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Author: Tian (Autumn) Qiu

June 27, 2016 blog post

Bacteria in the Shell: A Nano-bio Hybrid for Solar Energy Capture

As a fan of sci-fi, I recently watched two classic movies: the original Star Wars (which you’re probably familiar with)

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October 29, 2015 blog post

Using Gene Expression to Learn About Nanoparticle Toxicity

What happens to cells when they come into contact with nanoparticles? Researchers in the Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology are trying

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December 16, 2014 blog post

There’s plenty of room at the bottom… for ART!

What do you need if you want to create an art piece that is not visible to our bare eyes?

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April 1, 2014 blog post

Space Elevator: A Lasting Dream for a Sky-reaching Tree

Ever since the first human being looked up to the starry night, the dream of chasing the stars and space

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August 27, 2013 blog post

Forensic Nanotechnology: a scientific whodunit

“You know my methods, Watson.” “Yes I know. It’s NANOPARTICLES.” If Sherlock Holmes was a nanomaterial scientist, his partner might

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