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A new wrinkle in thin film science

Simple, inexpensive way to measure material properties could impact cosmetics, coating and nanoelectronic industries.

August 3, 2007 Read more

Scientists train nanoscale building blocks to take on new shapes

Researchers have figured out how to train synthetic polymer molecules to self-assemble and form into long, multicompartment cylinders.

August 3, 2007 Read more

Nano-layer of ruthenium stabilizes magnetic sensors

A layer of ruthenium just a few atoms thick can be used to fine-tune the sensitivity and enhance the reliability of magnetic sensors.

August 3, 2007 Read more

Changing the rings: a key finding for magnetics design

Researchers have done the first theoretical determination of the dominant damping mechanism that settles down excited magnetic states -"ringing" in physics parlance - in some key metals

August 3, 2007 Read more

Conductive nanowires created using self-assembly on silicon chips

A team of researchers from Canada have demonstrated an innovative technique for producing very small conductive nano-wires on silicon chips. Process can produce nano-wires that are 5,000 times longer than they are wide.

August 2, 2007 Read more

Porphyrin electron-transfer reactions observed at the molecular level

Researchers have observed and documented electron transfer reactions on an electrode surface at the single molecule level for the first time, a discovery which could have future relevance to areas such as molecular electronics, information storage, and solar energy conversion.

August 2, 2007 Read more

Nanorisk newsletter: Collaboration is key to protecting nanotechnology workers

Collaboration is key to protecting nanotechnology workers. This is the title of the feature article in the August issue of our nanoRISK newsletter.

August 2, 2007 Read more

Automation of nanotechnology manufacturing may be ahead

In an assist in the quest for ever smaller electronic devices, engineers have adapted a decades-old computer aided design and manufacturing process to reproduce nanosize structures with features on the order of single molecules.

August 1, 2007 Read more

Conference on occupational health and safety in nanotechnology labs and industries

A major conference on health and safety in laboratories and industrial workplaces employing nanotechnology will take place on November 15-17, 2007 in Santa Barbara, CA.

August 1, 2007 Read more

France's nanotechnology excellence attracts USA and Japan

France boasts several zones dedicated to advancing nanotechnology excellence, including the SCS cluster in Sophia Antipolis, the Systematic cluster in the Paris region and notably, the global micro-nanotechnology cluster Minalogic in Grenoble.

August 1, 2007 Read more

Environmental Defense to critique EPA's proposal for a scaled-back Voluntary Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program

A public meeting on August 2, 2007 to comment on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed development of a voluntary Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program (NMSP).

August 1, 2007 Read more

Spinning a new horizon for electronics

Spintronics has the potential to have as profound an impact on electronics as the development of the transistor had 50 years ago.

August 1, 2007 Read more

Broad international coalition issues urgent call for strong nanotechnology oversight

Over forty groups release fundamental principles for nanotechnology oversight, citing risks to the public, workers, and the environment.

August 1, 2007 Read more

Teaching nanotechnology through child's play

Video games designed to be fun while inspiring the next generation of scientists.

August 1, 2007 Read more

Nanoethics: The ethical and social implications of nanotechnology

First-of-its-kind collection of papers explores full range of issues, from risk to medicine to privacy to artificial intelligence and more.

August 1, 2007 Read more

Novel bioreactor to repair vocal chords

Engineering pliable, new vocal cord tissue to replace scarred, rigid tissue in these petite, yet powerful organs is the goal of a new research project.

July 31, 2007 Read more