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EPA TSCA compliance strategies for nanoscale materials

Bergeson and Campbell, P.C. is pleased to present a Webinar on 'EPA TSCA Compliance Strategies for Nanoscale Materials' on May 13, 2009 at 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. ET.

April 23, 2009 Read more

Rare molecule predicted by theory observed for first time

German-led scientists say they have observed for the first time a rare molecule, the existence of which has until now only been predicted by theory.

April 23, 2009 Read more

Global workshop on nanoscale solutions for clean energy applications

The acceleration of nanoscale solutions to enable clean and renewable energy applications is the theme of a first-ever global conference to be held next week at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany.

April 23, 2009 Read more

Double-action power stations: energy and hydrogen

Gas power plants could be cheaply retrofitted to generate hydrogen as well as power, chemists say in a Royal Society of Chemistry journal.

April 23, 2009 Read more

New book highlights media uncertainty of nanotechnology

The first major study of media coverage, policy debates and public perceptions about nanotechnology is the focus of a new book co-authored by Professor Stuart Allan of Bournemouth University.

April 23, 2009 Read more

Keynote Address at Nanotech 2009 'Nanotechnology and the Obama Administration'

NSTI has announced that Thomas Kalil, the associate director of Science and Technology Policy for the Obama Administration has been added to the conference program at NSTI Nanotech.

April 23, 2009 Read more

Studies yield clues to powering nano-sized machines

A new paper published in the May 2009 issue of Scientific American, asks readers to imagine producing vehicles so small they would be about the size of a molecule and powered by engines that run on sugar.

April 23, 2009 Read more

Nanoparticles transport antitumor genes selectively to cancer cells

A cross-European research team has developed a nanoparticle that transports antitumor genes selectively to cancer cells.

April 23, 2009 Read more

Universal transduction scheme for nanomechanical systems based on dielectric forces

Researchers have constructed a system of nanostrings made of non-conducting material, where each string can be electrically excited separately.

April 23, 2009 Read more

With nanotechnology the end of painful needles is in sight

The end of deep, painful vaccine injections is in sight. One of the first widespread applications of nanotechnology in medicine could be a painless, needle-free vaccine 'nanopatch' being developed by Australian scientists.

April 23, 2009 Read more

Call for proposals for European nanotechnology projects applied to health

Announcement of the 1st Call for project proposals EuroNanoMed ERANET initiative.

April 22, 2009 Read more

Organic biosensor could monitor indicators of heart failure

Engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas have fabricated and tested a unique biosensor that measures concentrations of potassium and hydrogen ions in the human heart with high specificity.

April 22, 2009 Read more

European consortium releases documentary on structural nanocomposites

The consortium of the integrated project IP Nanoker developed within the framework of the 6th Framework Programme of the European Commission is proud to announce the release of its documentary on 'Structural Nanocomposites for Top-End Functional Applications'.

April 22, 2009 Read more

New technique efficiently suppresses errors in quantum computers

The advance could eventually make it much easier to build useful versions of these potentially powerful but highly fragile machines, which theoretically could solve important problems that are intractable using today's computers.

April 22, 2009 Read more

New biosensor for most serious form of Listeria food poisoning bacteria

Scientists in Indiana are reporting development of a new biosensor for use in a faster, more sensitive test for detecting the deadliest strain of Listeria food poisoning bacteria.

April 22, 2009 Read more

Argonne's green technologies research makes every day Earth Day

Argonne National Laboratory is involved in a wide array of research and development projects aimed at advancing alternative energy sources and other green technologies in an effort to reduce greenhouse gases and ameliorate climate change, as well as to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and promote energy independence for the United States.

April 22, 2009 Read more