GE and Science Prize for young life scientists application deadline approaching
Prestigious award recognizes promising postgraduate researchers in molecular biology.
Jun 15th, 2011
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Malaysia to set up a US$ 66 million nanotechnology center
The National Nanotechnology Directorate (NND), a unit under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), will set up a RM200 million NanoMalaysia Centre complex at Senai High Tech Park, Johor.
Jun 15th, 2011
Read moreIME launches 11th Electronic Packaging Research Consortium
The Institute of Microelectronics (IME), a research institute of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) has launched its 11th Electronic Packaging Research Consortium (EPRC11) to address various technology challenges in advanced packaging technology in semiconductor in enabling smaller and smarter devices.
Jun 15th, 2011
Read moreThe Center of Innovation for Nanobiotechnology is a key supporter of the upcoming COMS 2011 conference
The conference will offer critical learning opportunities in areas impacted by nanotechnology, such as nanobiotechnology and nanomedicine, energy and cleantech, MEMS and electronics, defense and aerospace, nanomanufacturing, and investment.
Jun 14th, 2011
Read moreIllinois professor John A. Rogers receives $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize
John A. Rogers, the Lee J. Flory-Founder Chair in Engineering at the University of Illinois, has won the 2011 Lemelson-MIT Prize. The annual award recognizes outstanding innovation and creativity.
Jun 14th, 2011
Read moreResearchers record two-state dynamics in glassy silicon
Using high-resolution imaging technology, University of Illinois researchers have answered a question that had confounded semiconductor researchers: Is amorphous silicon a glass? The answer? Yes - until hydrogen is added.
Jun 14th, 2011
Read moreCarbon nanotubes could pose health risk to production line staff, study suggests
Tiny fibres used to strengthen items such as bike frames and hockey sticks could pose risks to workers who make them.
Jun 14th, 2011
Read moreBaking powder for environmentally friendly hydrogen storage
Researchers have introduced a new approach to hydrogen storage that is based on simple salts of formic acid and carbonic acid.
Jun 14th, 2011
Read moreNanoparticles may help inhibit Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders
Nanoparticles of the right dimensions and shape may be the key in combating the plaque that destroys neurons and leads to symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease, a new report shows.
Jun 14th, 2011
Read moreNanoscale grapevine with hydrogen grapes could someday power cars
Rice University researchers have determined that a lattice of calcium-decorated carbyne has the potential to store hydrogen at levels that easily exceed Department of Energy (DOE) goals for use as a "green" alternative fuel for vehicles.
Jun 14th, 2011
Read moreSupercomputer simulation aids solar energy research
The simulation modelled the behaviour of 110 billion atoms at an unprecedented 1.87petaflops of performance. The previous record for a simulation of this kind was 49 billion atoms at 369 teraflops of performance.
Jun 14th, 2011
Read moreHow to choose a catalyst
MIT researchers provide a simple principle to predict which materials will perform best in fuel cells and metal air batteries.
Jun 14th, 2011
Read moreISO announces new general liability classifications for nanotechnology and alternative energy
The new classifications to address the growing use of nanotechnology are Nanomaterial Distributors and Nanomaterial Manufacturing. The Nanomaterial Distributors classification applies to risks that sell nanomaterials to others, and the Nanomaterial Manufacturing classification applies to risks that manufacture or engineer nanomaterials for others.
Jun 13th, 2011
Read moreGlowing Cornell dots - a potential cancer diagnostic tool set for human trials
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first clinical trial in humans of a new technology: Cornell Dots, brightly glowing nanoparticles that can light up cancer cells in PET-optical imaging.
Jun 13th, 2011
Read moreNanodiamonds enable progress in retinal prostheses
Research groups in several countries are making progress in retinal prosthesis development. If they achieve their aims, patients who have gone blind, due to loss of their photoreceptors, could recover a better simplified form of vision than with available prostheses. One of the groups shows that diamonds could lead the way.
Jun 13th, 2011
Read moreInstitute of Nanotechnology creates lines of communication for public dialogue in the NanoChannels Project
In one of the biggest nano-related public engagement exercises ever implemented, the Institute of Nanotechnology has now published online surveys in seven languages and is launching focus groups as part of the EC-funded NANOCHANNELS project.
Jun 13th, 2011
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