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technology2 days ago•28 min saved

Clay chip plant milestone: Micron pours foundation ahead of schedule

Local, state and federal leaders attended the concrete foundation pour for Micron’s first Clay fabrication plant, a milestone the company says arrived sooner than planned. The project is moving ahead of schedule, with construction on the second of four fabs planned for 2028; once complete, the site is expected to be the largest chip plant in the United States, with manufacturing beginning around 2029–2030 and full completion anticipated by the early 2040s.

via WSTM|

#clay #construction #fabrication

innovation15 days ago•10 min saved

Seaweed-based additive makes earthen 3D-printed buildings stronger and faster

Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder and Columbia University found that adding a tiny amount (0.12%) of the seaweed-derived biopolymer sodium alginate to local clay and sand dramatically improves 3D printability and strength of earthen structures, enabling 33% faster printing and 25% higher load resistance. The approach allows onsite soil recycling, reduces reliance on concrete, and could spur discovery of other natural polymers to boost durability of 3D-printed earthen walls.

via Interesting Engineering|

#3d-printing #biopolymer #clay

sports1 month ago•9 min saved

Sabalenka-Osaka Headline Day 9 as Roland Garros Nears the Quarterfinals

Day 9 at Roland Garros tightens the field toward the quarterfinals with a marquee Sabalenka–Osaka clash; predictions lean toward Sabalenka prevailing, though conditions on clay could test Osaka, while other matches see Potapova favored over Kalinskaya, Parry over Chwalinska, and Keys over Shnaider, with crowd support and slow clay likely influencing several results.

via Last Word On Sports|

#clay #french-open #osaka

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Sinner Extends 30-Match Run with Dominant French Open Opener

Jannik Sinner beat Tabur in straight sets to push his winning streak to 30, adding to clay titles in Monte Carlo, Madrid, and Rome and completing the career Golden Masters. He dominated the match with minimal errors in 2 hours 8 minutes. The draw’s early upsets in his half (Medvedev and Bublik losing, Auger-Aliassime needing a fifth-set tiebreak) boost his path, and he will face Juan Manuel Cerundolo next.

via BBC|

#clay #french-open #jannik-sinner

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Sinner eyes Career Grand Slam and clay-sweep at Roland Garros

Jannik Sinner arrives at Roland Garros aiming to win a fifth major and complete the Career Grand Slam, with strong clay-season form (17–0 on clay in 2026 and a 29-match win streak) and a potential clay-court Masters + Roland Garros sweep that would make him the second man after Rafael Nadal to accomplish the feat; he also looks to become the first Italian to win the Paris major since 1976 after claiming Rome.”

via ATP Tour|

#career-grand-slam #clay #jannik-sinner

tennis1 month ago•3 min saved

Sinner and Djokovic Land in Different Halves at Roland Garros

Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic were drawn into opposite halves of Roland Garros. Sinner, aiming to complete the Career Grand Slam, opens against Clement Tabur, while Djokovic starts against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and could meet Joao Fonseca in the third round. Djokovic’s half also includes Alexander Zverev, with home favorite Arthur Fils facing Stan Wawrinka in what is Wawrinka’s final Roland Garros; the draw features NextGen talents like Jodar, Landaluce, and Kouame, and Djokovic could face Casper Ruud in a potential fourth round.

via ATP Tour|

#clay #djokovic #draw

science1 year ago•3 min saved

Mars' Clay Layers May Harbor Signs of Ancient Life

A new study suggests that thick, mineral-rich clay layers on Mars, formed around 3.7 billion years ago in stable, water-rich environments, could potentially harbor signs of past life, offering insights into the planet's ancient climate and habitability.

via Space|

#clay #climate-history #habitable-environments

science1 year ago•3 min saved

Meteorite Amino Acid Creates Nanocavities in Clay, Suggesting Life's Origins

Researchers found that gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a molecule common in meteorites, causes partial exfoliation in montmorillonite clay, creating nanocavities that could have facilitated prebiotic chemistry and the emergence of life on Earth.

via Phys.org|

#amino-acid #clay #meteorites

art-and-design1 year ago•1 min saved

Crafting a Clay Stool: A Step-by-Step Guide

Mia Mueller creates a unique clay stool for her garden, inspired by a whimsical human head design. As an experienced potter, she demonstrates techniques for working with large clay pieces, including using a clay extruder and managing kiln space constraints. The project highlights the challenges and creativity involved in making durable, artistic garden furniture from clay.

via Hackaday|

#art-and-design #clay #diy