Researchers use magnetism to target cells to animal arteries
Magnetically guided nanoparticles may deliver treatments to human organs.
Jan 7th, 2008
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Researchers bend light through waveguides in colloidal crystals
Researchers have achieved optical waveguiding of near-infrared light through features embedded in self-assembled, three-dimensional photonic crystals. Applications for the optically active crystals include low-loss waveguides, low-threshold lasers and on-chip optical circuitry.
Jan 7th, 2008
Read moreThe INTELTEX project: Creating smart, multifunctional materials
Developing smart, multifunctional materials that can be used in protective clothing, medical applications and buildings is the goal of the EU-funded INTELTEX ('Intelligent multi-reactive textiles integrating nano-filler based CPC-fibres') project.
Jan 7th, 2008
Read moreReport on nanotechnology in Argentina published
Report of a Fact Finding Mission to San Carlos de Bariloche and Buenos Aires, November 19-23 2007.
Jan 7th, 2008
Read moreITT Madras develops nanoparticles to fight pesticide residues
IIT Madras licenses Eureka Forbes to develop new community water purifier prototype, using nanotechnology filter, to be installed in Kerala.
Jan 7th, 2008
Read moreDemocratizing technology: Be careful what you wish for
One currently popular response to rapid technological evolution is to call for 'the democratization of technology.' Among other things, this approach calls for increased awareness and sensitivity of technologists to the social implications of their work, and greater efforts to include society in decisions regarding the particular structure and deployment of various technologies.
Jan 7th, 2008
Read morePractical Vacuum seminars packed with developments
Practical Vacuum and Semiconductor Processing is a show co-located with MTEC at the NEC in February, featuring a two day seminar and technical education program on vacuum technology.
Jan 7th, 2008
Read moreProposals sought for new Center for Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology
The Center will address interactions of naturally derived, incidental and engineered nanoparticles and nanostructured materials, devices and systems with the living world.
Jan 6th, 2008
Read moreResearchers develop faster, cheaper DNA sequencing
One way of sequencing DNA molecules quickly and inexpensively could be by nudging them through pores a billionth of a meter in diameter built into a silicon chip.
Jan 6th, 2008
Read moreNanotechnology skin for prosthetic arms
Designing a better prosthetic arm for military amputees.
Jan 5th, 2008
Read moreNanotechnology to pervade automobiles
Nanotechnology would soon have a pervasive effect on automotive products and manufacturing processes in the automobile industry, said Hyderabad-based International Advanced Research for New Materials Research Centre director G Sundara Rajan.
Jan 5th, 2008
Read moreNanotechnology to get bigger at UC Riverside with two symbolic events
Symposium honors Robert Haddon; groundbreaking ceremony marks start of construction for building devoted to nanotechnology research.
Jan 4th, 2008
Read moreSchoolteachers get a 'lift' at MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Program spurs students to pursue scientific careers.
Jan 4th, 2008
Read moreUK government releases second nanotechnology risk report
UK government has now published its second research report 'Characterising the Potential Risks posed by Engineered Nanoparticles'.
Jan 4th, 2008
Read moreBoron nanotubes could outperform carbon
Carbon may be losing its monopoly over the nanoworld. According to the latest calculations, tubes built out of the element boron could have many of the same properties as carbon nanotubes.
Jan 4th, 2008
Read moreResearch by Case Western Reserve University earns cover of prestigious science publication
Nature Nanotechnology features work by Case School of Engineering professors investigator and other researchers.
Jan 4th, 2008
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