Renewed for 5 More Years!
Today is the first day of our Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology “Phase IIb” renewal! This means that the National Science
Author: Bob Hamers
I'm a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin Madison. I am interested in Sustainability, Nanotechnology, and Renewable Energy
Nano in your ear! Nanotechnology and hearing
Nano in your ear! No, it’s not a childish taunt of nanotechnology adherents or a threat of nano-bots invading our bodies,
What’s With All Those Flaming Cell Phones? A Primer on Battery Safety
By now you’ve probably heard about Samsung’s recall of all Galaxy Notes 7s. Several years ago the entire worldwide fleet
Bob’s Beautiful Blue Glacier
Recently I had the fortune to visit the state of Alaska. While there, I took a boat trip around the
Buckle Your Seat Belts: The Phase II Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology is Ready for Launch!
Over the last 10 years the world has seen revolutionary changes in how we see, how we communicate, and how
The Science Behind Deflate-Gate
The football community is abuzz about the latest scandal to hit football – deflate-gate! The New England Patriots are accused
Nuclear Proliferation & Sustainability: the History of Nanodiamonds
Half a century ago, a Soviet scientist was tucked away in a top-secret facility. The results of his experiments are
A Giant of Nanotechnology Falls – Heinrich Rohrer
Heinrich (“Heini”) Rohrer, a nanotechnology pioneer, Nobel Prize winner, and personal mentor to me and many other scientists, has died.
Why are Nanomaterials so Special and What is the Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology?
Now that you’ve somehow gotten to this blog, you’re probably wondering, “Where am I? What is this ‘Center for Sustainable
