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Scientists eye nanoparticles as glaucoma treatment
Nanoparticles of a material used to polish glass and as a catalyst to remove grime in the walls of self-cleaning ovens shows great promise as a potential treatment for glaucoma.
June 6, 2007 Read more
Dendrimer synthesis branches out
Swedish researchers have devised an efficient and practical way to make dendrimers, highly branched polymer-like molecules with a promising future in nanotechnology and biomedicine.
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Search and destroy cancer cells with nanoparticles
Korean scientists have developed a proof-of-concept method for cancer detection and treatment.
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EU and Japan agree on joint priorities for promoting research, including nanotechnology
The EU and Japan adopted a paper on 'Promoting research and innovation towards prosperity' at a joint summit on June 5.
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The original nano workout - helping carbon nanotubes get into shape
Researchers have developed a new method of compacting carbon nanotubes into dense bundles. These tightly packed bundles are efficient conductors.
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Algorithm may help chipmakers work with tangles of nanotubes
Engineers found a way to design circuits that should work even when many of the nanotubes in them are twisted and misaligned.
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Economic development organization forms nanotechnology unit
As an indication of nanotechnology's growing importance, the first official meeting of the Working Party on Nanotechnology, held May 8-9 in Leuven, Belgium, addressed research cooperation, technology impacts, policy dialogues and public outreach.
June 5, 2007 Read more
Launch of the European X-ray laser facility
The commissioning of the first six of ten possible experimental XFEL stations is expected to begin in 2013.
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Two non-magnetic materials suddenly show magnetism at their interface
Magnetic layers in semiconductor structures are particularly interesting for new information carriers.
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New methods for manufacturing bioactive paper products
New methods are being developed in Finland for the economical mass production of bioactive paper products, among others based on printing technology.
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Photo-detector with a very narrow bandwidth
Scientists have developed an extreme narrow bandwidth photo-detector for UV radiation.
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German Research Foundation approves two new nanotechnology research centers
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft will establish eleven new Collaborative Research Centers, two of them in nanotechnology.
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Agriculture and food workers question nanotechnology
The union's declaration called for public debate, warning that products containing nanocomponents were being launched onto the market before civilian society and social movements had a chance to assess their possible implications in economic, environmental and social terms and their effect on human health.
June 4, 2007 Read more
Future of Nanotechnology symposium
In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Cornell NanoScale Science & Technology Facility (CNF) a one day event will take place on June 14, 2007 at the CNF in Ithaca, New York.
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PCAST meeting on nanotechnology
The U.S. President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology has scheduled its next meeting on June 25 on the issues of nanotechnology applications and implications of nanotechnology for health, safety, and the environment.
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Nanotechnology firm makes reverse merger
Increasing numbers of nanotechnology companies see reverse mergers as relatively easy and inexpensive way to raise money, without having to meet listing requirements of an exchange and pay an underwriter for an IPO.
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