Thilo Hofmann vom Department fuer Umweltgeowissenschaften und Tom Battin vom Department fuer Limnologie der Universitaet Wien untersuchten mit ihren Teams die Wirkung von kuenstlich hergestellten Nanopartikeln auf Mikroorganismen in Gewaessern.
Nov 9th, 2009
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Researchers in Australia and the UK are flying the idea that insect wings could act as a model for making self-cleaning, frictionless, and superhydrophobic materials.
Nov 9th, 2009
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IMEC presents a unique microchip with microscopic nail structures that enable close communication between the electronics and biological cells. The new chip is a mass-producible, easy-to-use tool in electrophysiology research, for example for fundamental research on the functioning and dysfunctioning of the brain.
Nov 9th, 2009
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The Parliamentary Secretary for Health, Mark Butler, today announced the release of a public discussion paper inviting consultations on a Rudd Government proposal to strengthen regulation of industrial nanomaterials use in Australia.
Nov 9th, 2009
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To activate genes which might also play a role in carcinogenesis, the genetic material first needs to be unwrapped and made accessible for other cell components. Using a new biophysical method called single molecule spectroscopy, scientists observed these mechanisms directly and to characterize intermediate stages on the way to free genetic material.
Nov 9th, 2009
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Researchers have discovered previously unknown metallic features of high-temperature superconductors by running meticulously precise measurements.
Nov 9th, 2009
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Restrictions on liquids in carry-on bags on commercial airliners could become a thing of the past thanks to a revolutionary nano-electric device which detects potentially hazardous liquids in luggage in a fraction of a second.
Nov 9th, 2009
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Unveiling plans for a 100,000(+)-square-foot research facility located at the South Campus of Gateway University Research Park in Greensboro, N.C., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and The University of North Carolina at Greensboro will host the official groundbreaking of the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) on Monday, Nov. 9.
Nov 8th, 2009
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The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany today welcomed more than 1,000 visitors of all ages from throughout upstate New York to participate in Community Day, part of CNSE's unprecedented community and educational outreach initiative known as NANOvember.
Nov 8th, 2009
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Researchers at Purdue University have discovered a new approach for repairing damaged nerve fibers in spinal cord injuries using nano-spheres that could be injected into the blood shortly after an accident.
Nov 8th, 2009
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The American Chemical Society's award-winning high school chemistry magazine ChemMatters is making its YouTube debut with its first video podcast.
Nov 8th, 2009
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NanoTecNexus (NTN), formerly NanoBioNexus, already acclaimed for its educational forums and nanobiotechnology expertise, announces the launch of new courses, seminars, and lectures to be delivered online with proven and easy to use webinar tools.
Nov 8th, 2009
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The European Commission has opened a public consultation in order to receive input from all people and organisations involved or interested in nanosciences and nanotechnologies research in Europe, and notably research, policy makers, industry, media and civil society organisations.
Nov 6th, 2009
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The speakers' presentations from the OECD 'Conference on Potential Environmental Benefits of Nanotechnology: Fostering Safe Innovation-Led Growth' are now available online on the OECD site.
Nov 6th, 2009
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The Top-level Research Initiative is launching a call for user-driven research projects within the sub-programme 'Energy Efficiency with Nanotechnology' in the beginning of 2010.
Nov 6th, 2009
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U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the Senate has approved the FY10 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill which includes $500,000 for the University at Albany's College of Nanoscience and Engineering.
Nov 6th, 2009
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