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Global nanotechnology innovation contest

The goal of this contest is to develop nanotechnology prototyping capability for practical applications with universal appeal.

August 23, 2010 Read more

Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering in Greensboro opens for first day of classes

It's the first day of school at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering in Greensboro. That's not just for the new school year; it's the first day of school ever for one of the UNC system's most innovative educational initiatives.

August 23, 2010 Read more

Road signs and traffic signals on DNA

The DNA genomes of organisms whose cells possess nuclei are packaged in a highly characteristic fashion. Most of the DNA is tightly wrapped around protein particles called nucleosomes, which are connected to each other by flexible DNA segments, like pearls on a necklace. This arrangement plays a major role in deciding which genes are actively expressed, and thus which proteins can be synthesized in a given cell. Researchers have recently developed a model which explains the distribution of nucleosomes around the functionally crucial transcription start sites.

August 23, 2010 Read more

Researchers advance understanding of enzyme that regulates DNA

Thanks to a single-molecule imaging technique developed by a University of Illinois professor, researchers have revealed the mechanisms of an important DNA-regulating enzyme.

August 20, 2010 Read more

Johns Hopkins researchers appointed to governor's task force to study nanobiotechnology

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has appointed Peter Searson and Steve Desiderio, two researchers from The Johns Hopkins University, to serve on a special task force to study the benefits of nanobiotechnology.

August 20, 2010 Read more

DNA puts Stanford chemists on scent of better artificial nose

A new approach to building an 'artificial nose' - using fluorescent compounds and DNA - could accelerate the use of sniffing sensors into the realm of mass production and widespread use, say Stanford chemists.

August 20, 2010 Read more

Schichten bauen mit dem Atombaukasten

Experten der Molekularstrahlexpitaxie sind die Legobauer unter den Halbleiterphysikern. Sie koennen Atomschichten so gleichmaessig zusammenbauen, als waeren es die beruehmten Plastikbausteine.

August 20, 2010 Read more

Researchers take a look inside molecules with a scanning tunneling microscope

For their look into the nanoworld, researchers used a scanning tunneling microscope. Its thin metal tip scans the specimen surface like the needle of a record player and registers the atomic irregularies and differences of approximately one nanometer with minuscule electric currents.

August 20, 2010 Read more

Observing quantum particles in perfect order

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics succeed in recording single-atom resolved images of a highly correlated quantum gas.

August 20, 2010 Read more

Inter-regional nanotechnology partnership becomes reality as UAlbany and SUNYIT spur high-tech economic opportunity

nfrastructure Technologies is the first company to sign on to the Assembly's inter-regional nanotechnology-partnership initiative. The company will occupy a newly created space at SUNYIT; planning of which is underway.

August 19, 2010 Read more

Extreme and green: What science needs from computing; Can computing keep up with the needs of science?

Leading scientists from neuroscience, nanoscience, astrophysics, computer science and engineering are gathering to discuss this question in Tromso, Norway, continuing a dialogue that began at last year's Kavli Futures Symposium.

August 19, 2010 Read more

Imec makes significant contribution to the 2010 IEDM meeting

A record number of 16 papers with imec authors has been accepted for this year's IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM), being held Dec 6 - 8 in San Francisco. Both ITRS-related as well as More-than-Moore-related research papers have been accepted.

August 19, 2010 Read more

Software for efficient computing in the age of nanoscale devices

National Science Foundation funds $10M expedition in computing.

August 19, 2010 Read more

Awareness-raising workshop for developing and transition countries on nanotechnology/manufactured nanomaterials

These workshops brief participants on what is nanotechnology and manufactured nanomaterials, what are some of the potential risks from nanotechnologies and manufactured nanomaterials (e.g. to the environment or human health) and benefits (e.g. decreased costs of low-maintenance products, or use in environmental remediation) of nanotechnology and nanomaterials.

August 19, 2010 Read more

University Poster Exhibition - Call for abstracts - Technology World in partnership with UK Nanoforum

Technology World in partnership with UK NanoForum will bring over 350 senior international delegates together with the best of the UK's Science and Technology community. With a focus on trade, investment and collaborations, this will be a networking forum for industry, academia, technology purchasers and those seeking to develop joint ventures and future partnerships.

August 19, 2010 Read more

SPIE Photomask Technology to bring focus to future of the industry

An all-day special session on a roadmap for maskless lithography R+D and a keynote presentation offering insights on how to be successful in the photomask industry will highlight the SPIE Photomask Technology symposium next month in Monterey, California.

August 19, 2010 Read more