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High-tech textiles pave the way for glowing garments
Researchers at The University of Manchester have developed high-tech battery-powered textile yarns that can be used to make clothing glow in the dark.
Posted: Oct 26th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology for introductory chemistry and physics teachers
The Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology at Rice University is offering a spring course on Nanotechnology for Introductory Chemistry and Physics Teachers.
Posted: Oct 26th, 2007
Read moreHands-on Nanofabrication Workshop for Educators
The PennState Center for Nanotechnology Education and Utilization will conduct a 3-day "Hands-on Nanofabrication Workshop for Educators" from Novemer 13-15, 2007.
Posted: Oct 26th, 2007
Read moreNew imaging technique ensures rapid profiling of autoantibodies in rheumatoid arthritis
A unique feature of this so-called Surface Plasmon Resonance technique is that it directly tests on blood serum, without complex preprocessing. A special chip will enable many parallel tests.
Posted: Oct 25th, 2007
Read moreMeeting convenes to discuss self-assembly and nanotechnology
Under the theme of functional supramolecular systems: Self-assembly and nanotechnology, the 311th session of Xiangshan Science Conferences (XSSC) was held on October 22-24, in Beijing.
Posted: Oct 25th, 2007
Read moreNanoballs deliver drugs
Dutch researchers have developed a new type of biodegradable nanoparticle. The spherical structures can encapsulate various fat-soluble medicines, which makes it easier to target tumour tissue. These nanoballs are highly promising carriers for the controlled release of anticancer drugs.
Posted: Oct 24th, 2007
Read moreCopper nanoparticles harm zebrafish
Researchers have found that nanosized copper particles affect fish gills through a different and as-yet-unknown mechanism than dissolved copper ions do.
Posted: Oct 24th, 2007
Read moreNew Scandinavian collaboration boosts nanotechnology development
The nanotechnology centers of the universities in South West Scandinavia enter a strategic collaboration to promote the development and commercialization of nanotechnology.
Posted: Oct 24th, 2007
Read moreFrom moths and cicadas come improvements to solar cells
Designing better solar cells might seem a question of electronics or chemistry, but for one University of Florida engineer, it starts with bugs.
Posted: Oct 23rd, 2007
Read moreThe sensitive side of carbon nanotubes: Creating powerful pressure sensors
Blocks of carbon nanotubes can be used to create effective and powerful pressure sensors, according to a new study by researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Posted: Oct 23rd, 2007
Read moreResearchers improve memory devices using nanotechnology
Arizona State University has a new take on old memory, one that promises to boost the performance, capacity and battery life of consumer electronics from digital cameras to laptops. Best of all, it is cheap, made from common materials and compatible with just about anything currently on the market.
Posted: Oct 23rd, 2007
Read moreReligious, political and business leaders call for change as doomsday clock hits five minutes to midnight
Erb Institute speakers and panelists discuss moral imperative of climate change activism.
Posted: Oct 23rd, 2007
Read morePlatinum-rich shell, platinum-poor core
Researchers have developed a new class of electrocatalyst that could help to improve the capacity of fuel cells.
Posted: Oct 23rd, 2007
Read moreMIT's Deshpande Center announces fall 2007 research grants
The Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation at MIT today announced it is awarding $1,030,000 in grants to 10 MIT research teams currently working on emerging technologies.
Posted: Oct 23rd, 2007
Read moreThe twinkie guide to nanotechnology
The Twinkie Guide to Nanotechnology is an entertaining new video featuring scientist Andrew Maynard which mixes the iconic American snack cake with humor to unlock the mysteries of nanotechnology.
Posted: Oct 22nd, 2007
Read moreFighting obesity may be as easy as ATP, says UH researcher
NIH, NSF funds biosensors that would track metabolic activity, diagnose unhealthy conditions.
Posted: Oct 22nd, 2007
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