Combination nanoparticle provides imaging and treatment capabilities
Researchers used a high-temperature vapor deposition process to construct a carbon-coated iron/cobalt nanoparticle that can safely image tumors in living animals.
Posted: Dec 11th, 2006
Read moreNanotechnology meets solar energy
Two of the hot-button fields of scientific study, nanotechnology and solar energy, are being combined by a team of Arizona State University researchers in an effort to find a cheap source of household energy.
Posted: Dec 11th, 2006
Read moreNanotechnology protects horses
A significant reduction in fungus spores can be achieved by painting the walls and the wood with an anti-microbial interior coating based on nanotechnology.
Posted: Dec 11th, 2006
Read moreAre actuaries prepared for emerging risks such as nanotechnology?
Actuaries should draw on the lessons learned from the notorious exposures of asbestos and pollution to be better prepared to handle new emerging risks like nanotechnology.
Posted: Dec 10th, 2006
Read moreIndia moves towards military nanotechnology
The Indian Express reports today that the Department of Science and Technology (DST) will be making use of the Agharkar Research Institute's (ARI) expertise in nanotechnology for the defence establishment.
Posted: Dec 9th, 2006
Read moreHidden torque in nanomotors
A new analysis technique reveals a hidden torque in molecules.
Posted: Dec 8th, 2006
Read morePublic meeting on research priorities on EHS aspects of engineered nanomaterials
Public meeting on research needs and priorities on environmental, health, and safety aspects of engineered nanoscale materials to be held Jan. 4 in Arlington, Va.
Posted: Dec 8th, 2006
Read moreCovert nanotechnology security system for casino chips
DataTraceDNA, referred to as a 'molecular barcode', is a groundbreaking approach to counterfeit security protection through nanotechnology that is invisibly embedded within the molecular structure of a manufactured product.
Posted: Dec 8th, 2006
Read moreBeyond silicon: MIT demonstrates new transistor technology
MIT engineers have demonstrated a technology that could introduce an important new phase of the microelectronics revolution.
Posted: Dec 8th, 2006
Read moreMechanical motion used to spin atoms in a gas
For the first time, mechanical motion has been used to make atoms in a gas spin.
Posted: Dec 8th, 2006
Read moreEthylene suggested for hydrogen storage
Ethylene, a ho-hum material that is the building block of the most common plastic, might have an exciting future in storing hydrogen.
Posted: Dec 8th, 2006
Read moreNew targets may hit bull's-eye for chip makers
The hunt for more exact means to measure the relative positions of ever-tinier devices squeezed by the millions onto silicon chips might be new types of targets, and not expensive new equipment.
Posted: Dec 8th, 2006
Read moreNanotechnology terminology standard now available
The American Society for Testing and Materials has approved a standard Terminology for Nanotechnology.
Posted: Dec 8th, 2006
Read moreNatural halloysite nanotubes validated in real-world manufacturing setting
Halloysite nanotubes are being developed as an additive to improve the strength characteristics of plastics.
Posted: Dec 7th, 2006
Read moreNanorobotic arm to operate within DNA sequence
The first time scientists have been able to employ a functional nanotechnology device within a DNA array.
Posted: Dec 7th, 2006
Read moreEuropean Space Agency looks at nanotechnology for space applications
Through its Networking/Partnering Initiative, ESA is offering to support research carried out by institutes and universities in advanced technologies with space applications.
Posted: Dec 7th, 2006
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