a blog by the NSF Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology
How many of us have ever heard the phrase “Like a diamond in the sky”? There is actually some truth to this expression that astronomers have known for many years. There are in fact tiny, shiny, and colorful diamonds in outer space. One piece of evidence of their existence is their presence in meteorites found …
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Picture yourself eating a juicy fish filet or a delicious shrimp cocktail. You might be surprised to discover the diverse array of technologies that are used to raise the fish or shrimp you ordered. In the past, that fish or shrimp landed on your plate after spending it’s life in the ocean or rivers. However, …
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For many people the celebration of the 4th of July is not totally complete without a good aerial fireworks show. A good firework show needs to have two essential components to deliver that thrilling experience most of us love to see—sound and color effects. Nanotechnology could make it possible for these fireworks effects to be …
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