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Emerging Risks Center – Competence Center for new risks launched
The Innovation Society presents the newly launched «Emerging Risks Center». In the center we combine the knowledge and experience of the Innovation Society in managing... More
Incandescent bulb comeback thanks to nanotechnology?
A group of researchers at the MIT has revealed a nanotechnological method allowing for a substantial increase in the energy efficiency of incadescent bulbs. To... More
Effects of Plastic Nanoparticles on the Environment
A new project dubbed “RealRiskNano”, jointly conducted by Heriot-Watt and Plymouth Universities, will examine the effects and risks of nano-scale plastic particles on marine food... More
Nanoparticles in paints
The latest article of the DaNa-information platform on nanomaterials discusses various aspects of nanoparticles in paints, such as: types of nanomaterials used in paints, effects... More
Nano zinc oxide may prevent infections
Researchers from the University of Michigan found that an ingredient applied in sunscreens can be used as an effective antibacterial coating for implants such as... More
Are cars nanotube factories on wheels?
Cars appear to produce carbon nanotubes, and some of the evidence has been found in human lungs. Researchers have detected the presence of carbon nanotubes... More
Emerging Risks in the insurance industry
The October issue of the magazine "VersicherungsPraxis" deals with insurance-related aspects of so-called emerging risks (ER). In the interview of the lead topic, Dr. Christoph... More
New Database Shows Nanotechnology in Food Products
Against the background of the increasing spread of food products containing nanomaterials, the Center for Food Safety (CFS) built a new information platform for consumers.... More