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An introduction to quantum computing
This report by Nanoforum describes the basics of quantum computing, covering the most important concepts.
Posted: Jul 7th, 2007
Read moreCall for nanotechnology proposals by Indo-German Science and Technology Cooperation
Within the framework of Indo-German bilateral Science and Technology Cooperation Germany and India have an interest to promote project based application oriented / technology development / R&D proposals involving both scientific and industrial partners.
Posted: Jul 7th, 2007
Read moreInsulating a molecular wire with a double helix wrapper
Chemists in Germany have invented an elegant way of insulating a molecular wire with a double helix wrapper.
Posted: Jul 7th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology wagon wheels
Researchers synthesize molecule shaped like a wagon wheel.
Posted: Jul 6th, 2007
Read moreNew imaging method clarifies nutrient cycle
Nanoscale spectrometer helps biologists describe missing step in global carbon and nitrogen dance.
Posted: Jul 5th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology disappoints in Europe
The Business Week website is running an article today that says that "faced with struggling startups and a divide between research and innovation, the science of the small has yet to make it big in the EU."
Posted: Jul 5th, 2007
Read moreEngineers provide insight into the dynamics of molecular self-assembly
By studying how a layer of molecules grows into an ordered layer from the edge of a rectangular silicon wafer, engineers have established the time evolution of self-propagating self-assembly fronts.
Posted: Jul 5th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology art ain't cheap
We came across an art gallery in Madrid, Galeria Espacio Kubiko that exhibits and sells nanotechnology inspired art by Romanian artist Chris Orfescu.
Posted: Jul 5th, 2007
Read moreRussian Nano Corporation: investments in future or money laundering?
Here is a critical commentary on the newly approved Russian state nanotechnology corporation.
Posted: Jul 5th, 2007
Read moreSwiss action plan for nanotechnology risks
The Swiss government has published the Basis Report to the Swiss Actionplan "Risk Assessment and â??management of engineered nanoparticles".The new report serves as a basis to the deduction of recommended actions and measures to protect employees, the population and the environment.
Posted: Jul 5th, 2007
Read moreSensitive giant probes atomic world
City-dwelling scientists wanting to escape the cacophony of urban life could do worse than land a job at the home of the UK's most powerful microscope.
Posted: Jul 4th, 2007
Read moreResearchers prove existence of new type of electron wave
New research has proved the existence of a new type of electron wave on metal surfaces: the acoustic surface plasmon.
Posted: Jul 4th, 2007
Read moreRussian Parliament pledges $7bn for state nanotechnology corporation
Russian lawmakers today approved the creation of a state-run nanotechnology corporation, an area of science that President Vladimir Putin has elevated to a national priority and for which he has pledged $7 billion in state funds.
Posted: Jul 4th, 2007
Read moreEuropean Commission wants to run nanotechnology projects smoother
The European Commission will spend €1.8 million (approx. $2.4 million) over the next four years on "Exploitation strategy and innovation consultants for nanosciences, nanotechnologies, materials and new production technologies".
Posted: Jul 4th, 2007
Read moreBuckyball discovery team reunion featured at nanoTX'07
Discovery of the Buckyball at Rice University in 1985 that led to a Nobel Prize for three of the five team members, and ushered in the modern era of nanotechnology, will be recalled by surviving team members October 2 in Dallas, Texas.
Posted: Jul 3rd, 2007
Read moreDevice could put disease detection in the palm of a hand
The nanocytometer is a pocket-sized device that can rapidly identify diseases by testing a single drop of blood using an inexpensive disposable cartridge. The cartridges contain a silicon chip laden with artificial nanopores that mimic the filtration system of human cells.
Posted: Jul 3rd, 2007
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