Friends of the Earth has called for the recall of three brands of baby formula following the results of independent testing on the products found traces of what it claims are potentially dangerous nanoparticles.
As
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Nanoparticles could be the future of agriculture
MICROSCOPIC particles that have always been considered a pollutant are being studied for a range of agricultural uses.
South Australian researchers are working on a number of novel uses for engineered
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No big deal: there is little to fear from nanoparticles in food
In terms of food, nanoparticles can be present at levels of a few percent, often mixed with larger particles.
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Nanoparticles in baby formula: should parents be worried?
Parents probably wouldn’t anticipate finding extremely small, needle-like particles in baby formula.
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UNSW launches NanoSoils Bio
In 2021, UNSW launches NanoSoils Bio a startup that aimed to explore how the principles of nanoparticle designs, originally developed to fight cancer, can be applied in agriculture.
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UNSW collaborating with FP Paradigm on new recyclable packaging technique
The University of New South Wales researchers have developed a new low-energy technique to recycle plastic, which promises the chance of greater recycling.
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New technology removes undesirable aromas during winemaking
A new ‘smart surface’ developed by AWRI scientists and Flinders University has been shown to successfully remove unwanted sulfur aromas from wine, opening up new opportunities for Australian winemakers.
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Speed breeding top crops could protect mango and macadamia industries
Dr Stephanie Kerr from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has been awarded funding for two research projects on speed breeding new mango and macadamia crop varieties that protect from pests, disease and climate change.
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Where does nanotechnology fit in the ingredients equation?
Up until 20 years ago, not much was happening in the field of nano technology as it related to food and beverages. However, in the past 15 to 20 years there have been a number of academic papers published, as well as references made, with regard to the technology and how it can be applied to this industry.
In the December issue of Food & Beverage Industry News, Dr Julian McClements – distinguished professor at Department of Food Science at the University of Massachusetts, adjunct professor, School of Food Science and Bioengineering at Zhejaing Gongshang Uni, China, and visiting professor, Harvard University, talked about the future of food. And part of that future included nanotechnology.
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Nanotech removes haze from white wine
Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, or Chardonnay – when you reach for your favourite white, it’s the clean, clear sparkle that first catches your eye. Or does it? When white wines look cloudy it’s a sign
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Formulating water-soluble CBD for infusions
As medicinal cannabis and THC become increasingly acceptable and legally available, a parallel interest is growing in the benefits of another component of cannabis — cannabidiol, or CBD. CBD, a non-THC
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Making Water-Soluble CBD for Infusions
CBD is a fat-soluble cannabinoid that is growing in popularity. For bioavailability and for the sake of making CBD-infused beverages, it is important to know how to make water-soluble CBD. In this article,
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FII and ANSTO collaborate for broadacre crop fertiliser
Researchers from the Future Industries Institute (FII) at the University of South Australia are collaborating with a group of scientists at ANSTO to investigate a new class of micro and nano-scale zinc
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How smart is smart packaging?
Smart packaging can help extend food shelf-life, enhance product quality, ensure safety, and monitor product performance through the supply chain.
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‘Gene-silencing’ technique is a game-changer for crop protection
Researchers have developed a revolutionary new crop protection technique which offers an environmentally-friendly alternative to genetically-modified crops and chemical pesticides.
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Spinach leaves transformed into bomb-detectors [VIDEO]
By embedding leaves with carbon nanotubes, MIT engineers have transformed spinach plants into sensors that can detect explosives.
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How nanotechnology can help us grow more food using less energy and water
Scientists are working to develop new ways to meet rising global demand for food, energy and water without increasing the strain on natural resources.
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Nanoproteins in food — good, bad or irrelevant?
The debate concerning nanotechnology has echoed that of genetically engineered organisms and their introduction into the environment and the food chain.
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Magnetised yeast speeds up sparkling wine production
Food and drink researchers have found a way to reduce the time it takes to produce sparkling wine by using magnetised yeast.
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Researchers develop “killer paper” for food packaging
Researchers from Israel have developed a new type of paper packaging that can help preserve foods by killing food-borne bacteria such as E. coli.
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