City of Cambridge to consider nanotechnology regulations
Cambridge, Mass. is considering becoming the second city in the country to regulate nanotechnology.
Jan 26th, 2007
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Approaches to safe nanotechnology: information exchange with NIOSH
The U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is encouraging the scientific community to come together to advance the understanding of nanotechnology and its implications and applications in the workplace.
Jan 26th, 2007
Read moreSea-urchin-Inspired nanotechnology gel may make rain slickers slicker
Developers of a new gel inspired by sea urchins and Venus flytraps say the material may one day be used to make water-repellant clothes and microscopic plumbing systems.
Jan 26th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology market size often exaggerated
Nanotechnology market size estimates can be misleading.
Jan 26th, 2007
Read moreBlood-cell-sized memory device beats industry estimates for computing capacity
Nanochip moves molecular computers a step closer.
Jan 25th, 2007
Read moreGraphene resonator drums up interest
A one-atom-thick membrane that resonates like a drumskin.
Jan 25th, 2007
Read moreResearchers race to perfect green power with nanotechnology
In a basement laboratory here at the University of Minnesota, a group of researchers can see the future of energy in the invisible particles of a new kind of solar cell.
Jan 25th, 2007
Read moreManipulating atoms on a rough 3-D surface
The first atom manipulation of its kind done on a three-dimensional surface.
Jan 25th, 2007
Read moreMagnetic, luminescent nanoparticles set new standard
A new type of nanoparticles that could be used in tests for environmental pollution or contamination of food products, and for medical diagnostics.
Jan 25th, 2007
Read moreA boost for hydrogen fuel cell research
A new variation of a familiar platinum-nickel alloy that is far and away the most active oxygen-reducing catalyst ever reported.
Jan 25th, 2007
Read moreBiomimetic technologies project will create first soft-bodied robots
New devices could be used in operating rooms, space stations.
Jan 25th, 2007
Read moreCoated nanoparticles solve sticky drug-delivery problem
A way to coat nanoparticles with a chemical that helps them slip through layers of mucus.
Jan 24th, 2007
Read moreWinners of nanotechnology hazard symbol contest announced
An estimated 30,000 people gathered at the World Social Forum in Nairobi this week where participants had a chance to vote for their favorite Nano-Hazard Symbol.
Jan 24th, 2007
Read moreStopping ID fraud with nanotechnology
Your identity could be made safer thanks to Canadian scientists.
Jan 24th, 2007
Read moreAn important step toward building molecular computers
UCLA, Caltech Chemists Report the Creation of Large-Scale Molecular Memory, an Important Step Toward Building Molecular Computers.
Jan 24th, 2007
Read moreNew nanotechnology able to examine single molecules
A new nanotechnology that can examine single molecules in order to determine gene expression.
Jan 24th, 2007
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