Monthly Archives: August 2008

Tired of Waiting … [with apologies to Ray Davies]

By Richard Denison / Published: August 20, 2008

Richard Denison, Ph.D., is a Senior Scientist.

EDF’s recent news release that gave a less-than-glowing review to the performance of EPA’s Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program (NMSP) engendered a critique from Michael Heintz of Porter & Wright, accusing us of being “irresponsible” and potentially “sector damaging.” Our release had lamented the mediocre level of participation and lack of transparency surrounding the NMSP. I’ve posted a reply to Michael’s post, but also want to post it here. Read More »

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Sticking Point: Nanotechnology, Lizard Feet, and Taping Grown Men to the Ceiling

By Cal Baier-Anderson / Published: August 7, 2008

Cal Baier-Anderson, Ph.D., is a Health Scientist.

We often think of nanotechnology as the latest product of ultra-modern science, but humans did not invent the nanoscale. We were not even the first to use materials with nanoscale features: The gecko beat us to it by several million years. Even more impressive, this little reptile has managed to use nanoscale materials apparently without experiencing any ill effects. It remains to be seen if we will be able to do this.
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