’s near- and long-term emissions reduction targets, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Sika reported that this achievement underscores the company’s commitment to sustainability and its proactive role in decarbonizing the construction and automotive industries. By developing and providing sustainable solutions, Sika will continue to […]
Science and Engineering R&D and Output: How the U.S. Performs

April in the adhesives and sealants industry means we are heading into peak events season. The ASC Convention and EXPO is happening in the middle of April, followed by Tape Week April 29 to May 2. Add to the events lineup the American Coatings Show, also at the end of April. And, for those on […]
Reversible Glue and Customizable Bio-Adhesive Patches: The Latest Adhesion Science

As the needs of industry and the demands of consumers change, scientists are working to develop new adhesion technologies both within academia and business. The demand for more sustainable adhesive technologies is always increasing. Likewise, as medical science advances, the adhesives used within medicine also require new research and development. In this article, we summarize […]