Celebrating Science at a Science Fiction Convention
I am a second-generation science fiction fan; my parents have been Star Trek fans since the ‘60s, and I grew
Tag: pollution
Emerging Technology in Air Pollution Sensors: EPA Wildland Fire Sensors Challenge
California’s autumn 2018 Camp Fire wildfire was the deadliest and most destructive fire in the state’s history and the deadliest
Agricultural Pollution in the Chesapeake Bay and What is Being Done About It
A lot is being said these days about pollution in waterways, how to prevent it, and how to clean up
Engineered Nanoparticles Change Shape in Soil and Groundwater
Engineered nanoparticles (NPs) are now components of thousands of consumer products, including personal care products, sporting goods, solar panels, and
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
Ep 10. Why Were Plastic Mirobeads Banned? Marine Debris and Sustainable Plastics
Plastic debris in our water is a huge pollution problem, and just one source of that pollution is the tiny microbeads that have been widely used in personal care products. In this episode of the podcast, we interview Dr. Richard Thompson, a Professor of Marine Biology at Plymouth University and an expert on the effects of plastic debris in the marine environment. We discuss the recent federal ban on microbeads and what consumers can do to be more sustainable in our day-to-day use of plastics.
Why Do Parks Care What Sunscreen We Use?
Earlier this year I went to Mexico for spring break. During my trip I visited sinkholes (called cenotes) and Xcaret,
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with Fluorescence
Our last blog post featured lighting technology powered by algae, and this week is all about a different example of
The Roof Coating that could Reduce Smog
In 2012 around 7 million people died as a result of air pollution exposure according to the World Health Organization.
Dumping Nanoparticles into a Fjord: How to Think About the Potential Environmental Impacts
Nanoparticles and the Environment Series, Part II (click here for Part I) Let’s dive in to a real-world nanotechnology problem
Sustainable Nano 