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Similar attitudes toward nanotechnology in US and UK

The results of a new U.S.-U.K. study show that ordinary people in both countries hold very positive views of nanotechnologies and what the future of these technologies might bring.

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NSF early career award for nanotechnology projects

Southern Methodist University chemist Brent Sumerlin has earned a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Award, given to junior faculty members who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars in American colleges and universities.

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New polymer coatings prevent corrosion, even when scratched

Imagine tiny cracks in your patio table healing by themselves, or the first small scratch on your new car disappearing by itself. This and more may be possible with self-healing coatings being developed at the University of Illinois.

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World Community Grid project launched to discover lower cost, more efficient solar cells

IBM and researchers from Harvard University are launching a new World Community Grid project to discover organic materials to create a more efficient and lower cost solar cell. The path-breaking effort will use idle computer power from volunteers to create large supplies of new clean energy.

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Milestones in spin: The mesoscopic tunnelling of magnetization

The tunnel effect of magnetization, a highly unusual property of the world of quantum mechanics has been acknowledged as one of the milestones in the study of spin of the twentieth century in the special collection Milestones in Spin.

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NPL research shows there could be no end in sight for Moore's Law

The fast pace of growing computing power could be sustained for many years to come thanks to new research from the UK's National Physical Laboratory (NPL) that is applying advanced techniques to magnetic semiconductors.

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Founding Director named for New Photon Science Institute at Brookhaven National Laboratory

Chi-Chang Kao, a physicist and leader in synchrotron light research, has been named founding Director of the Joint Photon Sciences Institute (JPSI) at the U.S. Department of Energy?s Brookhaven National Laboratory, effective immediately.

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Nanoplasmonic biosensors compatible with artificial cell membranes

Chalmers researcher Andreas Dahlin has developed a biosensor with an artificial membrane, which means that membrane-bound proteins can retain their natural structure and function. The method facilitates the study of the function of the proteins, which could be of major significance in the search for new drugs.

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Futurist Ray Kurzweil named as 2009 inductee into the Leonardo da Vinci Society for the Study of Thinking

The Leonardo da Vinci Society for the Study of Thinking has named Ray Kurzweil, renowned technology futurist, inventor and entrepreneur, as its 2009 inductee.

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EU funded nanoICT Coordination Action publishes two nanotechnology position papers

The 13th issue of the E-Nano newsletter from the EU funded nanoICT Coordination Action contains two position papers corresponding to the Working Groups on carbon nanotubes and modelling at the nanoscale.

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Law experts ponder keeping up with technology

Scholars from around the world participated in an ASU conference on Dec. 4-5, debating whether law and ethics are capable of keeping pace with science and technology and seeking potential solutions for the challenges created by the growing gap.

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Advanced Electron Microscopy School

This course is aimed at those already in possession of a sound knowledge of S/TEM requiring a deeper understanding of advanced electron optics, and is especially suited to those using, or expecting to use, any type of aberration-corrected and/or monochromated S/TEM instrument.

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Mathematical model could shed light on life cycle of membrane-bound viruses like HIV

Scientists have devised a mathematical procedure for accurately predicting the three-dimensional forces involved in creating and maintaining certain organelle membranes.

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Nanotechnology and genetic engineering make Santa's mad one-night dash possible

Don't believe in Santa Claus? Cutting-edge science explains how Santa is able to deliver toys to good girls and boys around the world in one night.

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A new method for detecting the magnetic behaviors of nanomaterials

Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed and demonstrated a new method for detecting the magnetic behaviors of nanomaterials. They created a new process for growing a single multi-walled carbon nanotube that is embedded with cobalt nanostructures.

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$300K grant to develop nanotechnology sensors for cleantech

The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany has been selected to receive a prestigious grant from the U.S. Department of Energy for pioneering research and education that will support the development of nanotechnology-enabled sensors and controls designed to sharply reduce emissions from fossil fuel-based power plants.

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