Can nanotechnology help make a better COVID-19 test?
Did you know that scientists have used nanotechnology to develop a test for the MERS coronavirus? The results of the test
Tag: color
What gives gold nanoparticles their color?
In a previous post, Can gold melt at room temperature? Melting temperature depression!, we talked about how the color of gold
Nanostructures in chameleons, damselflies, and peacocks (oh my!)
My favorite rain jacket is bright blue. So bright, in fact, that my first semester chemistry professor was able to
Chemistry and Art in the Mountains of Morocco
Last month, I went on a dream trip – a 9-day tour through Morocco. Morocco is a beautiful country at
Bringing the Year in with a Bang!
The first time I used a hand-held sparkler was just a year ago. As I watched small sparks fly off
Using Nanoparticles in Glazes
Did you know that when you walk through an art museum, there is a good chance that you will come
Podcast Ep 15. The Art of Beehives, Foam, & Bubbles: An Interview with Peter Krsko
Artist Peter Krsko uses his background in physics and materials science to study and communicate about nature. He is described
Ep 7. What Do Glaciers Have to Do With Nanoscience?
Why do glaciers sometimes look blue? Hint: it’s not for the same reason we see blue as the color of the sky!
On this episode of the podcast, we have an interview with Dr. Robert Hamers, following up on his recent blog post. Bob is the Director of the Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology, and he tells us about a recent family trip to Alaska that got him wondering about why some glaciers have an amazing blue color.
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
Aerogels: Nanotechnology to Space and Beyond
Humans have been dreaming about space travel since the early ages. As many of you recall from the opening lines
