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Nano-sanitation of preschool facilities sparks concern about possible side effects


The coronavirus crisis has brought the enormous potential of nanotechnology to the fore with nano sanitizers, nano sprays and nano-facemasks selling like never before. However some parents are  now pointing out the possible long-term side effects, cutting across the general enthusiasm for all things “nano”.
These days a sanitizer is one’s best friend and within widespread measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 twenty-eight kindergartens in Ostrava had their premises nano-sprayed. One of the mums who learned about it later, says she felt angry and helpless about not being consulted in advance.
“This is an area that has not been adequately explored. We do not know what effects nano particles may have on young, sensitive individuals in ten, twenty years’ time. As I mother I see this as a potential risk – and I don’t like it at all. “ ....

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Funding for Southampton geographers to address 'hidden impact' of COVID-19 pandemic


Sand mining vessel Credit: Jules Leyland
Southampton geographers, led by Associate Professor in Physical Geography Dr Julian Leyland, have received funding to address one of the ‘hidden impacts’ of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
The team from Geography and Environmental Science and GeoData have been awarded £166,000 from the Global Challenges Research Fund’s (GCRF) Newton Fund to investigate the impact of illegal sand mining in the Vietnamese Mekong delta.
The GCRF Newton Fund aims to promote the economic development and social welfare of partner countries to address the well-being of communities.
The team, which includes Professor Steve Darby and Professor Craig Hutton, will assess the impact of the surge in illegal sand mining activity during the COVID-19 lockdown on livelihoods and infrastructure from the induced bank erosion. ....

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