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Asphalt tribology: Before the rubber hits the road
18
Aug
By Nancy McGuire

Asphalt tribology: Before the rubber hits the road

TLT magazine September 2026 cover

Evolving binder formulations, decade-scale road condition forecasts, cost containment and emissions and waste reduction are driving a systems-oriented approach to asphalt pavement materials.
Published in Tribology and Lubrication Technology,
September 2026
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Freelance Writing That Pays the Bills
10
Jul
By Nancy McGuire

Freelance Writing That Pays the Bills

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Can you really make a living as a freelance writer?
Yes, you can. Here are a few things you need to know.

Presentation to Southwest Writers, July 11, 2026
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Structural superlubricity under ambient conditions
17
Mar
By Nancy McGuire

Structural superlubricity under ambient conditions

egg crate foam packaging

A path to practical mechanical systems with vanishing friction
Published in Tribology and Lubrication Technology,
April 2026
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Image adapted from Jean-Jacques Milan, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=28939

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