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Scientists closer to invisibility cloak
Researchers have demonstrated for the first time they were able to cloak three-dimensional objects using artificially engineered materials that redirect light around the objects.
August 10, 2008 Read more
Flexible nanoantenna arrays capture abundant solar energy
Researchers have devised an inexpensive way to produce plastic sheets containing billions of nanoantennas that collect heat energy generated by the sun and other sources.
August 10, 2008 Read more
Numerous nanotechnology projects among latest European Research Council grant awards
The European Research Council (ERC) has released details of the first round of recipients of its Advanced Grants in the physical sciences and engineering fields. Some 105 of the almost 1,000 applicants from these disciplines have been allocated funding.
August 9, 2008 Read more
Nanotechnology Innovation and Prize Competition Act of 2008
U.S. congressmen Dan Lipinski and Todd Akin introduced H.R. 6661 in the House of Representatives to establish an award program for innovations in nanotechnology.
August 8, 2008 Read more
Top ten intellectual property lawyers influencing nanotechnology
The journal Nanotechnology Law and Business has published a list of the top 10 intellectual property lawyers influencing the field of nanotechnology.
August 8, 2008 Read more
UAlbany nanotechnology students present 2008 summer internship posters
Twenty-five undergraduate students who spent the summer doing real-world research at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering displayed their findings at a Poster Presentation on August 8 that marked the capstone of CNSE's 2008 Summer Internship Program.
August 8, 2008 Read more
Scientists to assess Beijing Olympics air pollution control efforts with nanosensor technology
Unmanned aerial vehicles will measure emissions during China's 'great shutdown'.
August 8, 2008 Read more
Nano-designed large area transistors get helping hand from quantum effects
Researchers from the Hitachi Central Research Laboratory, Japan, and the Advanced Technology Institute of the University of Surrey report that nano-designed transistors for the large area display and sensor application field benefit hugely from quantum size effects.
August 8, 2008 Read more
Nanowires from DNA - new possibilities for modified chain molecules
Detached from its biological origin, artificial DNA double helices were modified in such a way that the evolutionarily optimized biomolecule can also be used as a key structural element for the arrangement of metal ions.
August 8, 2008 Read more
Microfiltration membrane and ultrafiltration membrane training
To kickoff the 'Infrastructure, Sustainability and Testing Management ' Conference, Sept 23-25, that the American Filtration and Separations Society is holding in Charlotte, there will be seven short courses on September 22, 2008. Two of these courses are 'Microfiltration Membrane' and 'Ultrafiltration Membrane' training.
August 8, 2008 Read more
Indian workshop on 'Medical and Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology' - Latest developments, practical considerations and applications
Anna University Tiruchirappalli is organizing a conference - 'Medical and Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology' - on September 25-26, 2008.
August 8, 2008 Read more
Certified Nanotechnology and Clean Technology Professional Course
The Certified Nanotechnology and Clean Technology Professional Program will be offered by the California Institute of Nanotechnology in an 8-week training from August 16- October 4, 2008 in San Jose.
August 7, 2008 Read more
FDA remains asleep at the wheel on dangers of sunscreens, besides other cosmetics and personal care products
A commentary by Samuel S. Epstein, M.D. Dr. Epstein is Professor Emeritus of Environmental and Occupational Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health and Chairman of Cancer Prevention Coalition.
August 7, 2008 Read more
Clean 3-way split observed
Study in the journal Science provides first proof of unlikely phenomenon.
August 7, 2008 Read more
Nanoscale carbon aerosol particles are important component in forecasting global warming
Arizona State University researchers have made a breakthrough in understanding the effect on climate change of a key component of urban pollution. The discovery could lead to more accurate forecasting of possible global-warming activity.
August 7, 2008 Read more
Edible optical nanotechnology sensor for food packaging
Tufts researchers design bio-friendly optical platform for sensing applications in medicine, health, environment, communications.
August 7, 2008 Read more
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