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Peter Cummings to receive the 2007 AIChE Nanoscale Science and Engineering Forum Award

Peter Cummings, John R. Hall Professor of Chemical Engineering at Vanderbilt, will receive the 2007 American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AlChE) Nanoscale Science and Engineering Forum Award at the institute's annual meeting in November.

October 5, 2007 Read more

Division of Bioengineering and Physical Science transferred to the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering

The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) today announced the integration of the Division of Bioengineering and Physical Science (DBEPS), formerly part of the NIH Office of Research Services, into the NIBIB Intramural Research Program.

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Scientists develop innovative dual action anthrax vaccine-antitoxin combination

The immune response generated in rats by the new agent protects against lethal toxin exposure after only one injection, and is faster and stronger than any currently available vaccine.

October 4, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology part of the EU's proposed Joint Technology Initiatives

Europe's research ministers hope to adopt a final decision on Joint Technology Initiatives (JTIs) in November, enabling the four JTIs proposed so far to get underway in 2008.

October 4, 2007 Read more

Researchers shed light on light-emitting nanodevice

An interdisciplinary team of Cornell nanotechnology researchers has unraveled some of the fundamental physics of a material that holds promise for light-emitting, flexible semiconductors.

October 4, 2007 Read more

US launch of international consultation for new 'responsible nanocode'

The Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies will host the U.S. launch of an international consultation on a new Code for Responsible Nanotechnology aimed principally at businesses and research organizations.

October 4, 2007 Read more

New plastic is strong as steel, transparent

By mimicking a brick-and-mortar molecular structure found in seashells, researchers created a composite plastic that's as strong as steel but lighter and transparent.

October 4, 2007 Read more

One-day course: What is nanomedicine?

The Institute of Nanotechnology (IoN) and Cranfield University are pleased to announce a one-day training course "What is nanomedicine?" to be held on Tuesday, November 27, 2007

October 4, 2007 Read more

NIBIB invests in nanotechnology research

The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), today announced the award of more than $12 million in grants to support research and development of potentially high-impact, innovative technologies to advance health care.

October 4, 2007 Read more

AIBN team involved in early detection tools for breast cancer

Women with advanced breast cancer are the targets of a multi-million dollar grant awarded to the University of Queensland to develop a new and more accurate technique of determining whether or not cancer has spread through the body.

October 4, 2007 Read more

Micro and nanotechnology based aerospace system pilot project fund launched

CANEUS has launched a "pre-seed" fund to provide partial funding for the system-level development projects recommended by the CANEUS Board. Contributors gain privileged access to downstream investment opportunities.

October 3, 2007 Read more

Experts to explore environmental and health risks of nanotechnology products

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) will address minimizing the environmental and human health risks associated with the manufacture and use of nanotechnology products.

October 3, 2007 Read more

Stopping atoms

A new paper demonstrates how a group of physicists have found a way to slow down, stop and explore a much wider range of atoms than ever before.

October 3, 2007 Read more

3rd annual nanoday @ Penn

On October 24, 2007 the Nano/Bio Interface Center of the University of Pennsylvania sponsors a day of education and outreach programs for the Penn community as well as regional high schools and neighbors.

October 3, 2007 Read more

EU project delves into nanotechnologies to solve age-old problem for marine vessels

An EU-funded project is breaking new ground in its bid to develop a coating containing nanoparticles that could deter marine micro-organisms from sticking to the hulls of sea vessels.

October 2, 2007 Read more

Argonne's Center for Nanoscale Materials is fully operational

The Center for Nanoscale Materials at the Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory, one of the premier nanoscience research facilities in the world, has been declared fully operational.

October 2, 2007 Read more