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March 3, 2020 blog post

How do we measure the size of nanoparticles in a solution?

The size of the materials in nanotechnology is one of the most important factors that power and define the properties

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February 14, 2018 blog post

Can gold melt at room temperature? Melting temperature depression!

Gold is one of the most highly desired metals in the world. The precious yellow metal is rare in nature

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July 22, 2014 blog post

Invisible Remnants of Dead Stuff Hiding in Water

Ready for a little test?  Try to list all of the things you can think of that are found in

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July 15, 2014 blog post

Animated Ladybug Super Zoom-In

Here is the underside of a ladybug. Click the image to enlarge. You won’t regret it! In this post I

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July 7, 2014 blog post

How I Study Nanoparticles’ Interactions with Biological Soup

Designing non-toxic nanomaterials requires that we understand how those nanomaterials interact with biological systems. Systems such as you me, and

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June 10, 2014 blog post

Two Ways to Make Nanoparticles

In Marco’s previous post, you can read how making nanoparticles is like baking – different proportions of ingredients and different

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June 3, 2014 blog post

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

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February 18, 2014 blog post

The Atomic Difference Between Diamonds and Graphite

Everything is made of atoms. Usually these atoms are strongly connected to one another, in an amazing variety of configurations.

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January 16, 2014 blog post

The Mystery of the Surface: Your Kitchen Table is Far From Simple

The last time I played with Google Street View, I saw my car in the driveway and could practically count

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August 20, 2013 blog post

How to Avoid Bitter Coffee and Why it Exists in the First Place – a scientific look at brewing

Coffee. Not only can it be used in scientific experiments, but every day the delectable flavors derived from the humble

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