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Knocking nanoparticles off the socks

Knocking nanoparticles off the socks

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

created Oct 28, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Scientists in Switzerland are reporting results of one of the first studies on the release of silver nanoparticles from laundering those anti-odor, anti-bacterial socks now on the market. Their findings, scheduled ...





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Xerox Develops Silver Ink for Cheap Printable Electronics

Technology / Engineering

created Oct 27, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (12) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Xerox has developed an ink which can be used to print circuits onto plastics, films, and textiles. Although circuits printed on flexible materials aren't new, Xerox's method may be cheap and ...


Weather-sensitive architectural skins integrate form with function

Weather-sensitive architectural skins integrate form with function

Other Sciences / Other

created Nov 06, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Buildings typically provide shelter from the elements, but one Ryerson University researcher thinks structures ought to relate more to the environment instead. To this end, she has created architectural "skins," ...


Association marks 20 years of greening Hollywood (AP)

Association marks 20 years of greening Hollywood

Space & Earth / Environment

created Oct 26, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (3) | comments 0

(AP) -- With local, organic food, minimal electricity use and on-site composting, the Environmental Media Association's 20th anniversary party might be the green standard for future Hollywood awards shows.


Workplace BPA exposure increases risk of male sexual dysfunction

Medicine & Health / Health

created Nov 11, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

High levels of workplace exposure to Bisphenol-A may increase the risk of reduced sexual function in men, according to a Kaiser Permanente study appearing in the journal Human Reproduction.



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