/oss/taxonomy/term/1187/all en /oss/article/medical-student-contributors-technology/nanogold-ruby-red-glass-possible-cancer-treatment <p>Though aesthetically pleasing, gold is scientifically quite boring. It is chemically inert, meaning it doesn’t easily react with other chemicals and remains shiny for long periods which is why it is prized in jewelry. But when it comes to tiny pieces of gold, only nanometers long, the science becomes far more interesting. These mini metal flecks of gold nanoparticles have potentially far-reaching applications.</p> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:53:48 +0000 Maya McKeown, B.Sc. 9594 at /oss /oss/article/environment-health/nanosilver <p>Living is a wasteful business. Just think of all the stuff we dispose of down are drains and toilets. Pharmaceuticals, oils, cosmetics, hair, condoms, glues, paints, nail polish removers, soap, urine, feces, food remnants, toilet paper, pesticides, dyes, cleaning agents, blood and even vomit. And there are plenty of bacteria and viruses that go down as well.</p> Mon, 19 Aug 2013 15:59:15 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 2004 at /oss