Researchers produce insulation with lowest thermal conductivity ever
A new insulation material with the lowest thermal conductivity ever measured for a fully dense solid has been created.
Dec 14th, 2006
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Official calls U.S. nanotechnology risk research a priority
The co-chair of the interagency group that coordinates and manages the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) defended the federal government's spending on nanotechnology EHS research.
Dec 14th, 2006
Read moreNanotube photoconductors
Japanese researchers report the construction of a molecule that self-assembles into nano-sized tubes which generate a current when irradiated.
Dec 14th, 2006
Read moreNanofluidic systems for cancer detection
Spelling Out Cancer On The Nanoscale: Nano-fluidic System Reads Oncoprotein Levels From Tiny Samples
Dec 14th, 2006
Read moreNew study suggests pristine fullerene is non-toxic to cells
A new study suggests that pristine C60 is non-toxic to the cells, and suggests that fullerenebased nanocarriers may be used for biomedical application.
Dec 14th, 2006
Read moreTaking nanolithography beyond semiconductors
A new process for chemical patterning combines molecular self-assembly with traditional lithography to create multifunctional surfaces in precise patterns at the molecular level.
Dec 14th, 2006
Read moreNano design adjustment may help find, clear some water contaminants
Experiments designed to test discrepancies in theoretical computational chemistry have turned up a barely two-angstrom difference that may lead to a new approach to locate and remove dangerous toxins such as perchlorate and nitrates from the environment.
Dec 13th, 2006
Read moreFlexible electronics advance boosts performance, manufacturing
Flexible electronics made with organic, or carbon-based, transistors could enable technologies such as low-cost sensors and electronic paper' displays.
Dec 13th, 2006
Read moreEmbryonic stem cells do better on bumpy nanoscale mattress
First demonstration that physical topography influences human stem cell self-renewal.
Dec 13th, 2006
Read moreChina determined to challenge West's lead in nanotechnology
China soon will have the infrastructure in place to begin challenging the West's lead in the field of nanotechnology.
Dec 13th, 2006
Read morePaper assesses nanotechnology growth predictions
Nanotechnology has the potential to overtake biotechnology and be as profitable as information and communication technologies.
Dec 13th, 2006
Read moreNanotechnology devices hold promise for early-stage cancer detection
Research lab being established to develop low-cost nano-biosensors and imaging systems for non-invasive, real-time cancer detection and diagnosis.
Dec 13th, 2006
Read moreNever before-made material similar to diamonds and ice
New form of germanium synthesized has rare properties with major technological potential.
Dec 12th, 2006
Read moreNewly discovered, self-assembling nano-ice resembles DNA
Researchers found double helixes of ice molecules that resemble the structure of DNA and self-assemble under high pressure inside carbon nanotubes.
Dec 12th, 2006
Read moreCity of Berkeley first to regulate nanotechnology
Berkeley intends to be the first city to step into the breach and attempt to regulate the nascent but fast-growing industry.
Dec 11th, 2006
Read moreWorld's fastest transistor approaches goal of terahertz device
With a frequency of 845 gigahertz, this latest device approaches the goal of a terahertz device.
Dec 11th, 2006
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