Cutting edge nanotechnology education using games
NanoMission is an engaging learning experience which educates players about basic concepts in nanoscience through real world practical applications such as drug delivery.
Jan 9th, 2007
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Nanotechnology News – Latest Headlines
Nanotechnology to the rescue of wrinkled skin
Researchers who have discovered that nanoparticles prevent thin polymer films from buckling say their concept could be applied to stop human skin wrinkling too.
Jan 9th, 2007
Read moreHoming nanoparticles pack multiple assault on tumors
Nanoparticles that seek out tumors and bind to their blood vessels, and then attract more nanoparticles to the tumor target.
Jan 9th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology risk discussion - where is the public?
Transparency and public access to policymaking are essential to healthy public deliberation and democracy.
Jan 9th, 2007
Read moreNanotubes functionalized controllably
A single molecule can be covalently attached to an individual carbon nanotube by using a novel electrochemical method.
Jan 8th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology glass ceramics for photonics
The goal of a new EU-funded research project is to clarify mechanisms which enable the formation of large quantities of crystals with diameters in the nanometer range with small crystallite size distribution.
Jan 8th, 2007
Read moreEU funded project develops cost effective nanotechnology imprinting device
A nano-imprinting device for the mass production of solar cells and nano-scale bio-analysis platforms.
Jan 8th, 2007
Read moreNanocoax cable transmits visible light
Physicists have beamed visible light through a cable with a diameter of approx. 300 nm.
Jan 8th, 2007
Read moreCarbon nanotubes target tumors
Aingle-walled carbon nanotubes wrapped in PEG can successfully target tumors in living animals.
Jan 8th, 2007
Read moreDetecting cell death with quantum dots
Combining a quantum dot with a novel carrier of the magnetic resonance imaging agent gadolinium results a nanoparticle that can spot apoptosis.
Jan 8th, 2007
Read moreNanoparticles targeted to brain tumors
A lipid-based nanoparticle, designed to bind to a specific receptor found on malignant brain cells but not healthy ones, improves the potency of a common anticancer drug.
Jan 8th, 2007
Read moreHybrid structures combine strengths of carbon nanotubes and nanowires
New wires could create better nanotube interconnects and devices.
Jan 8th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology ethics symposium featured in International Journal of Applied Philosophy
First-of-its-kind collection signals growing interest in nanotechnology�??s implications.
Jan 8th, 2007
Read moreNew report: Nanomedicine - Nanotechnology for Health
The European technology platform Nanomedicine published a 45-page vision paper on nanomedicine with the goal of defining the European nanomedicine research agenda for the next few years.
Jan 5th, 2007
Read moreU.S. agencies hold first public meeting on nanotechnology safety
During the U.S. government's first public meeting January 4 on research needed to understand the effects of nanotechnology, speakers called for a significant increase in research funding, a central source of technical information, and a master plan for identifying and reducing potential risks.
Jan 5th, 2007
Read moreEU-Latin American nanotechnology cooperation
In 2007 and 2008, the EU will foster lasting research relations between European and Latin American research organisations in nanotechnology.
Jan 5th, 2007
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