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How do Lithium Ion Batteries Work? A Nanotechnology Explainer.
by Julianne Troiano During a recent visit to Home Depot I came face to face with a lithium-ion battery, nanotechnology, and my interest in making a wooden-framed mirror. I had my eyes on some shiny, …
What do People Think of Science?
by Mimi Hang As an emerging scientist, I often can’t help but conclude that the public must think science is a bad thing. After all, that’s the view I get every time I do my …
Friday Video: Gravity vs Nano!
by Lee Bishop Inside the nano zone, gravity doesn’t really matter!
New Filter Gives Drinking Water a Silver Lining
by Adam Nikolaus The next time that you go to your sink and pour a glass of water, take a second to think about what’s in it. It likely has a little bit of chlorine, …
A Scientific Car Salesperson Visits the Factory Floor
by Jared Bozich Imagine yourself as a “scientific car salesperson.” Your job is to study how to get people to buy your cars. People ask you questions about the cars, and you usually have an …
Paper or Plastic? Sustainability is a Multi-Dimensional Problem
by Sam Lohse Part 1 in the “How is That Sustainable?” Series “Paper or plastic?” This was the question you always used to get once you’d made it through the checkout line to the grocery …
“Leaning In” — Scientists’ Thoughts on Gender Equity
by Christy Haynes Last week, we scientists from the Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology, who usually use our weekly video conference calls to discuss science, spent time discussing the recently published book “Lean In” by Sheryl …
Nanomedicine Explainer – My Cat is in a Clinical Trial
by Ben Meyer I present to you my cat, Graboid. She has nanoparticles coursing through her veins, and those nanoparticles may save her life. Grabby is 14 years old. She was not featured at the …
Nano-Koosh-balls: What They’re Good For and How I Made Them.
by Becca Putans We talk a lot about nanoparticles, which are nano-sized and nearly spherical. But, the shapes accessible in the nano-world are plentiful! For example, I recently made these! (click for larger images… DO …