Opinions
Would you buy nano sports equipment?
What do you think about sports equipment manufactured with nano-technology? In the last decade, our store shelves have become filled with more than thousand of products manufactured using nanotechnology. Among these nanotechnology products you can find sport equipment. These products include … Continue reading
NanOlympics – A call for bloggers
Nanochannels is a project funded by the European Commission to inform and engage the public on issues related to nanotechnology. As part of our efforts to raise a discussion on the ethical, legal and social aspects of nanotechnology, we would … Continue reading
Are fish risking their lives to have your feet less smelly?
An increasing number of commercial products are using nanosilver. From socks, to baby bottles, to bandages, nanoparticles of silver are used to infer antibacterial properties to the product, without affecting its appearance, since the nanoparticles are transparent. However, concern has … Continue reading
"The Pistorius Case" and Nanotech in the Olympics
Four years ago Oscar Pistorius was not allowed to join the running competition of the Olympic Games 2008. His prostheses were judged as bionic legs- performing better than “normal legs”-so he would have had an advantage with respects to his … Continue reading
El Mundo Survey Results: Did you know some clothes are made with nano textiles?
El Mundo, Nanochannels media partner, published the results of a poll that was published on the Nanochannels section on it’s website. The question was: “Did you know some clothes are made with nano textiles?” (¿Sabía que algunas prendas de ropa … Continue reading
Would you use a product, for instance a cream, containing a Nanomaterial?
Would you use a product, for instance a cream, containing a Nanomaterial?