Forcing water through nanotubes
Researchers use electricity not only to make carbon nanotubes water-friendly but also to fine-tune the rate of water flow through them.
Posted: Mar 14th, 2007
Read moreMicrobes survive in soil with fullerenes
New findings contradict previous studies, which have shown that the nanoparticles are lethal in more unsoiled settings.
Posted: Mar 14th, 2007
Read moreNo carrier necessary: This drug delivers itself
An innovative drug solution in which the delivery system is the drug itself.
Posted: Mar 14th, 2007
Read moreSix nanotechnology applications to reduce carbon emissions
With concern over climate change escalating around Europe, a new report highlights six nanotechnologies that can be used to reduce carbon emissions.
Posted: Mar 14th, 2007
Read morePhysicists tailor magnetic pairings in nanoscale semiconductors
By applying voltages to nanoscale electrodes, the scientists can tune how strongly the magnetic atom couples to one set of electrons, or channel, compared to the other set. Their system of correlated electrons demonstrates a two-channel Kondo effect.
Posted: Mar 14th, 2007
Read moreVisionary Seminar: Can technology cope with the challenges of the 21st century?
Can technology help us create a better world?
Posted: Mar 14th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology oversight requires thinking outside the box
Former EPA official says now is time to consider regulatory questions, mechanisms.
Posted: Mar 14th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology and policy meeting for European industry
The European Nanotechnology Trade Alliance (ENTA) will hold its next policy meeting for industry on nanotechnology and policy in Brussels, Belgium, on March 14, 2007.
Posted: Mar 14th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology podcasts from MIT
Listen to podcast discussions with scientists and MIT students in the field of Nanomechanics.
Posted: Mar 13th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology will help reduce water use in oilsand development
A new University of Alberta research centre will dig deep to find ways of improving oilsands development, with an eye towards environmental sustainability.
Posted: Mar 12th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology included twice in top 50 materials moments in history
More than 4,200 materials science and engineering professionals voted for the Greatest Materials Moments at the TMS 2007 Annual Meeting two weeks ago.
Posted: Mar 12th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology reveals fingerprints
Hidden fingerprints can now be revealed quickly and reliably thanks to two developments in nanotechnology.
Posted: Mar 12th, 2007
Read moreA single-photon server with just one atom
Physicists have succeeded in turning a Rubidium atom into a single-photon server.
Posted: Mar 12th, 2007
Read moreCelebrating international women's day - women in nanotechnology
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Australia’s newest technology frontier is well-populated by outstanding women.
Posted: Mar 12th, 2007
Read moreSingapore is arming teachers with educational nanotechnology kits
Singapore's Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology is arming teachers with new tools to revitalize their teaching of science in the classrooms.
Posted: Mar 12th, 2007
Read moreGold nanorods assemble themselves into rings
Finding could aid development of new nanodevices.
Posted: Mar 9th, 2007
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