by Miriam Krause Happy 2018! It’s hard to believe, but our very first Sustainable Nano blog post, Why are Nanomaterials So Special and What is the Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology?, was published five years ago, …
Blogs
¿En qué consiste el “efecto Matilda” y cómo podemos contribuir a que se reconozca más el trabajo de las científicas?
Blog original en inglés por Christy Haynes Editado por Becky Rodriguez Publicado originalmente: 8 de Marzo de 2017 Como una mujer que se ha dedicado a la ciencia, y que ha acumulado éxitos importantes y …
¿Alguna vez has escuchado cantar a un limón? Música y química
Blog Original en inglés por Alicia McGeachy Editado por Becky Rodriguez Publicado originalmente: 28 de Septiembre de 2017 ¿Has usado un poema o canción para ayudarte a recordar un concepto complicado o una lista que …
Bringing the Year in with a Bang!
by Natalie Hudson-Smith edited by Alicia McGeachy The first time I used a hand-held sparkler was just a year ago. As I watched small sparks fly off of it and waved it to leave different …
The Sustainable Nano Guide to Holiday Gift Lists
by Miriam Krause It’s that time of year: the time when everyone starts publishing holiday gift guides! I enjoy reading science-oriented gift lists, not only to get ideas for what to give other people (or …
The Science Behind Pixar Exhibit: A Review
by Joshua Kuether edited by Caley Allen My favorite two Pixar films are Toy Story and The Incredibles. Toy Story is a wonderful movie that piqued my childhood imagination with its story of toys coming …
Oxygen: The Gas of Life
by Peter Clement edited by Caley Allen We’re venturing into a new medium here at Sustainable Nano: infographics! This first entry is all about the amazing eighth element in the Periodic Table: oxygen. …
Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology T-Shirts Are Back!
by Miriam Krause It’s time for a brand new Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology t-shirt design! This year we’re selling a variety of shirt styles, just in time for the holidays. You can order at this …
How many moles of gas are in a Pokémon Gastly?
by Natalie Hudson-Smith edited by Joe Buchman This year, Pokémon Go is celebrating the Halloween season with extra spooky Pokémon! As an avid fan of Pokémon as well as a chemist, I wondered, “Is there …
It’s National Chemistry Week!
by Miriam Krause Yes, it’s late October and that means National Chemistry Week! It’s the 30th anniversary of NCW, and this year’s theme is “Chemistry Rocks!” It may not seem like this theme has a …