by Kyoungtea Kimedited by Arielle Mensch Can you imagine a technology that could fight diseases in blood vessels, map out complex structures in the body, and measure toxic chemicals in the environment? The potential benefits …
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Quantum Dots and Lipid Rafts: Analytical Chemistry Solves a Nanoscale Mystery
by Arielle Mensch edited by Joe Buchman Remember all those great Black Friday deals on QLED televisions? You may not realize it, but they were all about nanotechnology! The Q in QLED stands for quantum …
Nano-textiles: The Fabric of the Future
by Izzy Foreman-Ortiz edited by Arielle Mensch and Emily Caudill When you think of futuristic clothing, you probably imagine lots of metallics, holographic accents, and textures. In fact, the sci-fi imagery that springs to mind …
How do scientists determine the texture of cells?
co-authored by Arielle Mensch & Yi Cui We recently received a very intriguing question from a 12-year old reader, Olivia, who asked, “How do scientists figure out the texture of cells?” This is a great …
How Natural Organic Matter May Change How Nanoparticles Affect Bacteria
by Arielle Mensch Almost 4 years ago now (wow I’m getting old) I wrote a blog post about the Invisible Remnants of Dead Stuff Hiding in the Water called natural organic matter, or NOM. Well, …
How does nanoscale chemistry make fireflies glow brightly?
by Laura Satterfieldedited by Arielle Mensch The United States celebrated Independence Day last week, and most people in the US probably managed to see some fireworks. Besides the fireworks, one of my favorite things this …
What is the USA Science and Engineering Festival?
by Miranda Gallagher edited by Arielle Mensch “Whoa!” “We didn’t have anything like this when I was a kid!” “This is awesome!” I heard these three phrases repeated while attending the USA Science and Engineering …
Engineered Nanoparticles Change Shape in Soil and Groundwater
by Sam Lohse edited by Arielle Mensch Engineered nanoparticles (NPs) are now components of thousands of consumer products, including personal care products, sporting goods, solar panels, and next-generation batteries. In fact, demand for electric car …
Game Day Green: Sustainability in College Football
by Arielle Mensch edited by Caley Allen If you’re anything like me, the holiday season is a time for relaxation, family, food, and of course football! If you turned on the television during the New …
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 …