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Europe launches fuel cell and hydrogen technology initiative

Representatives of industry, the research community and the European institutions launched the EUR 1 billion Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Joint Technology Initiative (JTI) at an event in Brussels, Belgium on 14 October.

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EU researchers urge public debate on nanobiotechnology

A public debate on the merits of nanobiotechnology is urgently needed if people's fears about the emerging science are to be allayed, EU-funded researchers recommend in a new report.

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Knowledge Foundation announces final program for nanoKAP 2008

The Knowledge Foundation announced the final Program for the nanoKAP 2008 conference which will be held in Phoenix, AZ on November 12, 2008.

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New amplifier could boost the speed and precision of quantum computing and communications systems

By significantly reducing the uncertainty in delicate measurements of microwave signals, the new amplifier could boost the speed and precision of quantum computing and communications systems.

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Gold and silver nanostars improve the sensitivity of SERS up to 100,000 times

Scientists used surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to demonstrate that gold nanostars exhibit optical qualities that make them superior for chemical and biological sensing and imaging.

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Buckypapers clarify electrical, optical behavior of nanotubes

Using highly uniform samples of carbon nanotubes - sorted by centrifuge for length - materials scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have made some of the most precise measurements yet of the concentrations at which delicate mats of nanotubes become transparent, conducting sheets.

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Understanding carbon-trapping diatome genome could open up new nanotechnologies

Diatoms, mighty microscopic algae, have profound influence on climate, producing 20 percent of the oxygen we breathe by capturing atmospheric carbon and in so doing, countering the greenhouse effect. Since their evolutionary origins these photosynthetic wonders have come to acquire advantageous genes from bacterial, animal and plant ancestors enabling them to thrive in today's oceans.

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Nano hamburgers, hot lips, and other cool nanotechnology images

Here is another set of cool images from the world of micro- and nanotechnology. The 34th International Conference on Micro and Nanoengineering (MNE08) has announced the micro- and nanograph contest winners of this year's conference held in Athens, Greece, from September 15-18.

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Nanotechnology experts meet to discuss the future of nanotechnology and its place in society

The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK's primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, held its first UK NanoFinance event on Thursday 25th September at the Institute of Directors in London.

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Wound bandages made from natural protein nanofibers

Scientists in Israel are reporting the first successful spinning of a key natural protein into strong nano-sized fibers about 1/50,000th the width of a human hair.

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University of Sheffield to set up Molecular Engineering Translational Research Centre

Researchers at the University of Sheffield have received 2million Pounds to invest in a research centre which will help develop cutting edge technology from personal care products to the next generation of medical supplies.

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EU-Projekt FIBLYS entwickelt Nanotechnologie Multifunktions-Werkzeug

Strukturierung und Manipulation auf der Nanoskala, eine gleichzeitige Beobachtung der Prozesse und eine sofortige Analytik - das sind Moeglichkeiten, von denen die Nanotechnologie heute nur traeumen kann. Im EU-Projekt FIBLYS soll ein 'Multi-Nano-Werkzeug' hergestellt werden, das all das ermoeglicht.

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European industry slams EU hydrogen initiative as not ambitious enough

The European Commission yesterday (14 October) launched a long-term public-private research partnership aimed at accelerating the commercialisation of eco-friendly hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. But industry leaders immediately slammed the initiative's lack of ambition.

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Futuristic electronics and energy nanotechnologies pave the way for 21st Century applications

The future of how the world communicates, and how we power our lives, will likely come from the same source. According to the latest NanoFrontiers newsletter and Trips to the Nanofrontier podcast, nanotechnolgoy will be central to developing and using new electronics and energy technologies.

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International textile conference will address nanofibers and nanocomposites

Session topics include mechanical design and modeling, advanced manufacturing processes, net-shape 3D textile preforms, nano-fibers and composites, elastic and failure behavior, process simulation and control, textile modeling, and industrial applications and case studies.

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Nanotechnology Research Foundation seeks to advance nano education and research in the U.S.

First nonprofit organization focusing on nanotechnology innovations to keep America in the technology race.

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