US court warns of risks to toddlers of exposure to nano-silver
A United States Court has found that toddlers are at risk from exposure to a nano-silver coating on clothing, carpets and blankets and has thrown out an approval given by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permitting unrestricted use of the coating. The...Study suggests nanoparticles cross into the placenta
A team of UK researchers have used an in vitro model to show that nanoparticles may be able to cross into the placenta. The research team, led by Margaret Saunders at St Michael’s Hospital in Bristol, UK, investigated a range of iron oxide and silica nanoparticles and...
Water treatment may not remove nanoparticles
A recent US study has concluded that the use of nanoparticles in consumer products is resulting in nanoparticles in drinking water sources and that treatment may not remove them. The study looked at three common nanoparticles – zinc oxide, silver and titanium dioxide....Nanoparticles in tattoo ink could cause cancer
Researchers from the UK’s University of Bradford have raised concerns about the dangers of some tattoo inks and their potential to cause illnesses, including cancers. Evidence has been found that nanoparticles from the ink can leave the skin (most likely via its dense...Crazytech
Stupid technologies we don't need.....
And that could destroy life on Earth.
And that could destroy life on Earth.