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 …
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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 …
Recycling: A Strategy for Sustainable Nanotechnology?
by Howard Fairbrother These days we are all familiar with the concept of recycling, which for most of us involves the weekly ritual of placing waste materials such as bottles, cans, and cardboard into oversized, …
Celebrating National Nanotechnology Day and Indigenous Peoples Day
by Miriam Krause When I was a kid, I remember learning that “in 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue,” and that one Monday in October there was this holiday called Columbus Day that nobody seemed …
Have You Ever Heard a Lemon Sing? Music and Chemistry
by Alicia McGeachy edited by Merve Doğangün Have you ever used a poem or song to help yourself remember a complicated concept or a list that you were sure to forget? (Figure 1) As I …
Using Nanoparticles in Glazes
by Nikita Rozanov edited by Joe Buchman Did you know that when you walk through an art museum, there is a good chance that you will come across nanoparticles? Long before nanoparticles began finding applications …