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Research team creates simple chemical system that mimics DNA

Findings offer possible clues about primordial world, and could eventually lead to exotic new materials.

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INBT speakers highlight nanobio trends in neuroscience, stem cell growth, drug delivery, imaging

This is the first part of a two-part series summarizing the talks presented at the 3rd Annual NanoBio Symposium hosted by the Johns Hopkins Institute for NanoBioTechnology, on May 18, 2009.

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Conference program for 2nd Annual Nano Renewable Energy Summit released

The NanoBusiness Alliance and the Colorado Nanotechnology Alliance today announced its conference program schedule for the 2nd annual Nano Renewable Energy Summit, which will return to the University of Denver, CO, from June 22 ? 23, 2009.

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Researchers unveil new technique for measuring charge states of individual atoms

Scientists in Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland have successfully measured the charge states of individual gold and silver atoms using an innovative approach to atomic force microscopy.

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Fördermittel für Nanotechnologie

Um Sie möglichst frühzeitig über aktuelle Entwicklungen im FP7 sowie über weitere Förderprogramme zu informieren und Sie bei der Antragsstellung optimal zu unterstützen, findet am 2. Juli 2009 um 14:00 Uhr eine Informationsver anstaltung bei der TuTech GmbH statt.

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Researchers develop world's first nanotechnology based root canal sealer

Using "modified silica nano-composites" as a filler, this material known as "NanoSeal Plus" can greatly increase the success rates of root canal treatments and allow patients to keep their tooth.

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Atomic vibrations lead to atom manipulations

A new study from Colorado State University mathematics graduate student Byungsoo Kim and associate professor of mathematics Vakhtang Putkaradze reveals that scientists can extract and replace a single atom.

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IBM und ETH Zürich legen Grundstein für gemeinsames Nanotechnologie-Labor

Die ETH Zürich und das IBM Forschungslabor Zürich haben am 2. Juni den Grundstein für ein gemeinsames Forschungszentrum für Nanotechnologie auf dem Gelände der IBM in Rüschlikon gelegt.

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New IBM nanotechnology milestone opens up new possibilities in nanoelectronics

IBM scientists directly measure charge states of atoms using an atomic force microscope.

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Chemo-switching of magnetic properties for new smart materials

Chemical-induced switching of polymer magnetism achieved at room temperature

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Frans Spaepen named interim director of Harvard's Center for Nanoscale Systems

Frans Spaepen, director of the Rowland Institute, will serve as interim director of Harvard University's Center for Nanoscale Systems (CNS) starting July 1, upon completion of his term as interim dean of Harvard?s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

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Computing in the quantum dimension

A huge consortium of European researchers is solving some of the fundamental obstacles blocking real quantum computing applications in the short term. At the same time, it is helping to pave the way to a quantum computer.

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New 'electronic glue' promises less expensive semiconductors

Researchers at the University of Chicago and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed an "electronic glue" that could accelerate advances in semiconductor-based technologies, including solar cells and thermoelectric devices that convert sun light and waste heat, respectively, into useful electrical energy.

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Tetrahedron symposium launches virtual conference

Elsevier today announced that it will host the Tetrahedron Virtual Conference - a real-time virtual platform offering low cost online access to the high quality content to be presented at the Tenth Tetrahedron Symposium in Paris, France, 24-26 June 2009.

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Sind Nanotechnologien regulierbar?

Das Buch präsentiert einen entsprechenden Vorschlag und rückt die Frage der Regulierbarkeit der Nanotechnologien in einen größeren Zusammenhang.

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Nanotechnology partnership between Confederation of Indian Industry and University of Calcutta

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Eastern Region today partnered with University of Calcutta for providing industry inputs in the field of R&D for Nanotechnology.

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