X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis is a sensitive technique that can be used to observe the elemental composition and concentration of samples in a non-destructive manner. However, samples being ...

COMPETITION. HERE’S ERICA TARANTAL, THE ICE ISN’T THE ONLY THING GLISTENING WHEN COMPETITIVE FIGURE SKATERS TAKE TO THE CENTER OF THE RINK. IT SEEMS TO BE. A BIG TREND. NOW FOR MORE SPARKLE. THE ...

The island of Murano, Venice, is home to artisans crafting delicate glass beads. AFP The delicate and intricate beads are a speciality of the island of Murano, in the Italian city's lagoon, where ...

LITTLE ROCK — Tom and Sage Holland are passionate not only about bead making but the history that comes with it. "In a time of such fast change I see beads as an important stabilizing connection to ...

Globalisation has its benefits. But it could also diminish our heritage in ways that we may not sometimes even be conscious of. Effective minimization of the negative impacts is possible with timely ...

Gladly: I made glass beads. Thanks to the introductory “bead-teaser” class at Ottawa’s Flo Glassblowing studio, I now have some unique – if woefully amateurish – jewelry that my wife is almost willing ...