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Old tires converted to new outdoor pants
Polyamides based on chemically recycled tires form the basis for new, robust outdoor... More
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow… plastic?
A new technique allows the detection of tiny plastic particles in snow, rain and even... More
The "Crispr/Cas" for the chemical industry
After a successful career in research at Empa, Matthias Koebel has now ventured into the private sector and founded the start-up Siloxene. The young entrepreneur... More
eREACHNano helps you to to register nanoforms under REACH
In a new nanopinion on EUON, Dr. Dorte Rasmussen introduces the app eREACHNano, which explains and familiarizes interested individuals and companies with the registration... More
Restricting hazardous chemicals protects millions of Europeans from serious diseases
EU-wide restrictions protect the health of citizens by reducing risks of serious illness such as cancers, sexual development disorders, asthma and skin allergies. They also... More
Your body is a power plant
The technology developed by the ETH spin-off Mithras Technology wouldn’t be out of place in a science fiction movie: the user’s own body heat powers... More
Gold nanocomposite contact lenses that correct colour blindness
Imagine seeing the world in muted shades — gray sky, gray grass. Some people with colour blindness see everything this way, though most can’t see... More
Fighting respiratory virus outbreaks through 'nano-popcorn' sensor-based rapid detection
Viral respiratory diseases are easily transmissible and can spread rapidly across the globe, causing significant damage. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is a testament to this.... More