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Beyond batteries: Storing power in a sheet of paper

Researchers turn everyday paper into resilient, rechargeable energy storage device.

August 13, 2007 Read more

Snapshots of electrons

Hypershort flash of visible light produces 'white' attosecond X-ray light.

August 13, 2007 Read more

EPA seeks further input on nanotechnology

EPA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, will hold a public meeting, Thurs., Sept. 6 and Fri., Sept. 7, 2007 in Arlington, Va., in line with its continuing effort to better understand the potential risks and benefits of nanotechnology.

August 13, 2007 Read more

MIT creates 3D images of living cell

A new imaging technique developed at MIT has allowed scientists to create the first 3D images of a living cell, using a method similar to the X-ray CT scans doctors use to see inside the body.

August 12, 2007 Read more

Cognitive revolution through computing, nanotechnology, modeling and simulation

Labs experience in computing, nanotechnology, modeling, simulation and surety critical in emerging cognitive revolution

August 11, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology regulations: Environment Canada posts nanomaterial advisory note

Requirements for nanomaterials under the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers) in Canada.

August 11, 2007 Read more

Indian science conquers new frontiers

Sixty years after independence, Indian science has taken giant strides in virtually every arena - from space vehicles to vaccines.

August 11, 2007 Read more

Wake up and smell the nano-coffee

Here is a perfect entry for our 'Slow News Friday" section.

August 10, 2007 Read more

Ultra-strong and flexible nanofiber-based 'paper'

When assembled into free-standing membranes, the material, a two-dimensional 'paper' made out of titanium-based nanowires, provides solutions for a variety of applications, including chemical and water filtration, solar cells, drug delivery and non-woven textiles stable at high-temperature.

August 9, 2007 Read more

Researchers directly deposit gold nanoparticles in suspension

Researchers have demonstrated the ability of a third-generation nanofountain probe to directly deposit gold nanoparticles, 15 nanometers in diameter, onto silicon substrates.

August 9, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology for next-generation drug products

Different segments of nanotechnology promise a high medical potential, for example drug delivery systems. They will be one of the focal subjects at this year's NanoEurope Fair & Conference in St.Gallen from September 11 â?? 13.

August 9, 2007 Read more

"It might be life Jim...", physicists discover inorganic dust with life-like qualities

Could extraterrestrial life be made of corkscrew-shaped particles of interstellar dust? Intriguing new evidence of life-like structures that form from inorganic substances in space.

August 9, 2007 Read more

Xerox to fund green, nanotechnology, imaging fellowships at MIT School of Engineering

In an effort to drive further research in engineering fields such as green innovation, imaging and smart document technology, nanotechnology and MEMS, Xerox Corporation is providing a $1 million grant to fund fellowships at MIT.

August 9, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology can benefit from new glass research

A research team has yielded another clue in the glass puzzle, demonstrating that, unlike liquids, glasses aren't comfortable in confined spaces.

August 9, 2007 Read more

Window into nanospace could boost batteries

Investigating how nickel hydroxide crystals grow in nanospace could lead to improved performance of rechargeable batteries.

August 9, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology a promising solution for solving the global shortage of clean water

The single most important application of nanotechnology could be solving the global shortage of clean water - benefiting people in both industrialized and developing countries significantly.

August 8, 2007 Read more