Researchers have used the world's thinnest material to create the world's smallest transistor - a breakthrough that could spark the development of a new type of super-fast computer chip.
Posted: Feb 28th, 2007
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Nanoscale composites are already showing promise, particularly in electrical conductivity, tensile strength, isotropic or anisotropic properties and shock and vibration resistance.
Posted: Feb 28th, 2007
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A review several of the latest technologies to detect biological threats quickly and accurately.
Posted: Feb 28th, 2007
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Environmental Defense and DuPont have been working together to develop a nanotechnology risk framework for the responsible development, production, use and disposal of nanoscale materials.
Posted: Feb 28th, 2007
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A public forum on the benefits and risks of nanotechnology will be held on Monday, March 12, at the University of Oregon.
Posted: Feb 27th, 2007
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A newly announced 2-day conference in London will address Nanotechnology products and processes for environmental benefit.
Posted: Feb 27th, 2007
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First direct electric link between neurons and light-sensitive nanoparticle films created.
Posted: Feb 27th, 2007
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A Swiss-German partnership develops the world's first certifiable risk management and -monitoring system for nanotechnologies.
Posted: Feb 27th, 2007
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Chinese Academy of Sciences researchers have been successful in their experimental entanglement of six photons in graph states: a 'Schrödinger cat' state, and a 'cluster' state.
Posted: Feb 27th, 2007
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Health care in developing countries could be greatly improved by nanotechnology.
Posted: Feb 27th, 2007
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The Science and Technology Ethics Committee of the Québec government in Canada has released a position statement titled "Ethics and nanotechnologies: a basis for action".
Posted: Feb 26th, 2007
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New process makes use of the waste fraction to make renewable automotive and aviation oils and lubricants with a high added value.
Posted: Feb 26th, 2007
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A plant extract can be used to create a new type of gold nanoparticle that is stable and nontoxic and can be administered orally or injected.
Posted: Feb 26th, 2007
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Danone, the French food and beverage giant, is taking part in a research project into nanotechnology that could result in stronger plastic packing that also reduces waste.
Posted: Feb 26th, 2007
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By combining DNA macromolecules with polymers containing iron, molecular cages can be made.
Posted: Feb 26th, 2007
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A new carbon-based hybrid material, called nanobuds, is set to make an impact on the microelectronics industry.
Posted: Feb 26th, 2007
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