Could paint particles protect the planet?
Dispersing fine (sub-micron) light-scattering particles into the upper atmosphere could help to combat climate change, suggests a former UK government advisor and chemical engineer.
May 15th, 2012
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Hydrogen as alternative to petrol: Scientists research boron in tanks
The European Technology Initiative, "Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking" (FCH JU), is providing approx 2.3 million euro of finance for the development of new hydrogen solid-state containers on the basis of boron hydrides.
May 15th, 2012
Read moreGerman organizations launch long-term research project on safety of nanomaterials
Long-term studies are planned to investigate potential chronic effects of nanoparticles in the lung.
May 15th, 2012
Read moreAustralian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology and Biosceptre collaborate on cancer antibody research
UniQuest, The University of Queensland's main commercialisation company, has facilitated a strategic research collaboration and antibody production agreement between Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) researchers and Biosceptre International Limited to develop a bioprocess for producing certain monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of cancer.
May 15th, 2012
Read moreDoctoral student's nanotechnology research wins MRS award
A UT Dallas doctoral student in materials science and engineering has been awarded a silver medal by the Materials Research Society for her work with nanomaterials.
May 15th, 2012
Read moreSingle-chip ethylene sensor to monitor fruit ripening
Imec and Holst Centre have demonstrated a single-chip electrochemical sensor for ethylene monitoring with a detection limit of 200-300ppb (parts per billion).
May 15th, 2012
Read moreWatching an electron being born
A strong laser beam can remove an electron from an atom - a process which takes place almost instantly. At the Vienna University of Technology, this phenomenon could now be studied with a time resolution of less than ten attoseconds.
May 15th, 2012
Read moreGraphen: Perfekt in Unordnung
Wie genau veraendern Stoerstellen zum Beispiel die elektronischen und magnetischen Eigenschaften von Graphen? Fuer diese Frage interessiert sich Anke Kruegers Forschungsgruppe.
May 15th, 2012
Read moreMehr sehen als das Abbesche Limit erlaubt
Physiker der Uni Jena entwickeln mit Kollegen aus Israel numerisches Verfahren zur Verbesserung der Aufloesung von Mikroskopen.
May 15th, 2012
Read moreNanodematology Society responds to FDA's new draft guidelines on the use of nanotechnology in food and cosmetics
In response to both the recently FDA released new draft guidelines on the use of nanotechnology in food and cosmetics, and subsequent dissatisfaction of the several non-profits working on nanotechnology oversight, the Nanodematology Society is issuing a response.
May 15th, 2012
Read moreINIC launches world nanotechnology statistics website
Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council (INIC) launched a website which monitors and analyzes scientific achievements and improvements of world countries in the field of nanotechnology based on continually updated statistical data.
May 15th, 2012
Read moreBeyond the high-speed hard drive: Topological insulators open a path to room-temperature spintronics
Berkeley Lab researchers and their colleagues demonstrate unique new materials for innovative electronic and magnetic applications.
May 15th, 2012
Read moreNanoparticle delivery system for gene therapy may help treat arthritis
A DNA-covered submicroscopic bead used to deliver genes or drugs directly into cells to treat disease appears to have therapeutic value just by showing up, researchers report.
May 15th, 2012
Read moreNew nanocarbon research could mean faster computers and better mobile phones
Graphene and carbon nanotubes could improve the electronics used in computers and mobile phones, reveals new research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
May 14th, 2012
Read moreResearch opens doors to UV disinfection using LED technology
Research from North Carolina State University will allow the development of energy-efficient LED devices that use ultraviolet (UV) light to kill pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. The technology has a wide array of applications ranging from drinking-water treatment to sterilizing surgical tools.
May 14th, 2012
Read moreYou can't play nano-billiards on a bumpy table
There's nothing worse than a shonky pool table with an unseen groove or bump that sends your shot off course: a new study has found that the same goes at the nano-scale, where the "billiard balls" are tiny electrons moving across a "table" made of the semiconductor gallium arsenide.
May 14th, 2012
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