Nanoporous ceramic filter offers hope to kidney-dialysis patients
New technology has the potential to make dialysis sessions more efficient and shorter.
Mar 29th, 2007
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Metal memory could lead to vanishing dents
Crumpled kitchen foil that lays flat for reuse. Dents in car doors that disappear when heated with a hairdryer. These and other physical feats may become possible with a technique to make memory metals.
Mar 29th, 2007
Read moreBoeing prepares European-built fuel cell demonstrator airplane
In an effort to develop environmentally progressive technologies for aerospace applications, Boeing plans to conduct experimental flight tests this year of a manned airplane powered only by a fuel cell and lightweight batteries.
Mar 29th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology and society in India
A follow-up on the 'Fostering Innovation in Nanotechnology between EU and India' conference earlier this month.
Mar 29th, 2007
Read moreCarbon nanotube cooler for electronics
New research suggests that carbon nanotubes may soon be integrated into ever-shrinking cell phones, digital audio players, and personal digital assistants to help ensure the equipment does not overheat, malfunction, or fail.
Mar 29th, 2007
Read moreEU nanotechnology project on molecular machines is coming to a close
BIOMACH will close at the end of April 2007.
Mar 29th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology risks: Widely used iron nanoparticles exhibit toxic effects on neuronal cells
Unexpected effects on cells noted while investigating a possible way to manipulate them remotely with a magnetic force.
Mar 28th, 2007
Read moreThe life and death of a photon 'filmed' for the first time
Researchers observed, in real time, the birth, life and death of a single photon.
Mar 28th, 2007
Read moreSmart thin film membranes adopt properties of guest molecules
Smart thin film membranes are compatible with diverse organic and inorganic molecules and will adopt properties of the guest molecules.
Mar 28th, 2007
Read moreGold, copper nanoparticles take center stage in the search for hydrogen production catalysts
X-ray studies are pointing the way to less costly and more efficient catalysts for improving the performance of fuel cells.
Mar 28th, 2007
Read moreFinnish nanotechnology sector shows impressive growth
The number of Finnish companies active in nanotechnology has more than doubled from 61 to 134 in just two years.
Mar 28th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology a cornerstone of the plastic electronics revolution
UK researcher pioneered a way to make single-layered planar plastic transistors and diodes using a fast and simple printing technique.
Mar 28th, 2007
Read moreUK government body criticizes lack of nanotechnology risk research
The Review concluded that the UK government has not provided sufficient support for research into the toxicology and health and environmental effects of nanomaterials.
Mar 28th, 2007
Read moreNanoparticles for delivery of prostate cancer treatment
Researchers have developed a way to directly target and destroy the blood vessels of solid tumors, thus destroying the tumors while leaving normal tissue unharmed.
Mar 27th, 2007
Read moreGiving platinum nanocatalysts a golden boost for fuel cells
Researchers are looking for ways to use gold to prevent the destruction of platinum in the chemical reactions that take place in fuel cells.
Mar 27th, 2007
Read moreU.S. Congress sees bright future for nanotechnology
Nanotechnology promises to bring sweeping technological advances in coming years, according to a new study released by the Joint Economic Committee of Congress.
Mar 27th, 2007
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