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Drawing inspiration from feet
A German research team has increased the adherence of silicone materials by imitating the feet of... More
Graphene’s first visit to the stratosphere
The Centre for Advanced Two-Dimensional Materials (CA2DM) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has collaborated with the US-space travel company Boreal Space to investigate... More
Nano-sunscreen pollutes the sea
A recent study conducted at beaches in Southern France suggests that significant amounts of nano-Titanium dioxide (TiO2) are released into the sea. This nanomaterial can... More
Norwegian nanoscientists reveal new battery
Norwegian researchers at the Institute for Energy Technology have found a way to improve the capacity of conventional batteries by 300-500%. That would imply smartphones... More
Nano-silver against antibiotic resistance
Scientists from the Palacký University (UP) in Olomouc have discovered a unique mechanism that enables bacteria to defend themselves against silver nanoparticles, which are widely... More
Greener construction with graphene-concrete?
As the planet urbanises, attention is turning towards the most basic of building materials – concrete – to ensure the imminent construction boom is as... More
Super slippery packaging to reduce food waste
Almost everyone who eats fast food is familiar with the frustration of trying to squeeze every last drop of ketchup out of the small packets... More
Do you worry about nano-sunscreen?
Protecting your skin from the sun is the most effective way to reduce your risk of getting skin cancer. Yet for a few years now,... More