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University of Alabama positions itself as nanotechnology leader
UA enters a cooperative research venture with Imago Scientific Instruments.
Posted: Sep 27th, 2007
Read moreCEA signs European Charter for researchers
The French Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) has given its backing to the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers, agreeing to apply their principles to its human resources management for researchers and scientific employment.
Posted: Sep 26th, 2007
Read moreUsing catalysts to stamp nanopatterns without ink
Using enzymes from E. coli bacteria, Duke University chemists and engineers have introduced a hundred-fold improvement in the precision of features imprinted to create microdevices such as labs-on-a-chip.
Posted: Sep 26th, 2007
Read moreCall for entries new aerospace materials prize
The Jaap Schijve Award has been established and is sponsored by the Dutch National Aerospace Laboratory (NLR) and Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. This prize of 5000 Euro is awarded to a young researcher who has made an outstanding contribution to scientific progress in fatigue and damage tolerance as applied to aerospace.
Posted: Sep 26th, 2007
Read moreDoping technique brings nanomechanical devices into the semiconductor world
With the help of a device capable of depositing metals an atom at a time in the materials used in computer chips, a team of engineers has successfully blended modern semiconductor technology and nanomachines.
Posted: Sep 26th, 2007
Read moreModel for the assembly of advanced, single-molecule-based electronic components developed
Template for creating one-molecule wide wires for crafting molecular level organic semiconductors.
Posted: Sep 26th, 2007
Read moreCutting edge science on environmental health and safety to be revealed at NanoTX 07
Experts from government, academia, consulting companies, non-profit organizations and industry will gather to hear Dr. John Balbus, Chief Health Scientist for Environmental Defense offer the most up to date information on the potential toxicity of nanoparticles on October 3 during International Nanotechnology Week.
Posted: Sep 26th, 2007
Read moreThe Pittsburgh Conference announces the 2008 Pittsburgh Conference Memorial National College Grants Award Program
The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy and its co-sponsoring technical societies proudly announce the 2008 Pittsburgh Conference Memorial National College Grants Program.
Posted: Sep 26th, 2007
Read moreScientists make two giant steps in advancement of quantum computing
Two major steps toward putting quantum computers into real practice - sending a photon signal on demand from a qubit onto wires and transmitting the signal to a second, distant qubit - have been brought about by a team of scientists at Yale.
Posted: Sep 26th, 2007
Read moreDigital cable goes quantum
NIST debuts superconducting quantum computing cable.
Posted: Sep 26th, 2007
Read moreProject on Emerging Nanotechnologies and Consumers Union collaborate on 'ConsumersTalkNano'
Today, the Wilson Center's Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies announces a major effort to reach out to the American public and engage them in an important online conversation about the possible risks and benefits of nanotechnology and consumer products.
Posted: Sep 25th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology makes waterless car wash possible
Carpages, a UK motoring search engine carries a story about a dry, waterless nanotechnology car wash product.
Posted: Sep 25th, 2007
Read moreResearchers develop nanoblade
Researchers have created a razor-like material that is truly on the "cutting edge" of nanotechnology. Called nanoblades, these first-of-their-kind magnesium nanomaterials challenge conventional wisdom about nanostructure growth, and could have applications in energy storage and fuel cell technology.
Posted: Sep 25th, 2007
Read moreSpacecraft experiment confirms fluid theory
In scientific research, there is great satisfaction when theoretical work is eventually supported by experimentation. Such was the case this week for a team of Italian and US scientists when they received preliminary confirmation of a 10-year-old theory from a fluid science experiment that is currently orbiting the Earth on the Foton-M3 spacecraft.
Posted: Sep 25th, 2007
Read moreResearchers set new record for brightness of quantum dots
By placing quantum dots on a specially designed photonic crystal, researchers at the University of Illinois have demonstrated enhanced fluorescence intensity by a factor of up to 108. Potential applications include high-brightness light-emitting diodes, optical switches and personalized, high-sensitivity biosensors.
Posted: Sep 25th, 2007
Read moreCenter for Responsible Nanotechnology leadership team expands
The Center for Responsible Nanotechnology (CRN) is adding two new members to its leadership team.
Posted: Sep 25th, 2007
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