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
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Valentine’s Day Science: What do M&Ms have to do with nanotechnology?
Do you have a favorite color of M&M, or a favorite type of M&M? Personally, I’m partial to orange M&Ms
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
Nano-Sensors: Small size, big impact
If you took high school chemistry, you might remember using pH indicator strips. You’d take a piece of the specially
Nature’s nanotechnology, bio-mimicry, and making the superpowers of your dreams a reality
Only over the past 20 years have we begun to harness the unique properties of nano-scale materials, while nature has
How do Lithium Ion Batteries Work? A Nanotechnology Explainer.
During a recent visit to Home Depot I came face to face with a lithium-ion battery, nanotechnology, and my interest
Liquor Aging, Tiny Barrels, and Next Generation Solar Cells
“You’ve gotta give it a taste to know!” answered the long-haired, cowboy shirt-wearing distiller dude at Madison, Wisconsin’s Old Sugar Distillery.
