The Clothing of the Future is Here (2)

Nanoparticles that block the sun

Nanoparticles of sun-blocking chemicals, when added to fabric, protect it from the sun. The tiny particles scatter the sun's ultraviolet rays, so the person and the garment are safe from the sun.

Antistatic particles

Static electricity can cause clothes to cling, but adding nanoparticles that conduct electricity to the material can prevent static. Nanotechnology is giving clothing manufactures a whole new world of fabrics to work with, resulting in high-tech clothing that previously was found only in science fiction. Some speculate that as more companies use nano-enhanced material, clothing will never be the same again.

Concerns 

People like Natalie von Goetz from the Swiss University ETH Zurich are a bit skeptical about the use of nanotechnology in clothing. She explains, "We tested whether nanoparticles are released into sweat under laboratory conditions, because if they are, they might be taken up by the skin." This means that the nanoparticles form clothing could enter the body. Goetz and others feel that more research into potential dangers needs to be carried out. Otherwise, some will be unwilling to take the risk even though the clothing is cool.

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Teaching Topic: Carry Out 執行

What verb can we use with the noun research? Well, there’s always “do”.

But, to say, do research is very informal. You might be telling your friends that you’re doing some kind of research but in professional settings like in an interview, on a resume or introducing a speaker at a symposium we might want to consider using the verb “conduct” or the verb phrase “carry out”.

Conduct and carry out have very similar meanings. But carryout has the added connotation of completing or accomplishing a task.

Right, if research was carried out, it was done, it was completed. Whereas conduct most often means to perform, completion is beside the point.

Of course, there’s always the verb research, a more direct way to say, Dr. Smith conducts research on marine mammals is Dr. Smith researches marine mammals.

Now, carry out has another meaning we should be aware of, when you order food at a restaurant, instead of eating it inside the restaurant, you can take the food away, that’s called carry out. In this usage, carry out is just another expression for “take out” or “to go”.

Language Lab
cling v. [clings; clung /ˈklʌŋ/ ; clinging]
to stick to something or someone
- We got all wet in the rain, and our clothes clung to us.
to hold onto something or someone very tightly
— usually + to or onto
- The politician clung to the power and money behind his position.

speculate v.
/ˈspɛkjəˌleɪt/
to think about something and make guesses about it : to form ideas or theories about something usually when there are many things not known about it
- Many reporters speculated that the resignation of the mayor was forced.
speculation n.
ideas or guesses about something that is not known
- There is a lot of speculation about the change in cabinet members.
有不少內革成員的改組的意願之深

concern n.
a feeling of worry usually shared by many people
- Concern for the safety of females in this neighborhood is growing.
something that is regarded as important
- The high inflation is the main concern of the country.
concern v.
to relate to (something or someone) : to be about (something or someone)
- This matter doesn't concern me at all.

skeptical adj.
/ˈskɛptɪkəl/
having or expressing doubt about something (such as a claim or statement)
- Many people are skeptical about the new tax policy.
- The critics' skeptical reviews of the restaurant affected its business.

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