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First measurement of the ability of a very long molecular wire to conduct electric current

For the first time, researchers from CNRS, the Free University of Berlin and Humboldt University (Berlin) have measured the ability of a single, very long molecular wire to carry electric current.

March 6, 2009 Read more

Nanotechnology and the public: new data for decision makers

Agenda of the upcoming briefing before the U.S. Congressional Nanotechnology Caucus.

March 5, 2009 Read more

Cellular engineers make multicellular tissues from the bottom up

By programming cells with short lengths of synthetic DNA on their surfaces, scientists can control how different cell types bind together to form complex artificial microtissues for potential applications in medicine, and in medical and biological research.

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New EU project to spearhead development of organic nanomaterials in electronics

A new EU-funded project is set to put Europe at the forefront of new developments in the application of nano-materials in the organic electronics and photonics sectors.

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Engineers ride 'rogue' laser waves to build better light sources

Rogue waves of light - rare and explosive flare-ups that are mathematically similar to their oceanic counterparts - have recently been tamed by a group of researchers at UCLA.

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Titania nanotubes and sunlight turn carbon dioxide into methane

Dual catalysts may be the key to efficiently turning carbon dioxide and water vapor into methane and other hydrocarbons using titania nanotubes and solar power, according to Penn State researchers.

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The Second INCF Congress of Neuroinformatics

The Second INCF Congress of Neuroinformatics will convene September 6-8 at the Parkhotel conference venue in Pilsen, Czech Republic.

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Industry, NGOs at odds over nanotechnology regulation

A new study has revealed deep divisions on how nanotechnology should be regulated, with environmental lobby groups seeking a moratorium until products are proven to be safe, and industry proposing that specific guidelines be introduced to supplement existing regulations.

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European Food Safety Authority publishes opinion on nanotechnology risks

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is today publishing its scientific opinion on nanoscience and nanotechnologies in relation to food and feed safety.

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Gene transfer with the aid of magnetic nanoparticles

Researcher of the university of Bonn recently investigated if and how magnetic nanoparticles can support or even enable gene transfer under clinically relevant experimental conditions.

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New London Centre for Nanotechnology honorary professor builds bridges to China

Francois Grey has been appointed Honorary Professor at the London Centre for Nanotechnology. Prof. Grey is currently a Visiting Professor at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China?s leading science University.

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EPA grant to study effects of nanoparticles

Studying potential health and environmental effects of tiny industrial building blocks, called nanoparticles, is the goal of a $389,303 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to Vicki Grassian, director of the University of Iowa Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Institute.

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UT Dallas to launch new nanotechnology curriculum

UT Dallas is introducing a new minor in nanoscience and technology, enabling undergraduates to augment their core studies with a grounding in what?s also known as molecular engineering.

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Nanotechnology muppets and the nanomonster

Here is nanotechnology on a lighter note to get you through the rest of the weekend with a smile on your face...

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A tale of two excitations for ultracold gas atoms

Theoretical physicists from Argonne National Laboratory, US, and RIKEN's Advanced Science Institute, Wako, have constructed a general theory for describing the characteristics of an unusual and newly discovered system of particles, a chain of 'spin-1/2 bosons'.

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'Nanostitching' could strengthen airplane skins, more

MIT engineers are using carbon nanotubes only billionths of a meter thick to stitch together aerospace materials in work that could make airplane skins and other products some 10 times stronger at a nominal increase in cost.

March 4, 2009 Read more