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Nanocosmetics are used since the Pharaohs: French researchers have found that Egyptians, Greek and Romans were using nanotechnology to dye their hair several thousands years ago. In "Nanotechnology in Cosmetics - 2000 Years Ago...," Nanowerk Spotlight reports they were using lead compounds which generated lead sulfide PbS nanocrystals with a diameter of only 5 nanometers. At...; Tags: PBS, nanotechnology, Nanowerk; Blog posts 2006-09-06

Nanotechnology and viruses working together?: You've certainly read that nanotechnology can be used for many applications. Now, according to Nanowerk, researchers from the University of South Carolina have demonstrated that one electrically conductive polymer called polyaniline PANi could be used in conjunction with plant viruses to develop new materials. The researchers have used the rod-like...; Tags: Nanofiber, Tobacco, Biomedical, Rod, Virus, Nanotechnology, Emerging Technologies, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2007-12-03
The nanoscience of art restoration: In a very informative article, Nanowerk Spotlight reports that nanotechnology is now being used to save Renaissance masterpieces. Italian researchers have successfully used nanoparticles of calcium and magnesium hydroxide and carbonate to restore ancient artworks, such as Maya paintings in the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico or Italian wall paintings and...; Tags: painting, nanotechnology, CSGI; Blog posts 2006-10-23