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There is little to fear from nanoparticles in food

Nanomaterials, and especially nanoparticles, have been on some people's worry list for at least a decade.

Bio & Medicine

Jun 8, 2016

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Monitoring sun exposure with a portable paper sensor

Summer is around the corner—time for cookouts and sunbathing. But too much sun can result in sunburn, which is the main cause of skin cancer. Because the time it takes to get burned depends on many factors, it is not easy ...

Engineering

May 25, 2016

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Using solid-state materials with gold nanoantennas for more durable solar cells

Hokkaido University scientists are testing the development of solar cells made of solid materials to improve their ability to function under harsh environmental conditions.

Nanomaterials

May 25, 2016

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How nanoparticles flow through the environment

Carbon nanotubes remain attached to materials for years while titanium dioxide and nanozinc are rapidly washed out of cosmetics and accumulate in the ground. Within the National Research Program "Opportunities and Risks of ...

Bio & Medicine

May 12, 2016

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Common nanoparticle has subtle effects on oxidative stress genes

A nanoparticle commonly used in food, cosmetics, sunscreen and other products can have subtle effects on the activity of genes expressing enzymes that address oxidative stress inside two types of cells. While the titanium ...

Bio & Medicine

May 10, 2016

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Core-shell nanostructures show promise in production of fuel gases

Researchers at the University of Georgia have created a nanostructure that could provide a path toward using solar energy more efficiently in the production of fuel gases.

Materials Science

Mar 14, 2016

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New solar-powered organic compound to tackle air and water pollution

Nanoscientists at the Univeristy of Alicante have modified a commonly used compound, titanium dioxide, turning it from white to black to boost its efficiency and making environmental applications a real possibility.

Materials Science

Feb 12, 2016

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Researchers seek efficient means of splitting water

Photovoltaics promise to help meet our energy needs by turning sunlight into electricity. We can't run everything that way, but with a little tweaking, photovoltaic materials can use solar energy to split water into hydrogen ...

Materials Science

Feb 5, 2016

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