by Andrew Maynard | Feb 5, 2009 | Civic Science, Engagement
I’ve been sitting here for over half an hour, trying to work out how to start this blog in an engaging and witty way, but have failed miserably—it’s been a long day! Instead, let me come straight to the point, because it’s quite a simple one—please read Sir Robert...
by Andrew Maynard | Feb 2, 2009 | Communication, Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology: What is it, what can it do, what are the downsides, and how can we ensure it reaches its full potential? Managing the Small Stuff. Also available in High Definition on Vimeo The promise and challenges of nanotechnology is something I lecture on a lot. ...
by Andrew Maynard | Jan 25, 2009 | Emerging Technology, Engagement, Nanotechnology
I spend quite a bit of my time talking to different groups about nanotechnology, including its potential and its challenges. And as a result, I’m constantly on the prowl for new ways of illustrating why nanotechnology is important. In particular, I’ve been keeping my...
by Andrew Maynard | Jan 7, 2009 | Civic Science, Communication, Nanotechnology
Here’s a bit of trivia to brighten your day: Between 2000 and 2007, Chinese scientists published roughly one nanotoxicology paper for every ten million people in the country. In contrast, US scientists published twenty-five nanotoxicology papers for every ten...
by Andrew Maynard | Dec 31, 2008 | Emerging Technology, Policy, Public Perception
Science gone right, science gone wrong, science gone social, science gone political—it’s all here in five off-beat book recommendations to kick off 2009. Ranging from Darwin’s Origin of Species to Sir Terry Pratchett’s Nation, the one thing I think I can guarantee is...
