Most people know mother-of-pearl, an iridescent biomineral also called nacre, from buttons, jewelry, instrument inlays and other decorative flourishes. Scientists, too, have admired and marveled at nacre for decades, not only for its beauty and optical properties but because of its exceptional toughness.
Day: April 5, 2021
Construction Update 04/05/2021
Daniels Wing Rejuvenated after 16-Day Shutdown The Daniels wing re-opened right on time at 9:00 am, Wed Mar 31, at which time occupants returned, checked that fume hoods were working appropriately and restarted research work. …