Focus on photosynthesis
An international group of researchers determines the arrangement of atoms in the manganese cluster of photosystem II.
Nov 24th, 2006
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India developing regulatory guidelines for nanotechnology drugs
NIPER is planning to take up the ambitious task of developing regulatory guidelines for approving nanotechnology based drugs.
Nov 24th, 2006
Read moreEPA decides to regulate nanotechnology for the first time
The EPA has decided to regulate a large class of consumer items made with silver nanoparticles.
Nov 23rd, 2006
Read moreNew findings on the structure of hydrophobic interfaces
Researchers have found a gap between water and a water-repelling surface that can give new insight into the way water and oil separate.
Nov 22nd, 2006
Read moreCarbon nanotube cutlery
A carbon nanotube knife that, in theory, would work like a tight-wire cheese slicer.
Nov 22nd, 2006
Read moreMeasuring transport through a single atom in a transistor
Researchers have successfully measured transport through a single atom in a transistor.
Nov 22nd, 2006
Read moreMaking sense of the future: example nanotechnology risks
A workshop at the European Futurists Conference later this month in Switzerland will deal with nanotechnology risks.
Nov 21st, 2006
Read moreReordering surface nanostructures to create true black metal
Scientists have created a way to change the properties of almost any metal to render it, literally, black.
Nov 21st, 2006
Read moreGeneric method links quantum dots to proteins
A simple, generic method for attaching quantum dots to proteins in a highly controlled manner.
Nov 20th, 2006
Read moreImproving blood stem cell transplants, bioseparations using magnetic nanoparticles
Two reports show that the use of magnetic nanoparticles in bioseparations could have a significant impact on both clinical oncology and basic cancer research.
Nov 20th, 2006
Read moreNanotechnology continues to advance anticancer gene therapy
With the ability to sequester a wide variety of molecules and deliver them in a targeted manner to tumors, nanoparticles could prove to be the ideal delivery vehicle for oligonucleotide-based drugs.
Nov 20th, 2006
Read moreReading data stored as nuclear spins
Physicist shows it is feasible to read data stored in the form of the magnetic "spins" of phosphorus atoms.
Nov 20th, 2006
Read moreNew software accurately calculates application of nanofilms
A new software program accurately calculates the application of thin-film systems.
Nov 17th, 2006
Read moreEU consultation on the safety of nanomaterials in cosmetics products
The Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP) of the European Union is working on a request for a scientific opinion on the Safety of Nanomaterials in Cosmetic Products.
Nov 17th, 2006
Read moreEuropean policy makers told to get their act together for nanoscience
Nano was the theme of discussion for a recent two-day conference in Brussels that brought together some 400 experts, including concerned groups, policy makers and researchers from across Europe.
Nov 17th, 2006
Read moreChemists grow nanotube seeds
Study proves validity of Smalley's SWNT Amplification Concept.
Nov 17th, 2006
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