More criticism of EU's nanomaterial definition from ANEC
After almost 12 months of waiting, ANEC welcomes the adoption of a regulatory definition of nanomaterials by the European Commission, albeit with mixed feelings.
Oct 20th, 2011
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Futuristic nanotechnology communication networks could be based on how bacteria communicate
A research team at Georgia Tech is investigating how to get devices a million times smaller than the length of an ant to communicate with one another to form nanonetworks. And they are using a different take on "cellular" communication - namely how bacteria communicate with one another - to find a solution.
Oct 20th, 2011
Read moreResearchers measure key property of potential 'spintronic' material
An advanced material that could help bring about next-generation "spintronic" computers has revealed one of its fundamental secrets to a team of scientists from Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Oct 20th, 2011
Read more'Microring' device could aid in future optical technologies
Researchers at Purdue University and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have created a device small enough to fit on a computer chip that converts continuous laser light into numerous ultrashort pulses, a technology that might have applications in more advanced sensors, communications systems and laboratory instruments.
Oct 19th, 2011
Read moreManufacturing goes viral
Researchers coax viruses to assemble into synthetics with microstructures and properties akin to those of corneas, teeth and skin.
Oct 19th, 2011
Read moreRegister now for Nanoinformatics 2011
Nanoinformatics 2011 will bring together informatics experts, nanotechnology researchers, and other stakeholders and potential contributors to advance Nanoinformatics 2020 Roadmap goals. The workshop will set a clear path for Nanoinformatics participants through the presentation of projects and research, open discussions, and strategic planning sessions.
Oct 19th, 2011
Read moreGlowing beacons reveal hidden order in dynamical systems
A dynamical system in which repeated measurements on a single particle yield the same mean result as a single measurement of the whole ensemble is said to be ergodic. The ergodic theorem expresses a fundamental physical principle, and its validity for diffusive processes has now been demonstrated.
Oct 19th, 2011
Read moreSuperconductivity and magnetism have a delicate balance
A new imaging technology is giving scientists unprecedented views of the processes that affect the flow of electrons through materials.
Oct 19th, 2011
Read moreMagnetic attraction: Mmicrochip demonstrates concept of 'MRAM for biomolecules'
Researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology and University of Colorado Boulder have developed a low-power microchip that uses a combination of microfluidics and magnetic switches to trap and transport magnetic beads. The novel transport chip may have applications in biotechnology and medical diagnostics.
Oct 19th, 2011
Read morePolymer characterization 'tweezers' turn Nobel theory into benchtop tool
Materials researchers at UC Santa Barbara validate decades-old Nobel-Prize-winning theory by developing a simplified lab technique for measuring polymer characteristics using magnets.
Oct 19th, 2011
Read moreREACH Implementation Projects on Nanomaterials publishes final reports
Final reports have been published from two REACH Implementation Projects on Nanomaterials. Commissioned by the JRC's Institute for Health and Consumer Protection, the projects intended to develop specific advice on the implementation of REACH for nanomaterials.
Oct 19th, 2011
Read moreGold surfaces repair themselves at room temperature
Scientists were able to show that on atomic scale gold surfaces smoothen out by themselves at room temperature.
Oct 19th, 2011
Read moreBiological applications of rare-earth based nanoparticles
A recently published review presents the different applications of rare-earth nanoparticles for biomolecule detection and imaging in vitro, in living cells or in small animals.
Oct 19th, 2011
Read moreTiny stamps for tiny sensors
New glass stamp may make cheaper, more precise biosensors.
Oct 19th, 2011
Read more"Nanomaterial" definition too narrow says European Environmental Bureau
The European Environmental Bureau (EEB) is deeply disappointed by the European Commission's decision released yesterday to use a narrow definition for the term "nanomaterial", indicating that industry lobbying has won over the Commission's own scientific advisors.
Oct 19th, 2011
Read moreGraphene versus carbon nanotubes in electronic devices
A Feature Article in Advanced Functional Materials reviews the recent progresses of carbon nanotubes and graphene researches.
Oct 18th, 2011
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