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India to introduce nanotechnology courses in all universities

The Indian government would shortly introduce nanotechnology courses in all universities in a bid to produce nanoscientists.

September 20, 2007 Read more

Purdue-led network awarded $18.25 million NSF grant to grow users, translate nanoscience into nanotechnology

Purdue University's Network for Computational Nanotechnology has received a five-year, $18.25 million grant from the National Science Foundation to support the U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative with expanded capabilities and services for computer simulations.

September 20, 2007 Read more

EU project develops nanotechnology ethics education through summer schools

A new EU-funded project is organising summer schools on the ethics of nanotechnologies and converging technologies for the summer of 2008. The results will be used to develop new tools for e-learning.

September 20, 2007 Read more

FOBIS - Foresight Biomedical Sensors final report available

The foresight study on biomedical sensors has addressed different approaches with future use of biomedical sensors in the health care sector, like: How will biomedical sensors shape the healthcare systems of the future?

September 19, 2007 Read more

European nanotechnology project to capture CO2 from powerplants

The emission of CO2 is a present threat for the global climate. Storage of the greenhouse gas in empty gas fields and aquifers could be a solution. To store CO2 underground it should be captured first. Nanostructured membranes have the potential of doing that. The NANOGLOWA nanotechnology project wants to turn this potential into reality.

September 19, 2007 Read more

Printing with enzymes instead of ink

Scientists in North Carolina are reporting development and testing of a method for printing finely-detailed microscopic images with an enzyme, rather than ink.

September 19, 2007 Read more

Toward pure white light: Next-generation LEDs show bright promise

Scientists in India are reporting an advance toward discovering a Holy Grail of the illumination industry - a white LED, a light-emitting diode that produces pure white light suitable for interior lighting of homes, offices and other buildings.

September 19, 2007 Read more

DCU receives over Euro 23m in PRTLI research funding

Dublin City University (DCU) will receive over Euro 23m in research funding under PRTLI Cycle 4 to support three science and engineering projects and two humanities and social science based projects.

September 19, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology membrane catches CO2

A new type of membrane has been internationally patented by researchers in Norway. The membrane is made from a plastic material that has been structured by means of nanotechnology. It catches CO2 while other waste gases pass freely.

September 19, 2007 Read more

Bio-nanotechnology will help India's food security

Advances in the area of bio-nanotechnology would go a long way in helping India's food security, Minister for Food and Agriculture Sharad Pawar said here Wednesday.

September 19, 2007 Read more

CRN nanotechnology conference presentations online

In case you missed last week's Center for Responsible Nanotechnology conference, most of the presentations are now available.

September 18, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology to reduce large-scale emissions

Researchers aim to develop a carbon nanotube membrane for gas separation that will work like a sieve to separate high volumes of methane or carbon dioxide from other gases.

September 18, 2007 Read more

Researchers genetically engineer microorganisms into tiny factories

Microorganisms may soon be efficiently and inexpensively producing novel pharmaceutical compounds, such as flavonoids, that fight aging, cancer or obesity, as well as high-value chemicals.

September 18, 2007 Read more

Engineers develop micro device and nano-engineered materials to treat cancer and HIV

Using nanotechnology, engineering researchers have developed a small but powerful device capable of enhancing the delivery of drugs to treat life-threatening illnesses.

September 18, 2007 Read more

NIH awards $31M to translational partnership

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded more than $31 million over five years to a partnership of Atlanta academic, research and healthcare institutions focused on accelerating the translation of laboratory discoveries into healthcare innovations for patients.

September 18, 2007 Read more

Nano Cafe on nanotechnology and the environment

Could nanotechnology help protect the world's environment or may it be another thorn on our ailing rose? Join the fall Nano Cafe on Oct. 23 to explore Nanotechnology and the Environment.

September 18, 2007 Read more