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.
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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
Electrocuting a Pickle: Demonstrating Major Concepts in Science
Have you ever made lightning in a pickle? I have. It involves putting two iron nails in a pickle and
Royal Rife’s Universal Microscope (and Why It Can’t Exist)
In the 1930s, microscope designer Royal Rife made a splash with reports that he had designed a new microscope that
From Plants to St. Patrick’s Day, It’s Hard to Avoid the Color Green
As Kermit the Frog says, “It’s not easy being green.” But for plants and exuberant celebrators of March 17, it
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
How the Fruits Got Their Colors
It’s Sunday night and I am watching one of my favorite shows, which of course revolves around food. In this
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