Falko Brinkmann organized the first Science Slam in Karlsruhe; here he talks about his inspiration and the event

First Science Slam in Karlsruhe

Angewandte Chemie 16/2011: More Than Hotpot
An overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Faster Way to Detect DNA
New colormetric system for the detection of makers for diseases can be performed with the naked eye at point-of-care

Skin Allergy Treated with Nanoparticles
New approach to preventing common skin allergy to nickel uses calcium nanoparticles to trap nickel before it enters the body

Angewandte Chemie 15/2011 – Be No Fool, Innovate!
An overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Self-Cooling Computer Chips
Nanoscale cooling effect in graphene transistors could improve computer chip performance and eliminate the need for cooling fans

Wonderlab Comic — Fire Alarm
When the fire alarm rings in the Wonderlab – who is the first to safety and who is the cause?

New President of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Chun-Li Bai was recently appointed president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

DNA Robot
Nanoscale robotic arm possible with DNA-based device that can move and lock in eleven distinct positions

Polymers Taking the Strain
Synthetic material gets stronger from repeated stress much like bones after repeated workouts