The big world of nanotechnology

Nanotechnology refers to matter between 1 and 100 nanometers, known as the nanoscale. A nanoparticle is 10-100nm in one dimension and is defined to behave as a single, whole entity. Nanoparticles are used in a variety of systems, including energy, textiles, cosmetics, sports and medicine. Scientists and engineers have been working with nanoparticles to improve 

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Time flies when you have no circadian rhythm

The circadian rhythm is our internal clock that lets us know when it is time to sleep, wake up and eat. This biological timer takes input from external stimuli such as light and temperature and affects every living organism. When we are out of sync with our circadian rhythm (i.e. from sleep deprivation), we can 

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