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2017: Sustainable Nano Year in Review

Posted on January 29, 2018

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, …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged blog, communication, Miriam Krause, nanotechnology, podcast, Recommended Reading, year in review

¿En qué consiste el “efecto Matilda” y cómo podemos contribuir a que se reconozca más el trabajo de las científicas?

Posted on January 17, 2018

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 …

Posted in Nano Sostenible

¿Alguna vez has escuchado cantar a un limón? Música y química

Posted on January 12, 2018

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 …

Posted in Nano Sostenible

Bringing the Year in with a Bang!

Posted on December 28, 2017

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 …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged Alicia McGeachy, color, fireworks, health, holidays, nanoparticles, Natalie Hudson-Smith, New Years, pollution

The Sustainable Nano Guide to Holiday Gift Lists

Posted on December 14, 2017

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 …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged gifts, holidays, Miriam Krause, Recommended Reading

The Science Behind Pixar Exhibit: A Review

Posted on December 7, 2017

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 …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged animation, art, Caley Allen, Joshua Kuether, math, Pixar, science education

Oxygen: The Gas of Life

Posted on November 22, 2017

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.     …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged Caley Allen, elements, infographic, oxygen, periodic table, Peter Clement, renewable energy

Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology T-Shirts Are Back!

Posted on November 10, 2017

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 …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged funding, Miriam Krause, t-shirts

How many moles of gas are in a Pokémon Gastly?

Posted on October 30, 2017

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 …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged anime, Halloween, iodine, Joe Buchman, mole day, Natalie Hudson-Smith, periodic table, Pokémon3 Comments

It’s National Chemistry Week!

Posted on October 26, 2017

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 …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged carbon, diamonds, geology, Miriam Krause, nanodiamonds, national chemistry week, Recommended Reading, soil
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