by Bob Hamers Over the last 10 years the world has seen revolutionary changes in how we see, how we communicate, and how we move. That new hybrid vehicle you’re driving? Its batteries are made …
Month: August 2015
Seven Tips for Attending Your First Big Conference
by Miriam Krause Next week, over ten thousand people will converge on the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center for the fall 2015 meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS). The ACS was founded in 1876 …
How Do Nanoparticles Stick to Bacteria? Or, How Are Cell Membranes Like Velcro?
by Ian Gunsolus Scientists have known for some time that nanomaterials can stick to cell membranes and, in some cases, damage the membrane in the process. But what exactly do nanomaterials stick to on the …