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New Report: The Construction Nanomaterials Revolution

Impact: Nanotechnology    July 30, 2010
Of the many ongoing technology developments, it’s arguable that nanotechnology will have the most immediate, visible, and continuing impact. Nano-this and nano-that have already sprung up in the English vocabulary like mushrooms after rain and marketing-speak has long since incorporated the benefits of NEW: With Nano-whatever. Barely a week goes by without an announcement of [...]
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New study: Chemical mixture toxicity

Impact: Pollution    April 1, 2010
The situation is simple to describe: Almost all toxicity testing of pollutants is done on a chemical-by-chemical basis. Almost none of the testing involves multiple pollutants in combination (a chemical cocktail, a suite of pollutants, a toxic mix). Chemicals thrown together have a tendency to interact, producing new chemicals. This is particularly true when the [...]
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