Sunlight can break up clusters of titanium dioxide nanoparticles to increase their transport into the skin, according to scientists from the University of California, US. Their study showed that sunlight reduced the size of nanoparticles.
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Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have potential uses in everything from medicine to electronics to construction. However, CNTs are not without risks. A new study found that they can be toxic to aquatic animals. Delete the scoop?
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