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Researchers find find flaw in model describing DNA elasticity

Scientists have found a flaw in the most common model for DNA elasticity, a discovery that will improve the accuracy of single-molecule research and perhaps pave the way for DNA to become an official standard for measuring picoscale forces, a notoriously difficult challenge.

September 14, 2007 Read more

Novel method for nanostructured polymer thin films

A unique annealing process that may make practical the use of BCP thin films for patterning nanoscale features in next-generation microchips and data storage devices.

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NanoEurope 2007 closes its doors after three days

NanoEurope 2007 closed its doors on Thursday, 13 September, after three days of trade show and conferences.

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NIST, SRC-NRI announce a public-private partnership to support research and innovation in nanoelectronics

Partnership to drive search for next-generation computer technology.

September 13, 2007 Read more

Researchers improve ability to write and store information on electronic devices

New research provides a more thorough understanding of new mechanisms, which makes it possible to switch a magnetic nanoparticle without any magnetic field and may enable computers to more accurately write and store information.

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Professor compares nanomaterials to asbestos - really?

Cosmetics Design-Europe.com runs an article today saying that "Nanomaterials used in cosmetics have been compared to the invisible airborne killer, asbestos, by a high-profile chemistry professor at the BA Festival of Science in York." Kristen Kulinowski answers.

September 13, 2007 Read more

Federal research plan to determine nanotechnology risks fails to deliver

Lack of government risk research strategy jeopardizes success of technology.

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European Commission is world's largest public investor in nanotechnology

With 1.4 billion Euros ($1.8 billion) allocated to 550 projects in the field of nanosciences and nanotechnology, the EU's 6th Research Framework Programme accounts for one-third of total public funding for nanotechnology and is the world's largest single funding agency worldwide for this exciting field.

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EU approves 119 mln euros French nanotechnology aid

The European Commission said on Thursday it had approved 119 million euros ($165 million) of French government aid to companies for research on nanotechnology and energy efficiency.

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Salmon sperm points the way to green electronics

Professor Andrew Steckl, a leading expert in light-emitting diodes, is intensifying the properties of LEDs by introducing biological materials, specifically salmon DNA.

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Science Buddies to exhibit science fair projects of future at Wired NextFest

Science Buddies today announced that it will be exhibiting at WIRED NextFest, a unique world's-fair-style event to be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, September 13-16, 2007.

September 13, 2007 Read more

UT Dallas receives part of $12 Million in new defense funding

Part of the funding, $1 million, in collaboration with UT Southwestern Medical Center, will go to conduct research into the use of nanotechnology for the treatment of a variety of medical conditions including cancer, autoimmune deficiencies, HIV and organ transplant rejection.

September 12, 2007 Read more

Biotechnology center seeks medical technology support

A strategic plan unveiled today by the North Carolina Biotechnology Center calls upon business, academic and civic leaders to boost the state's support for advanced medical technologies.

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Physicists pin down spin of surface atoms

Important step toward spin-based quantum computing and spintronics.

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Intelligent extruder plans its own growth

A bench top extruder developed at Bradford University is able to collect data about its own operation and to determine a wide range of characteristics of the material with which it is working.

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New nanoemulsion safely treats serious skin infections without systemic side effects

A new topical lotion that penetrates the skin deeply enough to target and eliminate serious skin infections, but without being systemically absorbed, has shown a high degree of safety and tolerability in patients with onychomycosis, or toenail fungus, a new study has shown.

September 12, 2007 Read more