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Science Discipline Drama – past and present

Posted on March 14, 2013

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 …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged Ben Meyer, biology, bugs, chemistry, critters, discovery, history, insects, interdisciplinary, mission, science, scientific method, scientists3 Comments

¿Por qué todo el mundo habla de nano? ¿Las nano partículas se enamoran?

Posted on March 8, 2013

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 …

Posted in Nano Sostenible

“Why all the nano-hype?” or “Do nanoparticles fall in love?”

Posted on March 8, 2013

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 …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged applications, consumer products, gold, mission, nano, nanoparticles, solar power, Stephanie Walter, sustainability1 Comment

“How do Lasers Work?” or “Not your father’s lightsaber”

Posted on March 6, 2013

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 …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged analogies, consumer products, discovery, explainer, food, Franz Geiger, history, lasers, light, nobel prize, spectroscopy2 Comments

¿Como trabajan las luces negras, porque los resaltadores se ven tan brillosos, y como puedes dejar buena impresión con tu novia usando las ciencias?

Posted on February 25, 2013

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 …

Posted in Nano Sostenible

How do Black Lights Work, Why do Highlighters Look So Bright, and How Can You Impress Your Significant Other with Science?

Posted on February 25, 2013

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 …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged flowers, fluorescence, gif, highlighters, microscopes, nanoparticles, quantum dots, scientists, Tom Keuch27 Comments

The Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology on Minnesota Public Radio

Posted on February 19, 2013

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 …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged Bob Hamers, Christy Haynes, interview, Lee Bishop, nano, overview, press, sustainability

“Size Matters Not” or “How tiny water fleas make a BIG difference in the science world”

Posted on February 14, 2013

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 …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged clones, daphnia, food chain, Jared Bozich, reproduction, star wars, toxicity7 Comments

Why Does Old Ice Cream Get Crunchy?

Posted on February 7, 2013

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 …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged aggregation, ice cream, Lee Bishop, micro, nano, size, stability, surface8 Comments

¿Por qué se hace crujiente el helado viejo?

Posted on February 7, 2013

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! …

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