Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and three collaborating institutions are using a new laboratory model of the membrane surrounding neurons in the brain to study how a protein long suspected of a role in early-stage Alzheimer?s disease actually impairs a neuron?s structure and function.
Jul 22nd, 2008
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Adding just the right dash of nanoparticles to standard mixes of lubricants and refrigerants could yield the equivalent of an energy-saving chill pill for factories, hospitals, ships, and others with large cooling systems, suggest the latest results from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) research that is pursuing promising formulations.
Jul 22nd, 2008
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A Senate bill to reauthorize funding for nanotechnology research would mandate creating a publicly available database of the projects funded in several areas, including environmental, educational and nanomanufacturing.
Jul 22nd, 2008
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Sandia National Laboratories will demonstrate a new hyperspectral confocal fluorescence microscope Friday, Aug. 8 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. MDT in Bldg. 897 on Kirtland Air Force Base.
Jul 22nd, 2008
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Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed a technique that has the potential to deliver cancer-fighting drugs to diseased areas within hours, as opposed to the two days it currently takes for existing delivery systems.
Jul 22nd, 2008
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Research scientists have achieved a breakthrough by proving that the carbon material graphene is the strongest material ever measured.
Jul 22nd, 2008
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US scientists have made a nanoscale mass sensor which can weigh molecules with atomic precision.
Jul 22nd, 2008
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Wie die Ergebnisse der Grundlagenforschung schneller in neue Anwendungen umgesetzt werden koennen, stellen Ihnen die Praesidenten an einem aktuellen bayerischen Projekt vor.
Jul 22nd, 2008
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The GKSS Research Center in Geesthacht is coordinating a European project for the development of new plastics.
Jul 22nd, 2008
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As a leading international platform in the area of nanotechnology safety and regulation, the conference will offer a forum to discuss this year?s topic of 'Voluntary Measures in Nano Risk Governance' (such as Voluntary Reporting Schemes, Codes of Conduct, Risk management systems etc.).
Jul 22nd, 2008
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Quantum mechanical triplet of magnetic spin and electron pair may lead to superconductivity at higher temperatures.
Jul 21st, 2008
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The first STM spectroscopy of graphene flakes yields new surprises
Jul 21st, 2008
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Einen Ueberblick ueber die Taetigkeiten mit Nanomaterialien in Deutschland geben die Ergebnisse einer Fragebogenaktion, die jetzt auf der Homepage der Bundesanstalt fuer Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin (BAuA) veroeffentlicht wurden.
Jul 21st, 2008
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Nanotechnology's success depends on addressing safety questions.
Jul 21st, 2008
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Research could lead to more powerful sensors, diagnostic tools.
Jul 21st, 2008
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A new technology that spots tooth decay almost as soon as it?s begun promises to reduce the need for drilling and filling.
Jul 21st, 2008
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