How does nanoscale chemistry make fireflies glow brightly?
The United States celebrated Independence Day last week, and most people in the US probably managed to see some fireworks.
a blog by the NSF Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology
The United States celebrated Independence Day last week, and most people in the US probably managed to see some fireworks.
The first time I used a hand-held sparkler was just a year ago. As I watched small sparks fly off
Have you ever made lightning in a pickle? I have. It involves putting two iron nails in a pickle and
In the 1930s, microscope designer Royal Rife made a splash with reports that he had designed a new microscope that
As Kermit the Frog says, “It’s not easy being green.” But for plants and exuberant celebrators of March 17, it
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.
Recently I had the fortune to visit the state of Alaska. While there, I took a boat trip around the
It’s Sunday night and I am watching one of my favorite shows, which of course revolves around food. In this