by Miriam Krause Happy New Year, everyone! 2016 was a very busy year for Sustainable Nano and the Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology. Researchers in the Center had nine papers published in scientific journals and have a …
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A Veteran’s Story of One Summer with the Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology
by Hyo Park It seems like just yesterday when I was enlisted in the U.S. Navy performing naval exercises to improve international relations with South Korea and Japan. I completed search and rescue swimmer training, …
Using Gold Nanobullets for Genetic Engineering
by Joe Buchman edited by Eric Melby Have you seen the movie Avatar? I remember being captivated by the colorful world of Pandora, where the Na’vi lived. Some of the most picturesque scenes take place …
What is Machine Learning and How is it Changing Physical Chemistry and Materials Science?
by Qiang Cui When I talk about artificial intelligence (AI), the usual images that come to mind are from fiction: Hal from 2001: A Space Odyssey, the cyborg from The Terminator, or perhaps the gloomy …
Does Eating Turkey Make You Sleepy? (Answer: No, but tryptophan can teach us about nanotoxicology!)
by Stephanie Mitchell edited by Mimi Hang and Ariane Vartanian Every Thanksgiving we gorge ourselves on delicious food and become very sleepy. Inevitably at that point, someone volunteers that it’s the turkey that’s made you …
What Does the U.S Election Mean for Science?
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 …
Why Do Parks Care What Sunscreen We Use?
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 …
Nature Under a Microscope: Exploring the Beauty of Nanoscience
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 …
Ivy League Nanoparticles
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 …
Happy Mole Day 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 …