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What Does the U.S Election Mean for Science?

Posted on November 21, 2016

by Miriam Krause There’s no getting around it: the President of the United States always has the potential for profound effects on scientific research and science-related policy and legislation in this country. And because of …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged election, Miriam Krause, public policy, Recommended Reading

Why Do Parks Care What Sunscreen We Use?

Posted on November 6, 2016

by Ese Ehimiaghe edited by Eric Melby Earlier this year I went to Mexico for spring break. During my trip I visited sinkholes (called cenotes) and Xcaret, an eco-archeological park. Xcaret is a combination of …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged bug spray, Eric Melby, Ese Ehimiaghe, parks, pollution, sunscreen, sustainability, travel, xcaret

La naturaleza bajo el microscopio: La exploración de la belleza de la nanociencia

Posted on November 3, 2016

Blog original en ingles por Bo Zhi Traducido por Joel Hernandez Editado por Katrina Carlin Las elevadas montañas se extienden más allá de mi vista; las rosas brillantes están floreciendo a mi lado; las estrellas …

Posted in Nano SostenibleTagged arte, nanotecnología, química1 Comment

Nature Under a Microscope: Exploring the Beauty of Nanoscience

Posted on November 3, 2016

by Bo Zhiedited by Arielle Mensch Towering mountains are stretching beyond my sight, flaming roses are blossoming by my side, shooting stars are dashing above my head. You might think that I am traveling to …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged Arielle Mensch, art, Bo Zhi, microscopes, microscopy, nanotechnology, nature2 Comments

Ivy League Nanoparticles

Posted on October 27, 2016

by Natalie Hudson-Smith edited by Joe Buchman Climbing ivy is a part of the everyday landscape. For some, it is a nuisance plant which is notoriously difficult to remove from the sides of buildings. For …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged adhesive, atomic force microscope, Darwin, gecko, hydrogen bonds, ivy, Joe Buchman, Nanocomposites, nanoparticles, Natalie Hudson-Smith

¡Feliz Día del Mol 2016!

Posted on October 24, 2016

Blog original en ingles por Gene Chong Traducido por Joel Hernandez Editado por Becky Rodriguez ¡El Centro de Nanotecnología Sostenible le desea un feliz Día del Mol! Ésta es nuestra tercera publicación anual para el …

Posted in Nano SostenibleTagged ACS, dia del mol, educacion, nanopartícula, nanotecnología, química

Happy Mole Day 2016!

Posted on October 24, 2016

by Gene Chong edited by Caley Allen and Arielle Mensch Happy Mole Day from the CSN! This is our third annual post for Mole Day (check out the posts for 2014 and 2015), so it is …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged Arielle Mensch, Caley Allen, computers, Gene Chong, gold, modeling, mole day, nanoparticles, SI units, units

National Chemistry Week – Solving Mysteries Through Chemistry

Posted on October 18, 2016

by Miriam Krause It’s National Chemistry Week! This year’s theme is “Solving Mysteries Through Chemistry,” so today we have a roundup of past blog posts about how nanotechnology is used in forensics.

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged ACS, blog, forensics, Miriam Krause, nanotechnology, national chemistry week

What’s With All Those Flaming Cell Phones? A Primer on Battery Safety

Posted on October 13, 2016

by Bob Hamers By now you’ve probably heard about Samsung’s recall of all Galaxy Notes 7s. Several years ago the entire worldwide fleet of 787 “Dreamliners” was grounded due to onboard battery fires. You might …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged batteries, Bob Hamers, cell pouch, fire, lithium ion, NMC, safety6 Comments

How to Understand Nobel Science? Food!

Posted on October 7, 2016

by Miriam Krause Every year the Nobel Prizes bring some extra attention to science in the award categories of medicine, physics, and chemistry. This is a great opportunity for the general public to hear about …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged communication, food, Miriam Krause, molecular machines, molecules, nanomachines, nanotechnology, nobel prize, topology1 Comment
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