Nanotechnology solutions will contribute to DARPA's Armor Challenge Program
The purpose of the DARPA Armor Challenge is to identify revolutionary and promising new armor systems for military vehicles.
Posted: Apr 11th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology's potential to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric brain cancer
Using synthetic nanoparticles, researchers hope to better diagnose and treat childhood brain cancer, the third most common cancer of children.
Posted: Apr 11th, 2007
Read moreUniversity sponsors nanotechnology digital art contest
In order to assist high school students to think about the future with nanotechnology the Clarion University nanotechnology program and the art department are sponsoring a digital art contest, “Nanotechnology and the Environment for High School Students.”
Posted: Apr 11th, 2007
Read moreHollow success - buckyballs for cancer treatment
Trapping C60 Buckyballs in lipid globes could deliver improved cancer treatments, say Japanese researchers.
Posted: Apr 10th, 2007
Read moreNanoparticles improve delivery of medicines and diagnostics
Tiny, biodegradable particles filled with medicine may also contain answers to some of the biggest human health problems, including cancer and tuberculosis. The secret is the size of the package.
Posted: Apr 10th, 2007
Read moreUK military think tank provides a grim vision of the future
Global Strategic Trends explores a range of potential outcomes over the next 30 years.
Posted: Apr 10th, 2007
Read moreNanotextured implant materials: blending in, not fighting back
Engineers have found that simply changing the surface texture of implants can dramatically change the way cells colonize a wide variety of materials.
Posted: Apr 9th, 2007
Read moreConference on ethical issues in biomedical engineering
This conference includes a session on ethical issues of nanobiotechnology.
Posted: Apr 9th, 2007
Read moreMassive synthesis of organic nanotubes
A new method needs less than one thousandth of the solvent used by conventional methods, enabling mass-production of organic nanotubes.
Posted: Apr 9th, 2007
Read moreThree nanotechnology grants awarded
Here is an example of what kind of early stage nanotechnology research gets funded these days in regional efforts.
Posted: Apr 9th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology art as anti-counterfeiting technology
Nanotechnology meet art meet anti-counterfeiting technology.
Posted: Apr 9th, 2007
Read moreCommercial building with intelligent glasses
Visitors at the Fenavid trade fair can also find glasses with nanotechnology, anti-reflex and self cleaning properties.
Posted: Apr 7th, 2007
Read moreScientists observe escaping electrons for first time
For the first time, researchers have observed electrons using the energy of a laser to escape the forces binding them to an atom.
Posted: Apr 6th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology pipettes could become key to cell biology
Researchers have successfully developed carbon nanotube-tipped pipettes that could become key to cell biology in-situ DNA sequencing and organelle-targeted drug delivery.
Posted: Apr 6th, 2007
Read moreIndia, Brazil and South Africa nanotechnology experts meet
A 12-member delegation of nanotechnology experts from Brazil and South Africa today held discussions with their Indian counterparts.
Posted: Apr 6th, 2007
Read moreNanoparticles make better MRI images
Manganese oxide nanoparticles have been used as MRI contrast agent, allowing researchers to see inside living brains in the same detail as dissected tissue under a microscope.
Posted: Apr 6th, 2007
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