Conference: Effects of nanotechnology on the environment
The fourth international conference on 'Environmental Effects of Nanoparticles and Nanomaterials' will be held in Vienna, Austria from September 6 to 9, 2009.
Aug 27th, 2009
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Polymer smart materials as sensors to detect biological materials and pollutants
A University of York scientist has been awarded a Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship for her research on smart polymer materials that could eventually be used as sensors to detect biological materials and pollutants.
Aug 27th, 2009
Read moreProductionTower - Mikro und Nanoproduktion in einer neuen Dimension
Das fuer die wirtschaftliche Produktion mikro- und nanotechnischer Produkte ausgelegte modulare Anlagenkonzept ist besonders auf kleine und mittelstaendische Unternehmen zugeschnitten.
Aug 27th, 2009
Read moreAdvanced peridynamic theory research to make electronics more reliable
The research improves the method of accurately forecasting the location and nature of potential failures in electronic devices due to cracks in the integrated materials, promising to help increase the durability and reliability of today?s electronic devices and potentially even aircraft and bridges.
Aug 27th, 2009
Read moreThree-dimensional microchips could be built with stacked nanowire layers
Stanford researchers have developed a method of stacking and purifying crystal layers that may pave the way for three-dimensional microchips.
Aug 27th, 2009
Read moreNew ultrasensitive electronic sensor array speeds up DNA detection
Cost-effective technology has impact on disease diagnosis and biological research.
Aug 27th, 2009
Read moreResearchers investigate link between synthetic nanoparticles and Alzheimer's
Scientists at the University of Ulster are leading this groundbreaking research into whether human engineered nanoparticles can induce neurodegenerative disease.
Aug 27th, 2009
Read moreHarvard Extension School's new bioengineering and nanotechnologies offerings keep biotech program current
The biotechnology program at the Harvard Extension School continues to find itself at the leading edge of science education, this year offering several new courses and a new master's concentration in the hot topic area of bioengineering and nanotechnologies.
Aug 26th, 2009
Read moreCEMMNT and MM Live host 'metrology in micromanufacturing' workshop
In partnership with CEMMNT, MM Live has announced the introduction of the Metrology in Micro Manufacturing Workshop, which will take place during the afternoon session of Day 2, October 21, of the Micro Manufacturing Conference.
Aug 26th, 2009
Read moreNanotechnology inks for self-erasing paper
Researchers have developed a new concept that can be used to produce self-erasing pictures. In contrast to previous techniques, their method allows for multicolored pictures.
Aug 26th, 2009
Read moreA better test to detect DNA for diagnosing disease, investigating crimes
Researchers in Singapore are reporting development of a new electronic sensor that shows promise as a faster, less expensive, and more practical alternative than tests now used to detect DNA.
Aug 26th, 2009
Read moreConverging technologies for 21st century security
Organised crime, terrorism, civil conflict, and natural disasters are sadly commonplace in global society and have developed increasingly complex dimensions. To counter such threats, civil security and emergency response teams are looking towards new technologies that offer more sensitive, rapid, and accurate detection methods; that provide the means to neutralise or effectively deal with the outcomes of such incidents; and that provide greater protection to personnel.
Aug 26th, 2009
Read moreQuantum Computing: Are you ready for this upgrade?
If you are curious about the potential of quantum computing, you will want to keep your eye on 'Harnessing Quantum Physics'. This is one of many panel discussions coming your way as part of the Quantum to Cosmos Festival.
Aug 26th, 2009
Read moreSegway inventor Dean Kamen to speak at 8th Annual NanoBusiness conference
Kamen will join dozens of the world's leading innovators, nanotechnology executives and educators at the conference offering keynote speeches or participating on panels to highlight the most pressing issues facing those commercializing nanotech innovations.
Aug 26th, 2009
Read moreArgonne receives $29 million in additional Recovery Act funds for major facilities upgrades, research
The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory has received an additional $29.1 million in DOE Office of Science (SC) funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for a range of improvements and upgrades to major scientific facilities and other projects.
Aug 26th, 2009
Read moreGolden nanotubes as imaging agents to detect cancer cells
Biomedical researchers have developed a special contrast-imaging agent that is capable of molecular mapping of lymphatic endothelial cells and detecting cancer metastasis in sentinel lymph nodes. The new material could be used as a more efficient and less toxic alternative to nanoparticles and fluorescent labels used in the non-invasive, targeted molecular detection of normal cells, such as immune-related cells, and abnormal cells, such as cancer cells and bacteria.
Aug 26th, 2009
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