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March 6, 2013 blog post

“How do Lasers Work?” or “Not your father’s lightsaber”

When Luke Skywalker receives his father’s lightsaber from Obi Wan in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, he learns

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February 25, 2013 blog post

How do Black Lights Work, Why do Highlighters Look So Bright, and How Can You Impress Your Significant Other with Science?

Prepare to embark on a colorful and illuminating journey. Before we begin: Did you know that there is a secret

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February 19, 2013 blog post

The Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology on Minnesota Public Radio

Just wanted to share a great Minnesota Public Radio story on our very own Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology! Featuring our

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February 14, 2013 blog post

“Size Matters Not” or “How tiny water fleas make a BIG difference in the science world”

In Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, the evil emperor creates an army of “clones” that are exactly identical to

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February 7, 2013 blog post

Why Does Old Ice Cream Get Crunchy?

…and what does that have to do with sustainable nanotechnology? As with all good meals of information, let’s start this

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January 29, 2013 blog post

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

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