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European silicon photonics project demonstrates laser and 10Gb/s silicon modulator using CMOS fabrication processes

HELIOS consortium developing building blocks and processes to accelerate adoption of silicon photonics.

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International surface metrology standards are being developed in Poland

The research on materials' surface layers with spectroscopic methods, extremely important for nanotechnology, material engineering, microelectronics and many other areas, requires knowledge of certain physical parameters that are available in the databases distributed by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Used by the researchers worldwide, several of these databases are being developed by Prof. Aleksander Jablonski from the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences.

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Innovative neural probe senses and stimulates individual brain cells

Imec, together with its partners within the European FP6 Program NeuroProbes, has created a new neural probe enabling electrical and chemical recording and stimulation of single neurons in the brain. Applications of the new technology are vast, ranging from tools for fundamental research on the functioning of the brain, to instruments for more precise diagnosis of brain seizures before brain-surgery.

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Imec and PEIRA develop platform for in-vitro study of brain tissue

The nanoelectronics research centre imec and Peira, a Belgium-based manufacturer of pharmaceutical and chemical research instruments, jointly developed an innovative slice-tilting instrument for in-vitro research on brain tissue. The new tool enables long-term studying of brain cultures through electronic stimulation and read-out, essential in getting insight into the functioning of the brain.

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Limited response to Australian nanomaterials information call

Seven companies reported using six nanomaterials in response to a voluntary information call in 2008 by Australia's National Industrial Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS), in contrast to 22 companies reporting on 21 types of nanomaterial two years earlier.

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Friends of the Earth evaulate nanotechnology's 'green' claims

Friends of the Earth has released a new report that tries to debunk industry promises that nanotechnology offers solutions to our most pressing environmental problems, including climate change.

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Nanotechnology research directions for societal needs in 2020

A new report, 'Nanotechnology Research Directions for Societal Needs in 2020' outlines the foundational knowledge and infrastructure development in the last decade, the current $15 billion in R+D programs underpinning about $250 billion of products incorporating nanoscale components in the world in 2009, and the likely evolution towards a general purpose technology by 2020.

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New study examines nanoparticles' effects on plants

Recent research by a team of researchers from China, led by Dr. Nan Yao, explored the effects of nanoparticles on plant cells.

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An anticipatory governance approach to carbon nanotubes

Because environmental and health information on carbon nanotubes is incomplete and sometimes conflicting, an 'anticipatory governance' approach to the technology is needed, according to Mark Philbrick, post-doctoral researcher at the Center of Integrated Nanomechanical Systems at the University of California, Berkeley.

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DNA weaving - Two-dimensional crystals from DNA origami tiles

DNA is an outstanding nanoscale building material, as researchers led by Ned Seeman discovered thirty years ago. Seeman and his colleagues at the New York University have now used cross-shaped DNA tiles to produce an amazingly large grid structure that resembles woven fabric.

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Imaging tool may aid nanoelectronics by screening nanotubes

Researchers have demonstrated a new imaging tool for rapidly screening structures called single-wall carbon nanotubes, possibly hastening their use in creating a new class of computers and electronics that are faster and consume less power than today's.

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A new twist for nanopillar light collectors

Researchers were able to produce nanopillars that absorb light as well or even better than commercial thin-film solar cells, using far less semiconductor material and without the need for anti-reflective coating.

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Positionspapier der Deutschen Gesetzlichen Unfallversicherung zur Nanotechnologie

In einem Positionspapier zum verantwortungsvollen Umgang mit Nanomaterialien (greift die DGUV die Empfehlungen der Nanokommission auf und legt ihre Handlungsfelder fuer zielgerichtete Praeventionsaktivitaeten fest. Dabei empfiehlt es sich, den Arbeitsschutzgedanken bereits bei der Etablierung von Nanotechnologien in den Unternehmen zu verankern.

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Riso Energy Report 9: CO2-free energy can meet the world's energy needs in 2050

Risoe Energy Report 9 lists a wide range of energy technologies in the market with low or no emissions of greenhouse gases, describing how several of these will be made commercially available in the next decades.

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Event announcement: 'Measurements in science and technology - a bridge to innovation'

From May 17 to May 19, 2011, at Moscow International Forum MetrolExpo-2011 will be held under the motto 'Measurements in science and technology a bridge to innovation', devoted to World Metrology Day.

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UAlbany NanoCollege establishes its first global education and research partnerships in the Pacific Rim

Collaborations involve three of Japan's leading educational and technological institutions.

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