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Nanohype : the truth behind the nanotechnology buzz

Authors: Berube, David
Publication Type: Book
Abstract: In this book, author and communications professor, David Berube evaluates the claims made about nanotechnology by a wide array of stakeholders, including industry leaders, government officials, scientists, environmentalists, and the...
Year: 2006

Biblio - csep - 06/15/2010 - 16:38

Nanotech needs a hard sell, plus education

Authors: Uldrich, Jack
Publication Type: Magazine Article
Secondary Title: The Scientist
Abstract: Author discusses the letter published on July 11, 2004 in the British newspaper, The Independent, by Prince Charles that questioned if nanotechnology could someday lead to adverse consequences like the thalidomide disaster of the 19...
Year: 2004
URL: http://www.the-scientist.com/article/display/14917/

Biblio - csep - 06/30/2010 - 09:29

Nanotechnology: A little knowledge...

Authors: Brumfiel, Geoff
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Nature
Abstract: Nanotechnology is set to be the next big campaign focus for environmental groups. Can scientists avoid the mistakes made over genetically modified food, and secure public support? ...
Year: 2003
DOI: 10.1038/424246a

Biblio - csep - 07/21/2010 - 09:41

Signs done on speck : contest seeks perfect `beware of nanotechnology` warning.

Authors: Weiss, Rick
Publication Type: Newspaper Article
Secondary Title: Washington Post
Abstract: Article describes the ETC Group's contest to design a warning label to warn of the presence of engineered nanomaterials....
Year: 2007
URL: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/20/AR2007012001565.html

Biblio - csep - 08/25/2010 - 20:31

For science, nanotech poses big unknowns

Authors: Weiss, Rick
Publication Type: Newspaper Article
Secondary Title: Washington Post
Abstract: Weiss summarizes the current state of the debate over the possible health, safety, environmental risks associated with the development and use of nanotechnology. While billions of dollars are being invested in the field, some studie...
Year: 2004
URL: http://www.mindfully.org/Technology/2004/Nanotech-Big-Unknowns1feb04.htm

Biblio - csep - 08/25/2010 - 20:31

Don't believe the hype

Authors: Nature
Publication Type: Magazine Article
Secondary Title: Nature
Abstract: Reports that nanotechnologists are concerned with the lurid descriptions of the dangers of their work being promulgated by environmentalists. Claim of environmentalists that nanotechnology is associated with genetically modified foo...
Year: 2003
DOI: 10.1038/424237a

Biblio - csep - 08/25/2010 - 20:24

Nanotech's big issue

Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Nature
Abstract: The article reports about the lack of regulation and risk study that could hamper the nanotechnology sector. The buzz word "Nano" can loose its gloss very soon if care is not taken. Cooperations have learned from the experience of t...
Year: 2006
DOI: 10.1038/443137a

Biblio - csep - 07/22/2010 - 14:16

The slings and arrows of communication on nanotechnology

Authors: Simons, Johannes ; Zimmer, René ; Vierboom, Carl ; Härlen, Ingo ; Rolf Hertel ; Böl, Gaby-Fleur
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Journal of Nanoparticle Research
Abstract: This article discusses how many surveys have found that the majority of the public see the benefits outweighing the risks in nanotechnology research. However, the authors of this article conclude that this is because of the lack of ...
Year: 2009
DOI: 10.1007/s11051-009-9653-7

Biblio - csep - 09/17/2010 - 16:41

Framing Emerging Technologies: Risk Perceptions of Nanotechnology in the German Press

Authors: Donk, A. ; Metag, J. ; Kohring, M. ; Marcinkowski, F.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Secondary Title: Science Communication
Abstract: Nanotechnology cannot be directly experienced and observed—all that people know about it and their interpretations and opinions are mainly based on information from the mass media. Therefore, this first systematic study of the Germa...
Year: 2012
DOI: 10.1177/1075547011417892

Biblio - csep - 05/09/2012 - 10:32