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14th International Nano-Dialogue on "Life Cycle and Regulation of Advanced (Nano-)Materials»
On November 12th and 13th 2020, the 14th International Nano-Dialogue took place not as planned in Vaduz, but virtually – because of an approximately 100... More
What do EU citizens think about nanomaterials?
Citizens call for better labeling of everyday products and greater awareness of risks and... More
How nanotechnology helps Covid-19 vaccines based on mRNA work
The first Covid 19 vaccines are based on messenger-RNA technology. While these are now already being administered, let's remember the vehicles that get them to... More
Disposable or fabric? Here’s what matters
Anyone who wants to protect themselves and others from a COVID-19 infection wears a mask these days. But what about the environmental impact of this... More
Reducing pesticide use with nanoparticles
Researchers at the Adolphe Merkle Institute and the Department of Biology at the University of Fribourg have discovered how certain silica nanoparticles could act as... More
Tiny robots made of metal and plastic
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a method that allows them to create micrometer-sized machines in which several materials are interwoven in complex ways. Such... More
How does nanotechnology address problems in the environment?
Environmental protection is one of the critical challenges faced by the human race. Over the years, we have unintentionally devastated our surroundings by creating and... More
New test for assessing the environmental compatibility of chemicals
New test uses insects to determine whether substances cause heritable changes in multicellular... More