The World’s Thinnest Pasta Is Here — But It’s Not for Eating
Nanopasta might not make it to your dinner plate, but its ultrathin structure could revolutionize wound care.
Dr. Andrei Mihai is a geophysicist and founder of ZME Science. He has a Ph.D. in geophysics and archaeology and has completed courses from prestigious universities (with programs ranging from climate and astronomy to chemistry and geology). He is passionate about making research more accessible to everyone and communicating news and features to a broad audience.
Nanopasta might not make it to your dinner plate, but its ultrathin structure could revolutionize wound care.
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