a blog by the NSF Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology
The periodic table of elements is one of the most recognizable icons of chemical science: An example periodic table of the elements (image by Offnfopt) It may not be as widely-known as next week's February holiday, but National Periodic Table Day, February 7, is a great excuse to talk about this amazing tool that is …
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We're venturing into a new medium here at Sustainable Nano: infographics! This first entry is all about the amazing eighth element in the Periodic Table: oxygen. What other topics do you want to see infographics about? Let us know in the comments or on Twitter or Facebook!
While the word ābacteriaā conjures images of human illness and death for many people, the vast majority of bacteria in the world allow for the healthy functioning of humans and ecosystems. The way they do this ranges from breaking down food in animalsā digestive systems (yes, even ours) to cycling life-giving chemical elements from things …
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