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Ecology Coatings is featured in this Fast Company article called Sally’s Dreamcoat - foucssing on waterproof and microbial resistant applications of nanocoatings.  Apparently these are created with the use of nanotechnology liquid solids which dry without evaporation and therefore without emissions.  The article provides a good example of innovation in action.

On International Women’s Day last week, Peter and I were discussing the contribution of women to nanotechnology.  Therefore it was interesting to see a profile of Prof Michelle Simmons of the University of New South Wales on the ABC program Catalyst that same evening (picture from Catalyst).  The transcipt is available here.

This isn’t nanotechnology, but with our recent Art Prizes, we have been thinking a lot about the role and impact of art on technology.  This article called ‘Biotechnology on Display’ in The Scientist looks at a recent gallery exhibition devoted to biotechnology-themed art including photographs by Hunter O’Reilly produced in collaboration with bacteria (pictured).

NanoVic and AZoNano have just released thier second nanotechnology podcast - this one investigates the potential health, safety and environmental implications of nanotechnology. The podcast features key staekholders such as Georgia Miller, Friends of the Earth spokesperson on nanotechnology; Steve Mullins from the ACTU; Angus Robinson, from insurance agency CGU (IAG); ethicist Dr Rob Sparrow from Monash University and toxicologist Assoc Prof Paul Wright from RMIT University.

The first nanotechnology podcast was a general introduction to Australian nanotechnology. Both these podcasts provide information about nanotechnology to the public in an informed and easy-to-access way. Let us know what you think!