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Nanoparticles in sewage could escape into the environment

In a conventional sewage works, nanoparticles should really be bound in the sludge and should not represent a major problem in the aqueous effluent. This is not true, however, as shown by a new study of the ceramic model material cerium dioxide.

July 28, 2008 Read more

A contact lens for lasers

A tiny lens integrated into semiconductor lasers promises better portable chemical sensors.

July 28, 2008 Read more

Ultraviolet convenience

Scientists have developed electrically powered semiconductor laser diodes that operate at a shorter wavelength than any others used today.

July 28, 2008 Read more

Scientists demonstrate highly directional semiconductor lasers

Innovation opens the door to a wide range of applications in photonics and communications.

July 27, 2008 Read more

'Dinosaur eel' could inspire future body armor

Scientists seeking to protect the soldier of the future can learn a lot from a relic of the past, according to an MIT study of a primitive fish that could point to more effective ways of designing human body armor.

July 27, 2008 Read more

KSU launches Riyadh Techno Valley project

The King Saud University in Riyadh has launched the Riyadh Techno Valley project strengthening its efforts to develop a knowledge society.

July 27, 2008 Read more

Nuclear chemistry

Japanese theorists show that a single beryllium nucleus can briefly resemble a covalently bonded molecule, an ionically bonded molecule, or just a pair of neutral atoms. It all depends on the energy with which two smaller nuclei collide to create the beryllium nucleus.

July 25, 2008 Read more

Virginia company says it has HGH urine test

For years, human growth hormone has been considered one of the main banned substances used by athletes who want to build strength and avoid getting caught. Now a company in Virginia says researchers who originally set out to work on diagnosis and treatment of cancer have developed a test that can find HGH in urine, something one anti-doping expert believes 'could be a quantum leap forward' in the fight against drug use in sports.

July 25, 2008 Read more

GTCbio announces largest annual conference - the 4th Modern Drug Discovery and Development Summit

GTCbio just announced the scheduling of one of the largest industry conferences taking place on October 15-17, 2008 in San Diego, CA.

July 25, 2008 Read more

Australia reviews nanotechnology impact on its regulatory system

Australia's regulatory systems are well placed to respond to the introduction of nanotechnology products. Two documents released this month identify areas for further work and the way the Government will address emerging nanotechnology issues.

July 25, 2008 Read more

The nanotechnology facelift that will shock you

Here is our Slow News Friday entry for this week - yet another health/wellness/cosmetics product that rides the nanotechnology hype.

July 25, 2008 Read more

The lightness of electrons in a twisting metal crystal

Watching a crystal of bismuth metal in a powerful magnetic field, researchers discover new states of electrons that behave like light.

July 25, 2008 Read more

Could metals help treat cancer?

The effects of a new class of molecules, polyoxometalates, which are primarily composed of metals and oxygen, has been identified. These molecules are very powerful inhibitors of a specific protein kinase, CK2, an enzyme that is overactive in a number of cancers.

July 25, 2008 Read more

DuPont shares science with nanotechnology exhibit 'The World of the Tiny' in Mexico

DuPont Mexico recently contributed scientific information for a nanotechnology exhibit called 'The World of the Tiny' at the Children's Museum of Mexico City.

July 25, 2008 Read more

Penn researchers demonstrate a flexible, 1-step assembly of nanoscale structures

Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have created a one-step, repeatable method for the production of functional nanoscale patterns or motifs with adjustable features, size and shape using a single master 'plate'.

July 25, 2008 Read more

New FramingNano website informs about nanotechnology regulation in the EU

FramingNano is an FP7 funded two-year project aimed at building a deliberative process amongst nanotechnology stakeholders in order to inform the development of a future EU governance framework for the responsible and safe development of nanotechnologies.

July 25, 2008 Read more