by Andrew Maynard | Aug 25, 2009 | Nanotechnology, Public Perception
Could using sunscreen lead to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or other neurodegenerative diseases? The association seems far-fetched – given the amount of sunscreens, creams and lotions used every day, surely someone would noticed a link by now if it...
by Andrew Maynard | Aug 18, 2009 | Nanotechnology
A new study about to be published in the European Respiratory Journal links workplace nanoparticle exposure to seven cases of serious and progressive lung disease in China – leading to two patient deaths – and presses a number of “hot” buttons...
by Andrew Maynard | Aug 18, 2009 | Nanotechnology, Recommended
In the wake of a new study linking “nanotechnology” to two deaths and five additional cases of lung disease, the emerging technology of the ultra-small could be in for a rough ride. Yet the real risk is that in the rush to use or even abuse the findings, the science...
by Andrew Maynard | Jul 3, 2009 | Nanotechnology
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) – a US-based non-profit organization committed to using public information to protect public health and the environment – has just released what is probably the most comprehensive evaluation to date of the safety and...
by Andrew Maynard | May 26, 2009 | Communication, Environment, Nanotechnology, Oversight, Recommended
Back in April, the folks at the PBS station THIRTEEN asked me to answer 13 questions on nanotechnology and the environment for their website feature Green Thirteen. The questions ended up covering most of nanotechnology – what it is, what it’s good for,...
