Purdue University's Network for Computational Nanotechnology has received a five-year, $18.25 million grant from the National Science Foundation to support the U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative with expanded capabilities and services for computer simulations.
Posted: Sep 20th, 2007
Read moreA new EU-funded project is organising summer schools on the ethics of nanotechnologies and converging technologies for the summer of 2008. The results will be used to develop new tools for e-learning.
Posted: Sep 20th, 2007
Read moreThe foresight study on biomedical sensors has addressed different approaches with future use of biomedical sensors in the health care sector, like: How will biomedical sensors shape the healthcare systems of the future?
Posted: Sep 19th, 2007
Read moreThe emission of CO2 is a present threat for the global climate. Storage of the greenhouse gas in empty gas fields and aquifers could be a solution. To store CO2 underground it should be captured first. Nanostructured membranes have the potential of doing that. The NANOGLOWA nanotechnology project wants to turn this potential into reality.
Posted: Sep 19th, 2007
Read moreScientists in North Carolina are reporting development and testing of a method for printing finely-detailed microscopic images with an enzyme, rather than ink.
Posted: Sep 19th, 2007
Read moreScientists in India are reporting an advance toward discovering a Holy Grail of the illumination industry - a white LED, a light-emitting diode that produces pure white light suitable for interior lighting of homes, offices and other buildings.
Posted: Sep 19th, 2007
Read moreDublin City University (DCU) will receive over Euro 23m in research funding under PRTLI Cycle 4 to support three science and engineering projects and two humanities and social science based projects.
Posted: Sep 19th, 2007
Read moreA new type of membrane has been internationally patented by researchers in Norway. The membrane is made from a plastic material that has been structured by means of nanotechnology. It catches CO2 while other waste gases pass freely.
Posted: Sep 19th, 2007
Read moreAdvances in the area of bio-nanotechnology would go a long way in helping India's food security, Minister for Food and Agriculture Sharad Pawar said here Wednesday.
Posted: Sep 19th, 2007
Read moreIn case you missed last week's Center for Responsible Nanotechnology conference, most of the presentations are now available.
Posted: Sep 18th, 2007
Read moreResearchers aim to develop a carbon nanotube membrane for gas separation that will work like a sieve to separate high volumes of methane or carbon dioxide from other gases.
Posted: Sep 18th, 2007
Read moreMicroorganisms may soon be efficiently and inexpensively producing novel pharmaceutical compounds, such as flavonoids, that fight aging, cancer or obesity, as well as high-value chemicals.
Posted: Sep 18th, 2007
Read moreUsing nanotechnology, engineering researchers have developed a small but powerful device capable of enhancing the delivery of drugs to treat life-threatening illnesses.
Posted: Sep 18th, 2007
Read moreThe National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded more than $31 million over five years to a partnership of Atlanta academic, research and healthcare institutions focused on accelerating the translation of laboratory discoveries into healthcare innovations for patients.
Posted: Sep 18th, 2007
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Could nanotechnology help protect the world's environment or may it be another thorn on our ailing rose? Join the fall Nano Cafe on Oct. 23 to explore Nanotechnology and the Environment.
Posted: Sep 18th, 2007
Read moreAdvance in creating inexpensive polarized light may lead to better displays on laptop computers, cell phones and other devices.
Posted: Sep 18th, 2007
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