by Andrew Maynard | Feb 18, 2010 | Nanotechnology, Policy
It looks like the US is heading for some serious action on addressing the safe development and use of nanotechnology-enabled materials, products and processes in 2011. Reading through the just-released National Nanotechnology Initiative’s (NNI) Supplement to...
by Andrew Maynard | May 21, 2009 | Nanotechnology, Policy
The unthinkable has happened! The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is poised to get $5 million in crisp new dollars for researching possible workplace risks arising from nanotechnology. It may not sound like a big deal. But believe...
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 | Dec 10, 2008 | Nanotechnology, Policy
The National Research Council of the National Academies releases its review of the National Nanotechnology Initiative Strategy for Nanotechnology-Related Environmental, Health, and Safety Research. And it’s not pretty. Most people acknowledge that innovation is vital...
by Andrew Maynard | Jan 4, 2008 | Nanotechnology, Policy
In 2004, the US National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) had a strategy – and it was OK. But what has happened since then? Has progress been made against planned actions? What have been the major challenges to progress? Have effective solutions been found? And...
