by Andrew Maynard | Dec 8, 2010 | Nanotechnology
I must have been just a little worked up when I spoke with Gwyneth Shaw at the New Haven Independent a couple of weeks ago on nanotechnology. I’m usually fairly circumspect with my comments to reporters (OK, so I know some readers have just spattered their...
by Andrew Maynard | Dec 6, 2010 | Emerging Technology, Nanotechnology
The US National Nanotechnology Initiative’s latest iteration of its Environmental, Health and Safety Research Strategy has just been posted on-line for public comment. Between now and January 6, anyone who is interested is encouraged to read the draft and...
by Andrew Maynard | Nov 27, 2010 | Nanotechnology
Here’s a bit of trivia: with the 4000 character limit on comments on the National Nanotechnology Initiative Draft Strategic Plan, you might as well ditch the official portal, and tweet your comments to the Office of Science and Technology Policy – 28...
by Andrew Maynard | Nov 16, 2010 | Emerging Technology, Environment, Nanotechnology
Friends of the Earth have just released a new report challenging claims that nanotechnology will lead to greener, more energy-efficient technologies, lower-impact technologies. I’ve only had the chance to skim through the report so far, and so don’t have...
by Andrew Maynard | Nov 4, 2010 | Emerging Technology, Nanotechnology, Oversight, Policy, Recommended
Back in the mists of time, I was approached with a crazy proposition – would I help co-edit a book on nanotechnologies regulation! In a moment of weakness I said yes, and a little more than two and a half years later, the book is finally about to hit the...
by Andrew Maynard | Nov 4, 2010 | Emerging Technology, Engagement, Nanotechnology
This image from the first US National Science and Engineering Festival attracted my attention this morning: It’s a wordle constructed from responses to the question “What will be the greatest discoveries and advancements science and engineering will bring...
