Artificial cells mimic ion transport
An inorganic capsule that could be used to study cell functions has been developed by a team of German and US scientists.
Posted: Feb 8th, 2008
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Putin warns of new worldwide arms race
Russian President Vladimir Putin said here Friday that the world is facing a new arms race.
Posted: Feb 8th, 2008
Read moreNew membranes design will improve carbon dioxide capture
A new type of membrane has been internationally patented by researchers at The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim. The membrane is made from a plastic material that has been structured by means of nano technology. It catches CO2 while other waste gases pass freely.
Posted: Feb 8th, 2008
Read moreStanford researchers hear the sound of quantum drums
Nanoscale drums provide insight into math, quantum physics and microelectronics.
Posted: Feb 8th, 2008
Read moreScientists produce carbon nanotubes using commercially available polymeric resins
Scientists at the Naval Research Laboratory have successfully produced carbon nanotubes in high yields in bulk solid compositions using commercially available aromatic containing resins. The concentration of multi-walled carbon nanotubes and metal nanoparticles can be easily varied within the shaped carbonaceous solid.
Posted: Feb 8th, 2008
Read moreRussian laser aids in defining nanoparticles
Russian scientists have created a device that determines micro- and nano-particle size using a laser technology that claims to be more accurate than methods currently used in the laboratory and could find a role in pharmaceutical quality control.
Posted: Feb 8th, 2008
Read moreOrganic retailer launches nanotechnology info campaign
Less than a month after UK organic certifier The Soil Association banned nanoparticles in beauty products bearing its label, French online organic retailer Mademoiselle Bio is launching an information campaign on nanoparticles for the products available on its e-commerce site.
Posted: Feb 8th, 2008
Read moreSilver keeps the electrons spinning
Silver can transport spin-polarized electrons, making it ideal for the non-magnetic components in spintronic devices.
Posted: Feb 8th, 2008
Read moreUniversity of Texas nanotechnologist wins national honor
Ray Baughman joins National Academy of Engineering.
Posted: Feb 8th, 2008
Read moreHybrid vehicles are only pale green
Hybrid electric vehicles that run on both conventional gasoline and stored electricity can be no more than a stop gap until more sustainable technology is developed, according to researchers in France. They suggest that the adoption of HEVs might even slow development of more sustainable fuel-cell powered electric vehicles.
Posted: Feb 7th, 2008
Read moreNanosafe 2008 conference announced
This conference is organised by the Integrated NANOSAFE2 project, funded by the European Commission under FP6. The conference is intended to present, on the one hand, the main results issued from the project and, on the other hand, to make known the major progress and projections in the domain of the safe production and use of nanomaterials.
Posted: Feb 7th, 2008
Read moreEuropean landmark in nanobiotechnology
Nano2Life will present its major achievements on February 26, 2008, in Brussels for stakeholders, EC representatives and the scientific community.
Posted: Feb 7th, 2008
Read moreNanosafe2 releases its first 'dissemination report'
This first report is about conventional protective devices such as fibrous filter media, respirator cartridges, protective clothing and gloves and their efficiency against nanoaerosols.
Posted: Feb 7th, 2008
Read moreNanosieves save energy in biofuel production
A new type of membrane, developed by scientists of the University of Twente in The Netherlands, can stand high temperatures for a long period of time. This 'molecular sieve' is capable of removing water out of e.g. solvents and biofuels. It is a very energy efficient alternative to existing techniques like distillation.
Posted: Feb 7th, 2008
Read moreNanotechnology creates a once-a-month HIV drug
By encapsulating HIV drug molecules into tiny polymer particles that slow-release drug when they are injected, researchers are working on the next step in simplifying HIV therapy: injectable HAART you could take once a month.
Posted: Feb 6th, 2008
Read moreDNA nanotechnology could transform gene detection
Scientists at ASU's Biodesign Institute have developed the world's first gene detection platform made up entirely from self-assembled DNA nanostructures.
Posted: Feb 6th, 2008
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