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Online survey about the DGUV nano portal
The DGUV nano portal imparts basics on nanotechnology and nanomaterials and contains five nanoramas which illustrate the safe handling with nanomaterials. Currently, the Institute of... More
Brochure: Small giants in our everyday life
Under the heading «nano is everywhere», the Federal Minstry of Education and Research published the brochure “Winzige Riesen in unserem Alltag – Verantwortungsvoller Umgang mit... More
Presentation of the «SimplyNano 2» experimental kit in Düsseldorf
The Innovation Society presents the new “Simply Nano 2” experimental kit in Düsseldorf for the first time. The kit is a new teaching material about... More
New nano-brochure on nanotechnologies for consumers
The new nano-brochure of the Ministry of Rural Affairs and Consumer Protection Baden-Württemberg documents the current state of knowledge on nanotechnologies for consumers and answers... More
Internship "Emerging Risks/Nanotechnology"
To complete our Emerging Risks Center team (www.emergingriskscenter.ch) we are looking for an intern (100%) starting in autumn/winter... More
Research team uses nanoparticles to break up plaque and prevent cavities
The bacteria that live in dental plaque and contribute to tooth decay often resist traditional antimicrobial treatment, as they can "hide" within a sticky biofilm... More
Carbon nanotube mesh helps reorganise neural tissue
A 3D artificial scaffold network made from multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) could help locally “rewire” nerve tissue. This is the new finding from researchers in... More
A shampoo bottle that empties completely–every last drop
It’s one of life’s little annoyances: that last bit of shampoo that won’t quite pour out of the bottle. Or the last bit of hand... More