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Measuring light through small holes

For the first time, a team of Dutch, German and South Korean scientists have shown how light can squeeze through any hole regardless of its size using Terahertz (THz) radiation.

Jun 6th, 2008

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U.S. passes legislation to strengthen nanotechnology safety research

Yesterday, June 5th, H.R. 5940, the National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008 passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 407 to 6. H.R. 5940 reauthorizes and refines the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), notably strengthening the commitment to environmental and safety research.

Jun 6th, 2008

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REACH pre-registration phase begins

Following its official launch on June 1, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has started to accept pre-registrations of chemicals under the REACH (Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals) legislation.

Jun 5th, 2008

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Europe gets together to harness quantum physics

The long cherished goal of applying the strange properties of quantum mechanics to the macroscopic world we inhabit has been brought closer by a series of recent developments. The exciting progress was made in the important field of quantum optics and discussed recently at a high level conference organised by the European Science Foundation.

Jun 5th, 2008

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MEMS and Nanotechnology for Kids wins 2008 IPPY book award

MEMS and Nanotechnology for Kids, written by Marlene Bourne and published by Scottsdale-based Bourne Research LLC, is a bronze medal recipient of the 12th Annual Independent Publisher (IPPY) Book Award in the Juvenile/Young Adult Non-Fiction category.

Jun 4th, 2008

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