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Flexible battery power with nanotechnology

Japanese scientists have made a paper-like, polymer-based rechargeable battery.

March 15, 2007 Read more

First atom chip devices to be developed as result of grant award

A grant awarded this month could develop atom chip devices which could bring quantum computing closer to a reality.

March 15, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology brings United Kingdom and India together

To accelerate the development nanotechnology and register its presence globally, UK has team up with India and formed a joint entity called NWG (Nanotechnology Working Group).

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UK micro-nano metrology center set to open in May

The UK Centre of Excellence in Metrology for Micro and Nano Technologies (CEMMNT) celebrates its official launch on Wednesday, May 2, 2007.

March 15, 2007 Read more

Micromanipulator may one day help build nanotechnology machines

Future microscopic-sized machines assembled with micrometer or nanometer-scale parts will need to be made with devices that use tiny, agile 'fingers' that can grip, lift and do the assembly work in a controlled, coordinated way.

March 15, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology risk resources

The University of Wisconsin-Madison maintains a comprehensive database of references to papers, articles, and books on potential health and environmental risks of nanomaterials.

March 14, 2007 Read more

Forcing water through nanotubes

Researchers use electricity not only to make carbon nanotubes water-friendly but also to fine-tune the rate of water flow through them.

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Microbes survive in soil with fullerenes

New findings contradict previous studies, which have shown that the nanoparticles are lethal in more unsoiled settings.

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No carrier necessary: This drug delivers itself

An innovative drug solution in which the delivery system is the drug itself.

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Six nanotechnology applications to reduce carbon emissions

With concern over climate change escalating around Europe, a new report highlights six nanotechnologies that can be used to reduce carbon emissions.

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Physicists tailor magnetic pairings in nanoscale semiconductors

By applying voltages to nanoscale electrodes, the scientists can tune how strongly the magnetic atom couples to one set of electrons, or channel, compared to the other set. Their system of correlated electrons demonstrates a two-channel Kondo effect.

March 14, 2007 Read more

Visionary Seminar: Can technology cope with the challenges of the 21st century?

Can technology help us create a better world?

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Nanotechnology oversight requires thinking outside the box

Former EPA official says now is time to consider regulatory questions, mechanisms.

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Nanotechnology and policy meeting for European industry

The European Nanotechnology Trade Alliance (ENTA) will hold its next policy meeting for industry on nanotechnology and policy in Brussels, Belgium, on March 14, 2007.

March 14, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology podcasts from MIT

Listen to podcast discussions with scientists and MIT students in the field of Nanomechanics.

March 13, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology will help reduce water use in oilsand development

A new University of Alberta research centre will dig deep to find ways of improving oilsands development, with an eye towards environmental sustainability.

March 12, 2007 Read more