by Andrew Maynard | Apr 29, 2009 | Emerging Technology, Nanotechnology, Rethinking Science & Technology
Part 5 of a series on rethinking science and technology for the 21st century Last time in this series of occasional blogs, I made the rather bold statement that while science and technology are going to have a highly visible impact on our lives over the next few...
by Andrew Maynard | Mar 30, 2009 | Nanotechnology
A guest blog by Dr. Frans Kampers, director of the Wageningen biotechnology center for food and health innovation (BioNT) at the Wageningen University and Research Center in the Netherlands. Using nanotechnology to make food better—it seems like a good idea, but does...
by Andrew Maynard | Mar 2, 2009 | Emerging Technology, Nanotechnology, Oversight
Ten years ago to the month, one of the first research reports detailing the challenges of ensuring the safe use of engineered nanomaterials was delivered to the UK Health and Safety Executive. The report wasn’t for general release, and you’ll be hard pressed to find...
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...
