To accelerate the development nanotechnology and register its presence globally, UK has team up with India and formed a joint entity called NWG (Nanotechnology Working Group).
Mar 15th, 2007
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The UK Centre of Excellence in Metrology for Micro and Nano Technologies (CEMMNT) celebrates its official launch on Wednesday, May 2, 2007.
Mar 15th, 2007
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Future microscopic-sized machines assembled with micrometer or nanometer-scale parts will need to be made with devices that use tiny, agile 'fingers' that can grip, lift and do the assembly work in a controlled, coordinated way.
Mar 15th, 2007
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison maintains a comprehensive database of references to papers, articles, and books on potential health and environmental risks of nanomaterials.
Mar 14th, 2007
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Researchers use electricity not only to make carbon nanotubes water-friendly but also to fine-tune the rate of water flow through them.
Mar 14th, 2007
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New findings contradict previous studies, which have shown that the nanoparticles are lethal in more unsoiled settings.
Mar 14th, 2007
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An innovative drug solution in which the delivery system is the drug itself.
Mar 14th, 2007
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With concern over climate change escalating around Europe, a new report highlights six nanotechnologies that can be used to reduce carbon emissions.
Mar 14th, 2007
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By applying voltages to nanoscale electrodes, the scientists can tune how strongly the magnetic atom couples to one set of electrons, or channel, compared to the other set. Their system of correlated electrons demonstrates a two-channel Kondo effect.
Mar 14th, 2007
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Can technology help us create a better world?
Mar 14th, 2007
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Former EPA official says now is time to consider regulatory questions, mechanisms.
Mar 14th, 2007
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The European Nanotechnology Trade Alliance (ENTA) will hold its next policy meeting for industry on nanotechnology and policy in Brussels, Belgium, on March 14, 2007.
Mar 14th, 2007
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Listen to podcast discussions with scientists and MIT students in the field of Nanomechanics.
Mar 13th, 2007
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A new University of Alberta research centre will dig deep to find ways of improving oilsands development, with an eye towards environmental sustainability.
Mar 12th, 2007
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More than 4,200 materials science and engineering professionals voted for the Greatest Materials Moments at the TMS 2007 Annual Meeting two weeks ago.
Mar 12th, 2007
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Hidden fingerprints can now be revealed quickly and reliably thanks to two developments in nanotechnology.
Mar 12th, 2007
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