by Andrew Maynard | Oct 11, 2009 | Communication, Engagement, Public Perception
Sunday morning breakfast – a croissant, a coffee, and a stress-free morning. But wait a minute… I wonder how healthy all that butter is? When did I last have my cholesterol levels checked? Were they high? Will my crisp, moist butter croissant push me...
by Andrew Maynard | Sep 28, 2009 | Communication, Nanotechnology, Recommended
Curious, concerned or just plain confused about nanotechnology? The new website Nano & Me might be just what you are looking for. Funded in part by the UK department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and developed by the Responsible Nano Forum, Nano &...
by Andrew Maynard | Sep 14, 2009 | Nanotechnology, Recommended
Where’s the best place to look for down to earth information on nanotechnology safety? Surprisingly, given how much time I spend speaking and writing about the subject, I don’t think I have ever sat down and compiled such a list. But while preparing for this year’s...
by Andrew Maynard | Sep 11, 2009 | Nanotechnology, Oversight
Regulators around the world are currently grappling with how to manage the possible risks associated with first generation nanotechnologies. But increasingly sophisticated nanotechnology-based products are coming – will the old regulations still cover these emerging...
by Andrew Maynard | Sep 1, 2009 | Engagement, Geoengineering, Recommended
Initial reflections on the new Royal Society report “Geoengineering the climate: Science, governance and uncertainty” After many months’ hard work, the Royal Society’s much-anticipated report on geoengineering was published today. Aimed at...
