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Research Associate position on Multiscale Modelling of Thermal Barrier Coatings (Cardiff University)

Submitted by Stephane Bordas on

A full time postdoctoral research associate position is available at Cardiff University under the supervision of Professor Bhushan L. Karihaloo and Drs Kulasegaram and Zhu, funded by FP7. http://www.engin.cf.ac.uk/research/resInstitute.asp?InstNo=13

 The research aims to develop novel metal-ceramic materials for aerospace and automotive applications.

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Rise in bacon prices a squealing good sign for the economy

Submitted by BradleyI on

There has been a Russian wheat crisis and harvest problems in Europe. This means purchasing a pint of beer in Europe is now going to cost about $ 6.30. But what's worse is that bacon prices are going up. CNBC explains that bacon costs 20 percent more than it did last year. The prices rising is a good thing considering the U.S. economy. Of course you will find some people a little upset by the whole idea of paying more for bacon.

Post-Doctoral Position in Mechanics of Brain and Eye Development at Washington University in St. Louis

Submitted by Larry A. Taber on

An opening is available immediately for a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis.  The successful candidate will study the mechanics of early brain and eye development as part of a new NIH-funded project involving faculty in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and the Washington University School of Medicine.

Acoustic refrigeration in Mobile phones

Submitted by shubhamkanungo… on

 I think having Multi Function and multi tasking Mobile Phones r having problem of call drop as compared to other phones having less features the reason being as heat flows from High temperature(Mobile) to low temp(atmosphere) , Infrared radiation creates a barrier to the signal wave and such problem can be rectify by mobile cooling may be done Acoustically.