Nanosponges
“Nanosponges” in the bloodstream could mop up toxins from bacteria, bees, or snakes.
Podcast for 15 March 2013
An ancient pigment with futuristic applications, the hidden electricity between flowers and bees, and a new, improved anti-fog coating. Also: the unlikely history of camels.
Vehicle Nanoparticles
Nano-sized particles from vehicles damage brain cells, according to an animal study.
Sea Urchin Teeth
The sea urchin's super-sharp could inspire new nano-materials.
Body Networks Roundup
Your body could one day act as a cell phone antenna.
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FLU SEASON: Can exercise help stave off illness? Changes to the seasonal flu vaccine, bacterial surprises, and better ways to purify water in developing countries. Also: did life originate between mica sheets?
Nanotech Roundup
Scientists are tapping in to the energy-producing potential of sewage-eating bacteria.
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SUNSCREEN & SUPPLEMENTS: Sunscreens from ivy, why tanning oil speeds up skin damage, and when to apply sunscreen. Also: the link between fructose and pancreatic cancer, and over-the-counter weight-loss supplements fail the grade.
Nanotech Roundup
Nanomaterials with antibacterial properties could be used in food packaging and footwear.
Ivy Sunscreen
English ivy produces natural nano-sized particles that could improve sunscreens.
Boron Nanotubes
The main ingredient in clown makeup is being used to create a nano-material that could protect astronauts from solar radiation.
Nano-Diamond Therapy
Nano-sized diamonds can help deliver targeted doses of insulin to heal burns.
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HEALTH UPDATE - The genetics of the placebo effect, nano-diamond wound therapy, the rise of vitamin D deficiency, and more.
Nano-Needle
A nano-sized needle delivers molecules to particular spots inside a cell.
Nanoparticles
Nanoparticles aren't any more toxic to cells than larger particles.
Electronic Cotton
Electrically conductive cotton could be used to make clothes that monitor your health.
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TECHNOLOGY UPDATE: Could sunscreens be more than skin deep? Why headphones and pacemakers don't mix and a new use for electric cars.
Nanoparticles & Skin
Nanoparticles are common ingredients in cosmetics, but scientists are finding that they're more than skin deep.