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No carrier necessary: this drug delivers itself

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

March 8, 2007 Read more

Lipid coating increases uptake of nanotubes

Lipid-coated water-soluble nanotubes are easily ingested and structurally modified by water fleas.

March 7, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology is the next Big Bang in food formulation

How the emerging science of nanotechnology is the next Big Bang in food formulation, processing and packaging.

March 7, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology part of European cutting-edge research exhibition

Immerse yourself in the world of the latest research developments - a walk through the Science Tunnel presented by the Max Planck Society makes it possible.

March 7, 2007 Read more

The principles of molecule-selective nanovalves in carbon nanotubes

Promising applications to molecule-selective filters and gas sensors.

March 7, 2007 Read more

Survey finds emotional reactions to nanotechnology

The U.S. public's perception of nanotechnology is up for grabs.

March 6, 2007 Read more

Conference focused on the development of common nanotechnology-enabled platforms

A conference focused on the development of common nanotechnology-enabled platforms that will drive innovation and spur commercial opportunities in a broad array of industries, including nanoelectronics, health care, energy, defense and aerospace, among others.

March 6, 2007 Read more

Nano-objects under the light microscope

US scientists have developed a lens that can transmit images over long distances with a resolution that is not restricted by light wavelength.

March 6, 2007 Read more

Nokia to work on nanotechnology phones

Nokia and the University of Cambridge in the U.K. have agreed to collaborate in several areas of long-term research, beginning with nanotechnology.

March 6, 2007 Read more

Heated nanoprobes destroy breast cancer cells in mice

In experiments with laboratory mice that bear aggressive human breast cancers, researchers have used hot nanoprobes to slow the growth of tumors - without damage to surrounding healthy tissue.

March 6, 2007 Read more

Removing interactions simplifies spectra

Researchers have improved a technique that simplifies the NMR spectra of mixtures, enabling the spectrum of each individual component to be seen.

March 6, 2007 Read more

As thin as it gets - one atom thick membranes

Scientists fabricate ultra-thin membranes.

March 6, 2007 Read more

Military contractor trying to build quantum radar

Lockheed Martin has designed and patented a scanner based on the principle of quantum entanglement.

March 6, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology could improve health, water in developing nations

Nanotechnology could give developing nations new ways to diagnose and treat disease and make clean water more available.

March 5, 2007 Read more

The million dollar microscope

How to break the 'impenetrable barrier' of optical microscopy.

March 5, 2007 Read more

New nanotechnology engineering breakthrough points to hydrogen-powered vehicles

An advanced concept in nanoscale catalyst engineering - a combination of experiments and simulations that will bring polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells for hydrogen-powered vehicles closer to massive commercialization.

March 5, 2007 Read more