by Andrew Maynard | Aug 29, 2009 | Emerging Technology, Nanotechnology, Recommended
Asked to conclude the Fourth International Conference on Nanotechnology, Occupational and Environmental Health in Helsinki this year, I rather rashly came up with the above title for my talk—thinking that I would find inspiration in the multitude of new research on...
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
The recent tragic account of seven Chinese workers suffering—apparently—from nanoparticle-induced lung disease, is likely to raise serious concerns with anyone potentially exposed to similar particles. Yet without the benefit of insight from scientists and others...
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 | Jun 16, 2009 | Emerging Technology, Nanotechnology, Policy, Public Perception
This month’s issue of the magazine Science & Technology takes a closer look at some of the controversies, dilemmas and decisions that will impact on the future development of the science and technology of working at the nanoscale. Amongst the commentaries...
