Scientists make breakthrough in single-molecule sensing
Simultaneous optical and electronic measurements on same molecule.
Feb 6th, 2008
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New funding to charge energy research at UCL and the London Centre for Nanotechnology
Professors Neal Skipper and Franco Cacialli, of the London Centre for Nanotechnology and the Department of Physics & Astronomy, University College London, have been awarded a £200,000 laboratory refurbishment grant to help them develop alternative fuel supplies for transport and electricity generation.
Feb 6th, 2008
Read moreNew devices to boost nematode research on neurons and drugs
University of Oregon-led project leads to two nanotech-driven tools for biologists, neuroscientists.
Feb 6th, 2008
Read moreNanotechnology to fight red wine stains
Wool skirts and silk ties may avoid those pricey trips to the dry-cleaner in the future and clean themselves, researchers in Australia and China suggest in a new study.
Feb 6th, 2008
Read more'Recordable' proteins as next-generation memory storage materials
Move over, compact discs, DVDs, and hard drives. Researchers in Japan report progress toward developing a new protein-based memory device that could provide an alternative to conventional magnetic and optical storage systems, which are quickly approaching their memory storage capacities.
Feb 6th, 2008
Read moreEuropean Commission gives grant to investigate transatlantic oversight of nanotechnology
Researchers at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Chatham House, Environmental Law Institute (ELI) and the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies (PEN), an initiative of Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and The Pew Charitable Trusts, have been awarded a $587,000 European Commission grant to conduct an international research project on regulating nanotechnologies in the European Union and United States.
Feb 6th, 2008
Read moreWorld-class research at University of Toronto to help reduce threat of global epidemic
Developing a portable device that will help prevent, identify and contain infectious diseases such as SARS, is the goal of a new University of Toronto research project. The project is one of four cutting-edge research projects at the University of Toronto to receive funding from the McGuinty government.
Feb 6th, 2008
Read moreA new direction for Vietnamese science and technology
To catch up with the development of global science and technology, Vietnam should have proper investment plans, prepared for ideas and combining scientists and experts with programmes which have completely new contents, and establishing training and research centres. Apart from traditional laboratories, two National Universities have begun to do this.
Feb 6th, 2008
Read moreNanotechnology masters courses directory and recognition scheme
Nanotechnology Masters Courses each vary in their emphasis and content, and the NanoMasters Course Website provides a means for prospective students to search for details of Nano Masters Courses of specific interest to them.
Feb 5th, 2008
Read moreSafe approach to nanotechnology - BSI British Standards publishes new guidance for UK industry
Don't know your nanorod from your nanoribbon? Want to find out what nanomaterials are in the products you buy? Could the safe handling of nanomaterials be improved? Nine new nanotechnology publications lead the way.
Feb 5th, 2008
Read moreTransnational call for collaborative proposals in nanoscience
NanoSci-E+ is announcing the opening of a transnational call for collaborative proposals. A minimum of EUR 16M will be distributed for the funding of high-quality projects, possibly complemented by an additional EUR 8M (subject to contract with the European Commission).
Feb 5th, 2008
Read moreGerman-Australian top level talks on clean coal
A high-level delegation from Germany's leading energy state is visiting Queensland to discuss clean energy technology, renewable energy, and joint global responses to climate change.
Feb 5th, 2008
Read more'T-ray' breakthrough signals next generation of security sensors
A new generation of sensors for detecting explosives and poisons could be developed following new research into a type of radiation known as T-rays.
Feb 5th, 2008
Read moreNanotechnology research collaboration between King Abdullah University and Hong Kong University
A delegation from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, visited Hong Kong University of Science and Technology today to sign a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a long-term collaboration between the two research institutions.
Feb 5th, 2008
Read moreBird flu testing on the cheap
Rapid identification of bird flu infection will be the key to controlling a pandemic should the virus learn how to transmit between humans. A new lab-on-a-chip could provide diagnosis in as little as 30 minutes.
Feb 4th, 2008
Read moreEPA's FY 2009 budget focuses on next phase of environmental progress
Building on 37 years of progress in protecting human health and the environment, EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson today released his agency's $7.14 billion fiscal year 2009 budget.
Feb 4th, 2008
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