We'll be tackling the risks of nanoparticles and other particles more fully when Risk Bites launches formally in November. But until then, here's a roller-coaster ride of a video on what might be important when thinking about the risks and benefits or nanoparticles - or any other particles for that matter!
For more information on the Risk Bites videos, including links to further resources, check out http://riskbites.org/2012/09/03/are-engineered-nanomaterials-dangerous/
Nanoparticle, nanotechnology, engineered nanoparticle, particle, risk, safety, hazard, toxicity, exposure, characterization, size, shape, composition, chemistry, fiber, inhale, ingest, skin, dissolve, harm, benefits
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A tongue in cheek look at the potential dangers associated with water - that at the same time sets the scene for some rather intriguing future videos on risk and safety.
For more information see http://riskbites.org/2012/08/16/ten-ways-water-can-kill/
Water, ice, steam, risk, health, science, safe
Could the simple act of sitting around on our backsides for too long be bad for our health? Quite possibly!
This week's Risk Bites team:
David Faulkner (Script, post-production)
Andrew Maynard (all the other stuff)
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Sources:
Healy, Gen
An introduction to what's cool and what's important about environmental health science.
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