Graphene sniffs out dangerous molecules
Researchers have used the world's thinnest material to create sensors that can detect just a single molecule of a toxic gas.
Jul 30th, 2007
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New joint venture for nanotechnology water and process treatments
New company will create products with nano-features for industrial markets.
Jul 30th, 2007
Read moreNew technique to 'see' and protect transplants successful in diabetic animal model
Researchers have found a way to overcome a major stumbling block to developing successful insulin-cell transplants for people with type I diabetes, encapsulating them in spheres with nanoscale pores.
Jul 29th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology in construction engineering research grants
The German Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF) has issued a call for research projects that deal with nanotechnology applications in the construction industry.
Jul 28th, 2007
Read moreHow to deal with nanotechnology waste
A new report presents the most comprehensive analysis to-date of two key Environmental Protection Agency laws that regulate the end-of-life management of nanotechnology.
Jul 27th, 2007
Read moreFDA nanotechnology task force report available for download
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday released a report that recommends the agency consider developing guidance and taking other steps to address the benefits and risks of drugs and medical devices using nanotechnology.
Jul 26th, 2007
Read moreHidden order found in a quantum spin liquid
A newly detected, hidden "string order" that extends over a length of 30 nanometers in a material that is otherwise apparently disordered, could have implications for the design of materials at the nanoscale, including those used for a developing concept known as quantum computing.
Jul 26th, 2007
Read moreNew technique may speed development of molecular electronics
To produce materials for modern electronics, small amounts of impurities are introduced into silicon - a process called doping. Scientists recently succeeded in being the first to implement doping in the field of molecular electronics.
Jul 26th, 2007
Read moreCalifornia NanoSystems Institute industry collaboration on nanobiotechnology research
The California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA today announced a partnership with the integrated global biopharmaceutical company Abraxis BioScience Inc. to collaborate on nanobiotechnology research for the advancement of new technologies in medicine.
Jul 26th, 2007
Read moreNanoscale clay creates fire resistant hard wearing latex emulsion paints
Researchers have found a way of replacing the soap used to stabilize latex emulsion paints with nanoscale clay armour that can create a much more hard wearing and fire resistant paint.
Jul 26th, 2007
Read moreThe future of medicine: Insert chip, cure disease?
Imagine a chip, strategically placed in the brain, that could prevent epileptic seizures or allow someone who has lost a limb to control an artificial arm just by thinking about it.
Jul 25th, 2007
Read moreThousands of atoms swap 'spins' with partners in quantum square dance
Advance is step toward quantum computing with neutral atoms.
Jul 25th, 2007
Read moreGraphene oxide paper could spawn a new class of materials
Researchers have fabricated a new type of paper that they hope will create a revolution of its own - and while it won't replace your notepad, this remarkably stiff and strong yet lightweight material should find use in a wide variety of applications.
Jul 25th, 2007
Read moreFDA sees no need for additional nanotechnology labelling
Food, drugs, medical devices and cosmetics that contain minuscule engineered particles don't necessarily need special labeling to alert consumers, a federal task force recommends.
Jul 25th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology skin deep
Nanotechnology finds its way into skin care products.
Jul 24th, 2007
Read moreTerahertz bursts of light to observe the ultra-fast motion of atoms
Team generates most energetic terahertz pulses yet, observes useful optical phenomena.
Jul 24th, 2007
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