by Joel Pederson As a child, I spent many summer days at the beach in southern California. I remember playing in the surf, collecting shells, watching sea lions, and seeing the white noses of the …
Month: September 2014
Nano-Sensors: Small size, big impact
by Laurel Hamers If you took high school chemistry, you might remember using pH indicator strips. You’d take a piece of the specially treated paper, dip it in your solution, and watch it change color …
Nanoparticles in Prosthetics & Bionics
by Patrick Sherrill During my time in the Marine Corps I met several people that lost limbs in the war. I made the decision to leave the service to get my degree. Inspired by my …
Liposuction and Gold Nanoparticles
by Hilena Frew Scientists have discovered that tiny particles of gold injected into fat tissues can offer a new and potentially safer way to carry out liposuction procedures. Liposuction by definition is the process of …
Our Hidden Bacterial Friends Keep Us All Alive – Shewanella oneidensis
by Lyle Nyberg While the word “bacteria” conjures images of human illness and death for many people, the vast majority of bacteria in the world allow for the healthy functioning of humans and ecosystems. The …