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Sandia simulations may explain nanoparticles 'pinned' to graphene
Visualization shows metallic atoms rising from substrate like muffins in a muffin tin.
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Nanotechnology researchers discover remarkable new properties for nanotube sheets
team of nanotechnologists at The University of Texas at Dallas, along with Brazilian collaborators, have discovered that sheets of carbon nanotubes can produce bizarre mechanical properties when stretched or uniformly compressed.
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Hundreds of EPA scientists report political interference over last five years
An investigation of the Environmental Protection Agency released today found that 889 of nearly 1,600 staff scientists reported that they experienced political interference in their work over the last five years.
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Ceramic, heal thyself
Simulation shows how defect-engineered zirconia repairs radiation-induced damage.
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Finding the reaction rates for a particle-in-a-chip
How does trapping a nanoparticle in a microdevice affect its reactions? US scientists are answering this question thanks to a straightforward method using fluorescent tags.
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Oregon State University nanotechnology work to grow at HP
Oregon State University says it has plans to grow its microtechnology and nanoscience research at Hewlett-Packard's campus in Corvallis.
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Program now available for: Nanotechnology - Towards Reducing Animal Testing
Program and abstracts are now available for the May 28-29, 2008 conference Nanotechnology - Towards Reducing Animal Testing in London, UK
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Slow and fast light: fundamental issues and applications
European light research opens door for optical storage and computing.
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International symposium on flexible organic electronics
The first International Symposium on Flexible Organic Electronics (ISFOE) will take place in Halkidiki, Greece, on July 10-11, 2008.
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Canadian government selects two nanotechnology-based photovoltaic projects for funding
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC), among other governmental bodies, has selected two nanotech-related research projects specifically targeting improvements in photovoltaics that are designed to speed up the technology development for commercialization.
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Scientists discover exotic quantum state of matter
'Quantum Hall-like effect' found in a bulk material without an applied magnetic field.
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Transition time for the National Nanotechnology Initiative
Lux Research president to testify before Senate Commerce Committee on NNI reauthorization.
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Swedish researchers develop nanotechnology transistor
researchers have developed a new type of transistor that is 50 times more energy efficient than today's models. It is also the first to be developed using nanotechnology.
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New nanotechnology products hitting the market at the rate of 3-4 per week
Nanotechnology consumer products are in your mouth and on your face.
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University of Queensland nanotechnology powering green energy future
One of Australia's leading nanotechnology researchers has been recognized for his work at The University of Queensland on sustainable energy with a second Federation Fellowship.
April 23, 2008 Read more
Nanotechnology in food systems - diverse agenda announced for The Organic Summit
Nanotechnology in food systems, domestic fair trade and food security to be discussed.
April 23, 2008 Read more
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