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Scientific symposium for nanomeasurement-driven research announced

Agilent Technologies Inc. has announced that the first Nano Measure Scientific Symposium (Nano Measure 2010) will take place June 3-4 at Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland. The two-day event will feature some of the most prestigious scientists presenting leading-edge, nanomeasurement-driven research.

January 30, 2010 Read more

Engineers develop cancer-targeting nanoprobe sensors

Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have created smart nanoprobes that may one day be used in the battle against cancer to selectively seek out and destroy tumor cells, as well as report back on the mission's status.

January 30, 2010 Read more

Engineers explore environmental concerns of nanotechnology

Linsey Marr and Peter Vikesland, faculty members in the Via Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech, are part of the national Center for the Environmental Implications of NanoTechnology (CEINT), funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in 2008. Along with Michael Hochella, University Distinguished Professor of Geosciences, they represent Virginia Tech's efforts in a nine-member consortium awarded $14 million over five years, starting in 2008. Virginia Tech's portion is $1.75 million.

January 29, 2010 Read more

14 challenges the world must address to ensure the planet's survival

Engineers from around the world will hold discussions at The University of Texas at El Paso to address critical problems affecting the planet.

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Neuronal microchip helps identify neurotoxins

Scientists from Dortmund/Germany have invented an analytical method for the rapid neurotoxicity screening. They grow neurons on a microchip and check for substances that inhibit the formation of a network between the cells.

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New knowledge about the deformation of nanocrystals offers new tools for nanotechnology

With new, advanced equipment, scientists at Riso DTU have shown that materials to produce micro-and nanocomponents react very differently depending on whether crystals are large or small.

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A*STAR, EDB partner with Stanford University to nurture next-generation Asian leaders in medical device innovation

The Stanford University Biodesign Program is partnering with the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) to establish a new training program called Singapore-Stanford Biodesign. This program seeks to train the next generation of Asian leaders who can develop innovative medical devices to address Asia's growing healthcare needs.

January 29, 2010 Read more

Law, science center commemorates 25th anniversary with new name, programs

A quarter-century of academic study at the intersection of law and science was commemorated on Wednesday, Jan. 27, as the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law unveiled its new Center for Law, Science and Innovation and announced programs that will reinvent the law school's role in solving global technological challenges.

January 29, 2010 Read more

Coated carbon nanotubes could hold key to high-capacity batteries

Nano-sized cables made with titanium dioxide (TiO2)-coated carbon nanotubes could hold the key to developing new high-capacity batteries, report chemists in Germany and China.

January 29, 2010 Read more

Governor Rendell: $5.7 million investment in nanotechnology will build upon research, commercialization efforts

Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced a $5.7 million investment that will expand upon university research efforts, bring new products to the marketplace, and educate the next generation of high-tech workers.

January 28, 2010 Read more

The DIAMOND project - a semiconductor's best friend?

A new EU-funded project is set to simplify life for Europe's semiconductor and electronics industries by making it easier to detect and correct errors. Called DIAMOND ('Diagnosis, error modelling and correction for reliable systems design'), the EUR 3.8 million, 3-year project is funded under the Information and communication technologies (ICT) Theme of the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7).

January 28, 2010 Read more

Using magnetic toys as inspiration, researchers tease out structures of self-assembled clusters

Scientists have long studied how atoms and molecules structure themselves into intricate clusters. Unlocking the design secrets of Nature offers lessons in engineering artificial systems that could self-assemble into any desired form.

January 28, 2010 Read more

How many argon atoms can fit on the surface of a carbon nanotube?

A team of scientists has devised a new way to explore how phase transitions function in less than three dimensions and at the level of just a few atoms.

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Consortium awarded crucial advisory contracts on the regulation of nanomaterials under REACH

A consortium led by SAFENANO from the Institute of Occupational Medicine has been awarded two contracts by the Institute for Health and Consumer Protection of the European Commission's Directorate General Joint Research Centre (JRC) concerning the development of specific advice on the assessment of nanomaterials under REACH.

January 28, 2010 Read more

Wyss Institute launches 'molecular origami' interactive feature

Molecular Origami is a process that allows researchers to build nano-sized structures out of DNA (or RNA). To help illustrate the basics of DNA origami, Harvard's Wyss Institute has created a Flash-based interactive feature that allows users to build virtual nanostructures by sequencing a simple, abstract representation of a DNA molecule and then allowing it to self assemble.

January 28, 2010 Read more

SEMATECH unveils 2010 Knowledge Series on tough industry challenges

Semiconductor technologists from a wide range of fields can join the search for solutions to the industry's most challenging issues at the 2010 SEMATECH Knowledge Series (SKS) of meetings, workshops and symposia.

January 28, 2010 Read more