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NIOSH releases nanotechnology research progress report

The U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announced the release of a new progress report, Progress Toward Safe Nanotechnology in the Workplace.

March 1, 2007 Read more

AFM to reveal chemical identity of individual atoms

Researchers have demonstrated for the first time that atomic force microscopy can be used to reveal the chemical identity of individual atoms on a surface at room temperature.

March 1, 2007 Read more

Next generation, sequentially assembled ultrathin films: beyond electrostatics

How non-covalent interactions can be used for layer-by-layer surface modification.

February 28, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology in aerospace

This report presents an introduction and contribution to the expert debate on trends in nanomaterials and nanotechnologies for applications in the civil aeronautics and space sectors in Europe.

February 28, 2007 Read more

Seeing buckyballs inside human cells

Scientists have produced the first visualizations of the uptake of C60 into human macrophage cells.

February 28, 2007 Read more

New graphene transistor promises life after death of silicon chip

Researchers have used the world's thinnest material to create the world's smallest transistor - a breakthrough that could spark the development of a new type of super-fast computer chip.

February 28, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology will shape the composite industry's future

Nanoscale composites are already showing promise, particularly in electrical conductivity, tensile strength, isotropic or anisotropic properties and shock and vibration resistance.

February 28, 2007 Read more

Reviewing the latest bio detection technologies

A review several of the latest technologies to detect biological threats quickly and accurately.

February 28, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology risk framework by Environmental Defense and DuPont

Environmental Defense and DuPont have been working together to develop a nanotechnology risk framework for the responsible development, production, use and disposal of nanoscale materials.

February 28, 2007 Read more

Public invited to nanotechnology forum on benefits and risks

A public forum on the benefits and risks of nanotechnology will be held on Monday, March 12, at the University of Oregon.

February 27, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology products and processes for environmental benefit

A newly announced 2-day conference in London will address Nanotechnology products and processes for environmental benefit.

February 27, 2007 Read more

First steps to develop artificial retina with nanotechnology

First direct electric link between neurons and light-sensitive nanoparticle films created.

February 27, 2007 Read more

World's first safety label for nanotechnology

A Swiss-German partnership develops the world's first certifiable risk management and -monitoring system for nanotechnologies.

February 27, 2007 Read more

Researchers create largest ever photonic 'Schrödinger cat'

Chinese Academy of Sciences researchers have been successful in their experimental entanglement of six photons in graph states: a 'Schrödinger cat' state, and a 'cluster' state.

February 27, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology promises big things for poorâ??but will promises be kept?

Health care in developing countries could be greatly improved by nanotechnology.

February 27, 2007 Read more

Ethics and nanotechnology: a basis for action

The Science and Technology Ethics Committee of the Québec government in Canada has released a position statement titled "Ethics and nanotechnologies: a basis for action".

February 26, 2007 Read more