Metamaterials found to work for visible light
For the first time ever, researchers have developed a material with a negative refractive index for visible light.
Jan 4th, 2007
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Repetitive motion speeds nanoparticle uptake
Newly published research by toxicologists finds that repetitive movement can speed the uptake of nanoparticles through the skin.
Jan 4th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology safety needs specific government risk research strategy and funding
The federal government needs a master plan for identifying and reducing potential nanotechnology risks.
Jan 4th, 2007
Read moreFirst legal disputes over nanotechnology patents emerging
In what may become an increasingly frequent occurence of nanotechnology commercialization, a supplier of sophisticated polishing compounds has announced plans to pursue a patent infringement enforcement action against a rival over a nanotech application.
Jan 3rd, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology art competition now open for voting
The first ever online NanoArt worldwide competition opened back in October. The public vote for this online competition is open now. 71 works have been submitted so far.
Jan 3rd, 2007
Read moreThe first federal restrictions on nanotechnology could be coming soon
Antimicrobial nanomaterials meet increased regulatory scrutiny.
Jan 3rd, 2007
Read moreBlazing the optical trail with record-setting molecules
The internet could soon shift into overdrive thanks to a new generation of optical molecules.
Jan 3rd, 2007
Read moreToward a new oral delivery system for insulin using nanoshell shields
A new nanoparticle drug delivery system shows promise as a potential way to administer insulin and perhaps other protein-based drugs by mouth rather than injection or nasal sprays.
Jan 3rd, 2007
Read moreCheaper LEDs from breakthrough in zinc oxide nanowire research
Engineers have synthesized a long-sought semiconducting material that may pave the way for an inexpensive new kind of light emitting diode (LED).
Jan 3rd, 2007
Read moreNew class of polymers discovered
Researchers have discovered a new class of ultra-thin polymer films with potential applications ranging from coating tiny microelectronic devices to plastic solar cells.
Jan 3rd, 2007
Read moreNanoscale cubes and spheres
Uniform porous silicon oxide nano-objects formed by controlled disassembly of a lattice structure.
Jan 3rd, 2007
Read moreU.S. Army contract focuses on nanocomposites-based vehicle armor
A new program will use nanotechnology to address an immediate need for strong but lightweight armor for existing military vehicles.
Jan 2nd, 2007
Read moreFighting the spread of superbugs
An antimicrobial coating has been developed to combat bacterial infections.
Jan 2nd, 2007
Read moreNanohighway to solar cells
Hiroshi Imahori of Kyoto University discusses electrophoresis as a means to make molecular highways for organic solar cells
Jan 2nd, 2007
Read moreEasing concerns about the toxicity of diamond nanoparticles
New research has brightened the prospects for using nanodiamonds as drug carriers, implant coatings, nanorobots and other medical applications that take advantage of diamond nanoparticles' attractive properties.
Jan 2nd, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology factory animated movie
The first animation showing exactly how a nanofactory might work, Productive nanosystems: From molecules to superproducts is now available for free viewing.
Dec 29th, 2006
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