How safe is graphene when it’s used in face masks and other consumer and professional products? In this episode of Risk Bites, nanotechnology expert Professor Andrew Maynard looks at what’s known about the potential health risks associated with the engineered nanomaterial graphene, and how consume
How do face masks and respirators prevent you from breathing in harmful particles? As respiratory protection against coronavirus becomes increasingly important, Risk Bites dives into the science of face masks and respirators, and explores what makes for good protection, whether it’s a professional
In Asia, it has long been part of everyday life. But where does the face mask come from, why was it invented in the first place, and how does it actually work? Author: 3SAT/Nano/Rocket film/Andreas Gust/Konstantin Fuchs Translation and dubbing: alugha Click here to see more videos: https://alugh
Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/mysimpleshow This video explains the basics about Graphene - the first two-dimensional atomic crystal made up of carbon atoms & arranged in a hexagonal lattice. Due to its unique combination of superior properties, graphene is a credible starting po
Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/mysimpleshow Graphene used in cars? Why not. The current development in the automotive industry such as self-driving and electrical cars puts up new challenges for researchers and innovators. In this film we show how graphene could play a major role
Any medication can have both desirable effects and unwanted side effects. But what should you do if you suffer from unwanted side effects? This video provides some answers. In addition, our new web page offers plenty of information about the benefits and risks of drugs and provides facts on how medi
Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/mysimpleshow Graphene for use in biomedical applications is being studied extensively and tests are showing promising results. In this video we explain how graphene can be used to improve people’s lives. Scientific advisors: Prof Kostas Kostarelos
How safe are self-driving cars? And how safe should they be before they're widely used? Risk Bites dives into the safety of autonomous vehicles, and looks at how we make sense of their risks and benefits. With scientist and emerging technologies expert Andrew Maynard. The video is part of Risk Bite
Do advanced materials come with advanced health risks? In this fourth episode in the Risk Bites series on advanced materials, we look at why materials developers and researchers are interested in asking "are advanced materials safe?" Risk Bites was created by Andrew Maynard. This week's video w
Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/WHO How to protect yourself against the new coronavirus? Learn how to wear and dispose of masks correctly. For more information, please visit : https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 What is the correct way to wear and dis
Around one million people use tanning beds each year in the US. Yet the ultraviolet (UV) light they use causes skin cancer. The risk is so high that a recent article from researchers at the University of Michigan called for an immediate ban on the use of commercial indoor tanning by minors, and th
Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/mysimpleshow Graphene and Internet of Things? To ensure a future lifestyle where a high level of interconnectivity makes our daily lives safer and more efficient, we need new solutions for faster transmissions, lower energy consumption and small, fl
