Tue, May 22, 2012

Nanoparticles Investigation Around the Web

 

Friends of the Earth on Nanotech: It’s No Friend of the Earth

Posted 1 year, 7 months ago

Friends of the Earth released its much-anticipated report on the climate costs of nanotechnology yesterday, revealing that while many have touted the potential of nanoparticles to do things like make solar panels smaller and more efficient, in fact overall nanotechnology is more of a threat than…

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The New TFT Investigation: How Scary Is Nanotechnology?

Posted 1 year, 6 months ago

Okay, so maybe “How scary is nanotechnology?” is a leading question. The truth is, nanotechnology, like most things, is neither all bad nor all good.

But first of all, what is nanotechnology? It’s one of those catch-all terms that refers to an extremely broad branch of science in which…

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The Big Three Nanoparticles, Part One: Hi-Ho Nanosilver

Posted 1 year, 4 months ago

There are nanoparticles used in over 1,000 everyday products and counting, according to the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies . Three particles in particular are currently raising the most concern with regards to public health: nanosilver, titanium dioxide, and carbon nanotubes. The primary…

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