Nanotechnology paves way for super iPods
A breakthrough by scientists from the University of Glasgow could see the storage capacity of an iPod increase 150,000 times.
Apr 16th, 2008
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Scientists develop techniques for creating molecular movies
They may never win an Oscar, but scientists at Argonne National Laboratory have developed techniques for creating accurate movies of biological and chemical molecules, a feat only theorized up until now.
Apr 16th, 2008
Read moreSilicon nanotubes for hydrogen storage in fuel cell vehicles
After powering the micro-electronics revolution, silicon could carve out an important new role in speeding the debut of ultra-clean fuel cell vehicles powered by hydrogen, researchers in China suggest.
Apr 16th, 2008
Read moreNanoBusiness Alliance testifies before House Science Committee in support of National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008
The NanoBusiness Alliance today announced that its Executive Director, Sean Murdock, testified before the House Science Committee earlier today in support of the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Amendments Act of 2008.
Apr 16th, 2008
Read moreCasting for molecules
Scientists in Germany sort particles according to their structure.
Apr 16th, 2008
Read moreNew Nanotechnology method of measuring insulin promises improvements in diabetes treatment
A new method that uses nanotechnology to rapidly measure minute amounts of insulin is a major step toward developing the ability to assess the health of the body?s insulin-producing cells in real time.
Apr 16th, 2008
Read moreLimited transparency in federal nanotechnology research may hamper development
Congressional testimony highlights shortfalls in current US government strategy.
Apr 16th, 2008
Read moreFast AFM probes measure multiple properties of biomolecules or materials simultaneously
New research demonstrates that novel probe technology based on flexible membranes can replace conventional atomic force microscopy (AFM) cantilevers for applications such as fast topographic imaging, quantitative material characterization and single molecule mechanics measurements.
Apr 16th, 2008
Read moreNanobiotechnology chip uses saliva to help diagnose heart attack
Early diagnosis of a heart attack may now be possible using only a few drops of saliva and a new nano-bio-chip, a multi-institutional team led by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin reported.
Apr 16th, 2008
Read moreUniversity of Iowa researchers receive $1.2 million grant to study the toxicity of inhaled nanomaterials
The grant, which was awarded by the National Institutes of Health, will be used to explore the dangers these man-made microscopic materials pose to human health, especially to the workers who manufacture them.
Apr 16th, 2008
Read moreNovel drug delivery methods: getting drugs to tumors quickly and with less toxicity
At the 2008 Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, April 12-16, researchers report that therapies delivered by 'trojan horse' peptides and through the use of nanotechnology may enhance the effectiveness of cancer treatment.
Apr 15th, 2008
Read moreCambridge, IIT-Powai draw up exchange programme for nanotechnology research
The program aims to send 30 IIT - Powai students to Cambridge over a period of five years.
Apr 15th, 2008
Read moreCarbon nanotube measurements: latest in NIST 'how-to' series
The National Institute of Standards and Technology, in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), has published detailed guidelines for making essential measurements on samples of single-walled carbon nanotubes.
Apr 15th, 2008
Read moreNanodrop test tubes created with a flip of a switch
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have demonstrated a new device that creates nanodroplet 'test tubes' for studying individual proteins under conditions that mimic the crowded confines of a living cell.
Apr 15th, 2008
Read moreNanotech 2008 and Clean Technology 2008 early bird registration ends April 21
The Nano Science and Technology Institute (NSTI) today announced the deadline for earl bird registration is April 21st for the co-located Nanotech 2008 and Clean Technology 2008 events.
Apr 15th, 2008
Read moreNew nanotube sensor can continuously monitor minute amounts of insulin
A major step toward assessing the health of the body's insulin-producing cells.
Apr 15th, 2008
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