Blue dye could hold the key to super processing power
A technique for controlling the magnetic properties of a commonly used blue dye could revolutionize computer processing power.
Nov 28th, 2007
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ATI at the University of Surrey celebrates 5th anniversary
The Advanced Technology Institute at the University of Surrey will mark its 5th anniversary on Monday, December 3rd, with an Open Day celebrating five years of operations and research excellence.
Nov 28th, 2007
Read moreWorld Economic Forum launches scenarios on future of Bahrain
The World Economic Forum launched its latest scenario study, The Kingdom of Bahrain and the World: Scenarios to 2025, following the success of its recent work on the future of Saudi Arabia and the GCC region.
Nov 28th, 2007
Read moreA flare for gene silencing
US scientists have developed nanoparticle probes coated with DNA that release fluorescent 'flares' when they silence genes inside cells.
Nov 28th, 2007
Read more'High Q' NIST nanowires may be practical oscillators
Nanowires grown at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have a mechanical 'quality factor' at least 10 times higher than reported values for other nanoscale devices such as carbon nanotubes, and comparable to that of commercial quartz crystals.
Nov 27th, 2007
Read moreSandip Tiwari, inventor of nanocrystal memory, to receive IEEE technology award
Pioneering research in semiconductors opened new directions in electronics and photonics.
Nov 27th, 2007
Read moreWhite House issues memo on nanotechnology EHS oversight
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and Council on Environmental Quality have issued a memo to the heads of executive departments and federal agencies titled 'Principles for Nanotechnology Environmental, Health, and Safety Oversight.'
Nov 27th, 2007
Read moreWorld class technology and talent battle cancer at the Centenary Institute
Top Austrian Professor puts cancer under the microscope.
Nov 27th, 2007
Read moreNew radio show to focus on nanotechnology
Bourne Research LLC today announced the launch of a new science and technology radio show on 1310 KXAM in Phoenix.
Nov 27th, 2007
Read moreResearchers outline structure of largest nonvirus particle ever crystallized
Findings will make it easier to engineer nanoparticle containers for use in targeted drug therapy.
Nov 26th, 2007
Read moreCall for National Medal of Science Nominations
The National Science Foundation will accept applications for the National Medal of Science until Dec. 7, 2007.
Nov 26th, 2007
Read moreBrilliant perspectives
Topping-out ceremony for DESY's new light source PETRA III.
Nov 26th, 2007
Read moreSouth Africa launches first nanotechnology innovation centers
To ensure that South Africa remains competitive with the international research community in this fast-developing field, the country's nanoscience and nanotechnology effort is being coordinated at national level by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) through its National Nanotechnology Strategy.
Nov 26th, 2007
Read moreEU project hopes to revolutionize telecoms
A team of European scientists has published the details of its research into three-dimensional photonic crystals which they believe could revolutionize the world of telecommunications.
Nov 26th, 2007
Read moreThe Economist says nanotechnology is 'A Little Risky Business'
A major feature story in this week's The Economist magazine highlights the enormous promise of nanotechnology but also underscores the lack of research being done to determine how safe nanoscale materials are.
Nov 26th, 2007
Read moreNanoswitches toggled by light
Microscopic fissures in a tiny crystal open and close-on command. Such switchable nanochannels could be useful for future nanoelectronics and nanoscopic machines.
Nov 26th, 2007
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