A simple new improvement to an essential microscope component could greatly improve imaging for researchers who study the very small, from cells to computer chips.
Jul 6th, 2012
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Biomimetic approach could lead to safer and more effective therapeutic strategies against life-threatening clots in patients with pulmonary embolism, stroke and myocardial infarction.
Jul 5th, 2012
Read moreAfter more than a decade of research advances, scientists and technologists are learning to measure and manipulate matter to create fundamentally different electronic devices. In a special discussion, three experts recently explored the dynamics making this possible and why these new advances are exciting researchers.
Jul 5th, 2012
Read moreAn international business plan competition aimed at identifying and supporting the best, most innovative nanotechnology and polymers startups around the world.
Jul 5th, 2012
Read moreThis guidance builds upon the 2007 Opinion on safety of nanomaterials of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Products.
Jul 5th, 2012
Read moreHundreds of micro-organs mimicked on a chip, with minuscule channels that serve as blood vessels. These devices can raise drug development to a new level and reduce animal testing.
Jul 5th, 2012
Read moreFundamental research into biology, physics and electrical engineering could benefit all engineered, actuated systems.
Jul 5th, 2012
Read moreDer neue Leibniz-Forschungsverbund "Nanosicherheit" widmet sich der Sicherheit von Nanomaterialien.
Jul 5th, 2012
Read moreResearchers have devised a new scheme for preparation of core-shell nanocrystals, by combining the microemulsion and ultrasonication methods, which features moderate synthesis conditions and does not require any surfactants.
Jul 5th, 2012
Read moreThe expert meeting on Inhalation Toxicity Testing for Nanomaterials was held on 19-20 October 2011 in The Hague, hosted by the Netherlands, with the aim of discussing the results of the OECD Sponsorship Programme on this specific topic and addressing issues relevant to inhalation toxicity.
Jul 4th, 2012
Read moreThe Environmental Unit of the Tecnalia Technology Corporation, the Basque Foundation for Health Innovation and Research (BIOEF) and Fluytec, a company specialising in filtration solutions, have developed a filtration system capable of retaining 95% of nanoparticles thanks to the results of the SIFINA project.
Jul 4th, 2012
Read moreAuf 130 Seiten pr�sentiert der Bericht Forschungsergebnisse und Entwicklungsaktivit�ten der BAuA. Ein besonderer thematischer Schwerpunkt ist in diesem Jahr der sichere Umgang mit Nanomaterialien.
Jul 4th, 2012
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Researchers from Karlsruhe, Strasbourg, and Japan have now developed a magnetic memory with one bit per molecule. By an electric pulse, the metal-organic molecule can be switched reliably between a conductive, magnetic state and a low-conductive, non-magnetic state.
Jul 4th, 2012
Read moreComputer simulations reveal how rhodium catalysts with 'stepped' surface structures break ethanol molecules into hydrogen atoms and why they are so efficient.
Jul 4th, 2012
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Waveguides that combine metallic and semiconductor structures can be made more compact.
Jul 4th, 2012
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A new lithography technique enables the production of nanoscale patterns of titania for high-tech applications.
Jul 4th, 2012
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