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Falling snow contains microplastics
Scientists detect microplastics in the snow of the alps and arctic... More
Algae-based water filter may save lives
Algae can be processed into cellulose fibres. These can be used as water filters to remove bacteria and viruses from drinking water and prevent deadly... More
"BILDUNG Schweiz" reports about SimplyNano
Secondary school teachers with an interest in nanotechnology experiments in schools should get to know the SimplyNano experimental kits. "BILDUNG Schweiz" shadowed a secondary school... More
Researchers study super-repellent nanosurfaces for safer fruits, vegetables
Texas A&M AgriLife Research and the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, TEES, were recently awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute... More
Information concerning nanomaterials and pollinating insects from DaNa 2.0
Pollinating insects like bees or bumblebees are potentially exposed to nanomaterials via aerosols, the pollen of contaminated plants and water droplets. Managed pollinators may be... More
Successful launch of the SimplyNano 2®-Project in Aargau
The project was launched back in March 2018 in a press conference at the Hightech Zentrum Aargau. This event was headed by the magistrate and... More
Lotus leaf inspires scientists to create world’s first antibacterial metal
Using inspiration from nature, a team of European researchers have harnessed new photonics technology to develop the first fluid-repellent, antibacterial, metal surface taking us a... More
„Nano 2.0“ – Risk management for emerging materials
In the last edition of VersicherungsPraxis, the journal of the general association of policyholders (GVNW) a report of Christoph Meili on the riskmanagement principles of... More