University of Cambridge unveils most powerful microscope in the UK
The most powerful atom resolving microscope in the UK was today revealed at the University of Cambridge.
Sep 10th, 2010
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SPADnet, a new concept for biomedical imaging, gets funded
SPADnet - 'Fully Networked, Digital Components for Photon-starved Biomedical Imaging Systems' - is a new collaborative research project funded by the European Union within the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Theme of its Seventh Research Framework Programme (FP7).
Sep 10th, 2010
Read moreCNRS 2010 Gold Medal awarded to Gerard Ferey, chemist and nanomaterials designer
This prestigious annual prize rewards the works of a prominent personality who has made an exceptional contribution to the dynamism, reputation and influence of French scientific research.
Sep 10th, 2010
Read moreProgress towards 'tractor beam' - researchers move nanoparticles with laser beam
Researchers from The Australian National University have developed the ability to move particles over large distances, using a specially designed laser beam.
Sep 10th, 2010
Read moreState-level nano regulation: Yes, indeed, the industry 'should have seen it coming' - it caused it!
It's alway good to listen to both sides of an argument. In that respect, a blog entry on the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)'s website is quite interesting. Titled 'State-level nano regulation: Yes, indeed, the industry 'should have seen it coming' - it caused it!', Richard Denison gives his take on the role of state and federal regulations relating to nanomaterials.
Sep 10th, 2010
Read moreHuman protein factories in 3D - Insights into the interior of human cells at the nano level
Scientists succeeded in mapping the inner life of an intact human cell three-dimensionally via cryo-electron tomography. In this way they were able to show where the ribosomes are located in the cell and how they are arranged.
Sep 10th, 2010
Read moreWirkstoffe auf freien Fuss setzen mit Nanoshuttles
In der Zukunft koennten wenige Millionstel Millimeter grosse Nanofaehren Wirkstoffe oder auch Gene in Zellen schleusen. Derartige Therapien haetten den Vorteil, dass der Wirkstoff keine Nebenwirkungen auf dem Weg durch den Organismus ausloesen kann. Der therapeutische Effekt entfaltet sich erst am Ziel, sodass etwa auch toxische Krebsmedikamente in der Chemotherapie relativ niedrig dosiert werden koennen.
Sep 10th, 2010
Read moreCreation of nanotechnology innovation and commercialization excelerator in upstate New York
$250M initiative includes $28m assembly investment to rehabilitate iconic electronics lab and enable new university-industry-government partnership.
Sep 9th, 2010
Read moreScientists observe single ions moving through tiny carbon-nanotube channel
Channels could be used for sensitive detectors or water-desalination systems.
Sep 9th, 2010
Read moreWohlgeordnete Goldpartikel
Oberflaechen lassen sich gezielt so strukturieren, dass sie die Erforschung von Molekuelstrukturen erheblich voranbringen.
Sep 9th, 2010
Read moreWorkshop: Multicellular assemblies - architectures, properties, engineering
A one day workshop organized by the Observatory for Micro and Nanotechnologies (CNRS-CEA, France), titled Multicellular assemblies : Architectures, Properties, Engineering, will take place on october 20, 2010 in Paris.
Sep 9th, 2010
Read moreRandom numbers game with quantum dice
A simple device measures the quantum noise of vacuum fluctuations and generates true random numbers.
Sep 9th, 2010
Read more2010 Kavli Prize in nanosience awarded to Eigler and Seeman
King Harald of Norway presented the Kavli Prize in Astrophysics, Nanoscience and Neuroscience to the eight laureates from US, Germany and Great Britain at spectacular gala performance at Oslo Concert Hall in Oslo, Norway, on 7 September.
Sep 9th, 2010
Read moreInternational Congress on the relationship between neurobiology and nanoelectronics
The Sixth Biennial International Congress on the relationship between neurobiology and nano-electronics titled "The Eye and The Chip" will bring together the world's leading researchers involved in advancing artificial human vision at Henry Ford Community College Sept. 13-15, 2010.
Sep 9th, 2010
Read moreNeue Technologien und ihre Folgen - Wissenschaftler diskutieren auf dem ITAFORUM 2010
Auf dem ITAFORUM 2010 diskutieren Naturwissenschaftler, Geisteswissenschaftler und Politiker ueber neue Technologien und ihre Folgen.
Sep 9th, 2010
Read moreNew winter school on emerging nanotechnologies
Grenoble Ecole de Management is launching a new Winter School on Nanotechnology in collaboration with IEP - Grenoble, ESIEE-Univ Paris Est-LAST, FRIDA and supported by ANR-France.
Sep 9th, 2010
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