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IMEC presents innovation in the next 25 years of science and technology
The IMEC Technology Forum brings together executives from companies and institutes in Asia, Europe and the USA to discuss advances in science and technology and to present visions for future innovations.
March 2, 2009 Read more
X-ray nanoprobe pushes observation to ever smaller frontiers
The unparalleled access to state-of-the-art tools and high-intensity X-rays gives researchers at Argonne's Advanced Photon Source the capability to see structural details of cells and materials at smaller scales than ever before.
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Novel technique for imaging nanostructures on the surface of living cells
An international team of scientists, co-led by a University of Kentucky researcher, has developed a technique for imaging nanostructures on the surface of living cells.
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Nanosensors to detect possible mutations in DNA
Researchers at the Cidetec-IK4 technological centre in Spain have developed electrochemical sensors that, amongst other functions, enable the detection of possible mutations in DNA in a more rapid manner that has been achieved to date.
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Human Enhancement and Nanotechnology conference to convene at Western Michigan University
The Nanoethics Group today announced its upcoming conference on the ethical and social impacts of human enhancement technologies, especially related to nanotechnology.
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Landmark nanoelectronics study shows how to track heat in carbon nanotubes
IBM Research scientists today announced a landmark study in the field of nanoelectronics; the development and demonstration of novel techniques to measure the distribution of energy and heat in powered carbon nanotube devices.
March 2, 2009 Read more
Social inclusion and engagement on nanotechnology
Nanotechnology will have a strong local future if industry and community can agree on the type of technologies that should be adopted, according to one of a number of findings from a nanotechnology report released last week by Australian Innovation Minister, Senator Kim Carr.
March 1, 2009 Read more
Cutting-edge nanoscale pollution and chemical warfare monitoring
A team led by Prof. Yosi Shacham-Diamand, vice-dean of TAU's Faculty of Engineering, has developed a nano-sized laboratory, complete with a microscopic workbench, to measure water quality in real time.
February 27, 2009 Read more
Using nanotechnology to recycle a greenhouse gas for high-energy fuel
At Penn State, a team of researchers led by Craig Grimes has come up with an ingenious method of turning captured CO2 into methane, a combustible fuel, using the energy of the sun.
February 27, 2009 Read more
Nano-sonar uses electrons to measure under the surface
Just as sonar sends out sound waves to explore the hidden depths of the ocean, electrons can be used by scanning tunnelling microscopes to investigate the well-hidden properties of the atomic lattice of metals.
February 27, 2009 Read more
Frontiers in biomaterials-based drug and gene delivery
The National Cheng Kung University held an international symposium on February 27th, entitled 'Frontiers in biomaterials-based drug and gene delivery', featuring a forum on drug and gene delivery, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine by leading experts in biomaterials from around the world.
February 27, 2009 Read more
Nanotools in food processing, packaging and safety
Lund University in Sweden is organizing a three-day conference on 'Nanotools in Food Processing, Packaging and Safety' on September 29 - October 1, 2009.
February 27, 2009 Read more
MOFs that can separate different gases
Scientists have developed a new type of porous material that could be used to separate mixtures of different gases.
February 27, 2009 Read more
Research advances nanowire technology for large-scale applications
Researchers at Northeastern created a network of nanowires that can be scaled up more efficiently and cost-effectively to create displays such as the NASDAQ sign in New York City?s Times Square.
February 26, 2009 Read more
Single polymer chains as molecular wires
The research team has succeeded in lifting single polymers from a gold surface, similar to chains, and in measuring their electrical and mechanical properties during this process.
February 26, 2009 Read more
Nanotechnology origami to build electronic devices
The tiny folded materials could be used as motors and capacitors, potentially leading to better computer memory storage, faster microprocessors and new nanophotonic devices.
February 26, 2009 Read more
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