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International symposium on nanotechnology in environmental protection and pollution

The International Symposium on Nanotechnology in Environmental Protection and Pollution (ISNEPP), jointly organized by Marshall University and Asia Pacific Nanotechnology Forum and University of Central Florida, will take place from December 11-13, 2007 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

November 22, 2007 Read more

Successful integration and simplification of ceramic manufacturing process by using microwave

Reduces the manufacturing periods by more than half.

November 21, 2007 Read more

Land acquisition kicks off Indian Nano City project

Finally air has begun to clear for the famed Nano City project of Hotmail man Sabeer Bhatia as his company begins land acquisition for the project.

November 21, 2007 Read more

Buckyball birth observed by nanotechnology researcher

Work confirms hypothesis of Nobel laureate Smalley.

November 21, 2007 Read more

Nano-emulsions boost curcumin as health ingredient

The health benefits of curcumin, the natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its yellow colour, could be enhanced by encapsulation in nano-emulsions, suggests new research.

November 21, 2007 Read more

Nano carrier molecules increase UV protection in sun care

The incorporation of sunscreens into nano lipid carrier molecules could increase their effectiveness, whilst reducing the possibility of undesired side effects, according to a recent study.

November 21, 2007 Read more

U. Delaware teams with Koreans on nanotechnology research

A team that includes two faculty affiliated with University of Delaware's Center for Composite Materials and researchers from the Korea Institute of Materials has been selected to receive a $5 million grant from the Korea Ministry of Science and Technology for work in the area of nanotechnology.

November 21, 2007 Read more

The changing color of gold

The copper ion Cu2+ is essential in biochemistry but can be toxic in high concentrations. Now, thanks to work by two chemists in the US, it can be detected with greater sensitivity.

November 21, 2007 Read more

Europe at the cutting edge of nanotechnology development

Policy-makers, scientists and industrialists will come together in Braga, Portugal today to discuss the future of nanotechnology research in Europe.

November 21, 2007 Read more

Innovation China UK (ICUK) will support nanotechnology research

At a ceremony held on Tuesday November 20, 2007 at Queen Mary, University of London, Innovation China UK (ICUK) was formally launched.

November 21, 2007 Read more

Researchers discover surface orbital 'roughness' in manganites

Researchers have shown that in a class of materials called manganites, the electronic behavior at the surface is considerably different from that found in the bulk.

November 20, 2007 Read more

Thermoelectric materials are one key to energy savings

Researchers jumpstart old field with new approach.

November 20, 2007 Read more

New book presents methods to poke and prod individual molecules

Single-molecule biology is undergoing rapid growth. Tremendous technical advances have made it possible to probe molecules one by one, and to produce dynamic images as they twist, twirl, wobble, and unfold. These high-tech methods are the focus of a new book that was just released by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press.

November 20, 2007 Read more

Argentina to create new science ministry

Argentina will establish its first Ministry of Science, Technology and Productive Innovation, the newly-elected government announced last week.

November 20, 2007 Read more

ENTA Chief Executive, Del Stark, has been named as a finalist for the Advocate of the Year award by (...)

The annual 'Best of Small Tech' awards, announced last week, recognize the yearâ??s most outstanding leaders and achievements in the area of nanotechnology, MEMS and Microsystems.

November 20, 2007 Read more

Industry Day of the EU project Emerging Nanopatterning Methods NaPa: nanomanufacturing library of processes presented

The EU Integrated Project Emerging Nanopatterning Methods (NaPa) held a one-day event to share its novel and exciting results on nanometre-scale fabrication with potential beneficiaries in a rich seminar programme accompanied by a small technical exhibition.

November 20, 2007 Read more