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Colluding with colloids: scientists make liquid crystal discovery

Findings indicate that manipulating the size of colloids, micron-sized or nanometer-sized particles, can produce huge changes in the material properties of liquid crystals.

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ISO Nanotechnology technical committee advances work in Seoul

In its largest meeting to date, more than 100 delegates from seventeen nations gathered in Seoul, Korea, last week for the third plenary meeting of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee (TC) 229, nanotechnologies.

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Researchers produce insulation with lowest thermal conductivity ever

A new insulation material with the lowest thermal conductivity ever measured for a fully dense solid has been created.

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Official calls U.S. nanotechnology risk research a priority

The co-chair of the interagency group that coordinates and manages the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) defended the federal government's spending on nanotechnology EHS research.

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Nanotube photoconductors

Japanese researchers report the construction of a molecule that self-assembles into nano-sized tubes which generate a current when irradiated.

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Nanofluidic systems for cancer detection

Spelling Out Cancer On The Nanoscale: Nano-fluidic System Reads Oncoprotein Levels From Tiny Samples

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New study suggests pristine fullerene is non-toxic to cells

A new study suggests that pristine C60 is non-toxic to the cells, and suggests that fullerenebased nanocarriers may be used for biomedical application.

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Taking nanolithography beyond semiconductors

A new process for chemical patterning combines molecular self-assembly with traditional lithography to create multifunctional surfaces in precise patterns at the molecular level.

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Nano design adjustment may help find, clear some water contaminants

Experiments designed to test discrepancies in theoretical computational chemistry have turned up a barely two-angstrom difference that may lead to a new approach to locate and remove dangerous toxins such as perchlorate and nitrates from the environment.

December 13, 2006 Read more

Flexible electronics advance boosts performance, manufacturing

Flexible electronics made with organic, or carbon-based, transistors could enable technologies such as low-cost sensors and electronic paper' displays.

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Embryonic stem cells do better on bumpy nanoscale mattress

First demonstration that physical topography influences human stem cell self-renewal.

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China determined to challenge West's lead in nanotechnology

China soon will have the infrastructure in place to begin challenging the West's lead in the field of nanotechnology.

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Paper assesses nanotechnology growth predictions

Nanotechnology has the potential to overtake biotechnology and be as profitable as information and communication technologies.

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Nanotechnology devices hold promise for early-stage cancer detection

Research lab being established to develop low-cost nano-biosensors and imaging systems for non-invasive, real-time cancer detection and diagnosis.

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Never before-made material similar to diamonds and ice

New form of germanium synthesized has rare properties with major technological potential.

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Newly discovered, self-assembling nano-ice resembles DNA

Researchers found double helixes of ice molecules that resemble the structure of DNA and self-assemble under high pressure inside carbon nanotubes.

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