Researchers investigated if there was a common underlying mechanism contributing to the development of autoimmune diseases operating at the level of human cells following their exposure to nanoparticles of different nature and possessing diverse physical and chemical properties.
May 29th, 2012
Read moreThe 8th NanoBio-Europe conference will take place on 18 - 20 June 2012 in Varese (Lombardy, Northern Italy), showcasing the latest international developments in nanobiotechnology, and providing a platform to facilitate interdisciplinary communications, new collaborations for delegates from academic, industrial and clinical backgrounds.
May 29th, 2012
Read moreScientists have developed a new theoretical framework which includes quantum effects to describe the sub-nanometric properties of optical nano-antennas.
May 29th, 2012
Read moreThe European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published three new appendices, updating Chapters R.8, R.10 and R.14 of the Guidance on Information Requirements and Chemical Safety Assessment. These appendices focus on Chemical Safety Assessment and provide further recommendations for registering nanomaterials.
May 29th, 2012
Read moreChairman of the Standardization Committee of Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council (INIC) Dr. Ali Beitollahi announced the formation of a network for safety and health affairs in the field of nanotechnology.
May 29th, 2012
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In der neu vorliegenden, von Bundesanstalt fuer Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin (BAuA) und Verband der Chemischen Industrie (VCI) aktualisierten und konkretisierten "Empfehlung fuer die Gefaehrdungsbeurteilung bei Taetigkeiten mit Nanomaterialien am Arbeitsplatz" werden u. a. neue Erkenntnisse zu Messverfahren und Messstrategien beruecksichtigt.
May 29th, 2012
Read moreNumerical simulation of the effect of pulse-laser irradiation to molecules in a carbon nanotube.
May 29th, 2012
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A complete manual for Archimedes the GNU package for semiconductor device simulations, is now available.
May 28th, 2012
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London Centre for Nanotechnology researchers have developed a scalable solution-based method that produces greatly improved yields of single-layer graphene, which can then be deposited onto substrates.
May 28th, 2012
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Using expertise in the design and fabrication of micro- and nanoscale devices, a new strategy for engineering low-frequency noise oscillators capitalizes on the intrinsic nonlinear phenomena of micro- and nanomechanical resonators.
May 28th, 2012
Read moreThe Scientific Committee on Emerging and newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR) has received a request for a scientific opinion on Nanosilver: safety, health and environmental effects and role in antimicrobial resistance.
May 28th, 2012
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Scientists have created and imaged the smallest possible five-ringed structure - about 100,000 times thinner than a human hair - and you'll probably recognize its shape.
May 28th, 2012
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Model vets millions of structures to find ones that will improve efficiency of current technology.
May 27th, 2012
Read moreMulti-walled carbon nanotubes riddled with defects and impurities on the outside could replace some of the expensive platinum catalysts used in fuel cells and metal-air batteries, according to scientists at Stanford University.
May 27th, 2012
Read moreRice University scientists are set to lead one research team and are part of a second among the 23 awards announced by the Department of Defense (DOD) under its Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) program. The DOD grants total $155 million.
May 27th, 2012
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Charged dust grains found in geyser plumes that supply outer ring of Saturn.
May 27th, 2012
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