by Ben Meyer A Biologist and a Chemist Walk into a Lab…then they have to share space and tools and work together…(you thought that was going to be a joke, right?) Let me preface my …
Blogs
¿Por qué todo el mundo habla de nano? ¿Las nano partículas se enamoran?
Blog Original en inglés por Steph Traducido por Mercedes Ruiz Hoy les voy a hablar de algunas cosas muy importantes. No me refiero a por qué o cómo estamos en este planeta, ni si los …
“Why all the nano-hype?” or “Do nanoparticles fall in love?”
by Stephanie Walter Today we’ve got some important things to talk about. I’m not talking about the how or why we’re here on this planet, or settling the great cake vs. pie debate (because clearly …
“How do Lasers Work?” or “Not your father’s lightsaber”
by Franz Geiger When Luke Skywalker receives his father’s lightsaber from Obi Wan in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, he learns that it is “not as random or clumsy as a blaster; an …
¿Como trabajan las luces negras, porque los resaltadores se ven tan brillosos, y como puedes dejar buena impresión con tu novia usando las ciencias?
Blog Original en inglés por Tom Keuch Traducido por Ulises Rangel Prepárate para embarcar en un viaje brilloso y colorido. Antes de empezar: ¿Sabías que hay un mundo secreto que existe en tu vista? ¿Sabías …
How do Black Lights Work, Why do Highlighters Look So Bright, and How Can You Impress Your Significant Other with Science?
by Tom Keuch Prepare to embark on a colorful and illuminating journey. Before we begin: Did you know that there is a secret world that exists right in front of your eyes? Did you know …
The Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology on Minnesota Public Radio
by Lee Bishop Just wanted to share a great Minnesota Public Radio story on our very own Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology! Featuring our very own Bob Hamers and Christy Haynes: Pretty clearly outlines what we’re …
“Size Matters Not” or “How tiny water fleas make a BIG difference in the science world”
by Jared Bozich In Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, the evil emperor creates an army of “clones” that are exactly identical to one another, all the way down to their DNA. Similarly, we scientists …
Why Does Old Ice Cream Get Crunchy?
by Lee Bishop …and what does that have to do with sustainable nanotechnology? As with all good meals of information, let’s start this one off with ice cream! In an effort to grow out of …
¿Por qué se hace crujiente el helado viejo?
Blog original en inglés por Lee Bishop Traducido por Ulises Rangel … ¿y qué tiene que ver con la nanotecnología sostenible? ¡Como con todas las buenas comidas de información, empezaremos con esta con el helado! …