AIHA hosts nanoparticles TeleWeb
The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) will host "Nanoparticle Update: Measuring, Evaluating, and Managing Exposures".
Feb 7th, 2007
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Special edition: Nanotechnology in China
The January/February issue of the International Journal of Nanotechnology is a special issue on Nanotechnology in China.
Feb 7th, 2007
Read more'Optics on a chip' may revolutionize telecom, computing
Research integrates photonic circuitry on a silicon chip.
Feb 6th, 2007
Read moreNavigable nanotransport
Direct synthesis of hollow nanoscopic spheres with tailored surfaces.
Feb 6th, 2007
Read moreVolcanoes and nanotechnology
Etna produces catalyst: Direct synthesis of carbon nanotubes with volcanic rock.
Feb 6th, 2007
Read moreWhy soft matter matters
At the interface between chemistry, physics and biology, a new field of research has established itself during the last three decades or so, which by its followers is simply and lovingly called soft matter.
Feb 6th, 2007
Read moreCleaner fuel through nanotechnology
Researchers showed for the first time that not only the size, but also the shape of the particle matters for the catalytic potential in fuel desulphurisation.
Feb 6th, 2007
Read moreIntel, IBM will use dramatically different materials to build next generation of chips
Chip manufacturers have been trying to replace the insulator with hafnium oxide, a material that has a much higher dielectric constant than silica.
Feb 6th, 2007
Read moreNational Science Foundation's 2008 budget to include $390 million for nanotechnology
The Budget provides $390 million in 2008 for NSF's nanotechnology research investments, an increase of 4.5 percent from the level proposed in 2007.
Feb 6th, 2007
Read moreDNA-based detection for uranium
A portable sensor for the most common form of uranium could give conventional lab-based analytical methods a run for their money.
Feb 6th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology key to China's future economic success
Chinese will combine research achievements with manufacturing prowess.
Feb 5th, 2007
Read moreGrowing computer chips on trees with nanotechnology?
A unique method for self-assembling blocks of DNA and gold particles.
Feb 5th, 2007
Read moreCan carbon nanotubes act as nanosyringes?
Carbon nanotubes which have been chemically modified with a variety of different functional groups are able to enter a wide range of cell types, including human cancer cells.
Feb 5th, 2007
Read moreNew UN report demands tighter controls on nanotechnology
The report concludes that nanotechnology will bring environmental benefits but it is vital that we adopt appropriate assessment and legislative processes to address the unique challenges presented by nanomaterials and their life cycles.
Feb 5th, 2007
Read more'Microsieve' could aid study of diseases
Device promises to speed up separation, sorting of proteins.
Feb 5th, 2007
Read moreNew forum to discuss future-oriented technology
A forum for analysing future-oriented technology has been launched by the Institute for Prospective Technological Studies of the European Commission's Joint Research Centre.
Feb 5th, 2007
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