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 …
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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 …
Magnetic Nanoparticles in Cancer Treatment
by Ellen Purdy edited by Joe Buchman Although nanomedicine may sound like something out of a science fiction film, it is already being put to use in treating a range of human illnesses. Magnetic nanoparticles …
Why do Scientists Care about Bacterial Replication?
by Joe Buchman edited by Arielle Mensch Did you know that under the right conditions, bacteria can divide every 20 minutes?1 (That’s how bacteria reproduce – one cell splits into two.) That means that 10 …
Nanomaterials in bicycles???? Part 2
by Margy Robinson edited by Joe Buchman In Tuesday’s post, I told you about the impressive properties of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and how they can increase strength and reduce weight in bicycle frames compared to …
Nanomaterials in bicycles???? Part 1
by Margy Robinson edited by Joe Buchman I like bicycles. As a kid, bikes were part of carefree, blue-skied summer days endlessly circling the neighborhood cul-de-sac with friends until the street lamps turned on and …
Turkeys and Photonic Crystals: Lots to Be Thankful For
by Mimi Hang edited by Joe Buchman and Ian Gunsolus Did you know that Americans consume a whopping average of 46 million turkeys at Thanksgiving? That’s about 1 turkey for every 7 Americans!1,2 With the …
How Can You Tell if Bacteria are Alive or Dead?
by Joe Buchman edited by Ian Gunsolus Think about the last time you cooked meat, wiped down a countertop with Lysol, or used hand sanitizer. You already know that these actions will help to kill …
Sustainable Lamps Powered by Algae
by Joe Buchman edited by Ariane Vartanian Have you ever thought about lighting up the streets using algae? I know I certainly hadn’t before researching for this post, but there are some scientists who have …
The Chemical Story Behind Non-Petroleum-Based Plastics
by Joe Buchman Every year, millions of tons of plastic are discarded into landfills, where they will take hundreds of years to break down. New biodegradable plastics offer a potential solution to this problem. Let’s …