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Cigarette filters that dissolve themselves – completely
Cigarette filters are the product which is most often improperly disposed, by just throwing it away in the open instead of the ashtray. As a... More
Nano-absorbers enable water production in deserts
The solar-powered machine uses a metal-organic framework to extract up to 1.3 liters a day from dry... More
Artificial muscles bloom and dance
Scientific art demonstrates new, ultra-thin and resistant... More
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