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NNI bill would create nanotechnology clearinghouse

A Senate bill to reauthorize funding for nanotechnology research would mandate creating a publicly available database of the projects funded in several areas, including environmental, educational and nanomanufacturing.

July 22, 2008 Read more

Sandia to demonstrate hyperspectral confocal fluorescence microscope

Sandia National Laboratories will demonstrate a new hyperspectral confocal fluorescence microscope Friday, Aug. 8 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. MDT in Bldg. 897 on Kirtland Air Force Base.

July 22, 2008 Read more

Cancer nanoparticle drug delivery research cuts time from days to hours

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed a technique that has the potential to deliver cancer-fighting drugs to diseased areas within hours, as opposed to the two days it currently takes for existing delivery systems.

July 22, 2008 Read more

Engineers prove graphene is the strongest material

Research scientists have achieved a breakthrough by proving that the carbon material graphene is the strongest material ever measured.

July 22, 2008 Read more

Weighing molecules with nanotubes

US scientists have made a nanoscale mass sensor which can weigh molecules with atomic precision.

July 22, 2008 Read more

Einladung zum Pressegespraech: Neue Strahlungsquellen in der Bio- und Nanotechnologie

Wie die Ergebnisse der Grundlagenforschung schneller in neue Anwendungen umgesetzt werden koennen, stellen Ihnen die Praesidenten an einem aktuellen bayerischen Projekt vor.

July 22, 2008 Read more

Using nanotechnology to create high-performance materials

The GKSS Research Center in Geesthacht is coordinating a European project for the development of new plastics.

July 22, 2008 Read more

4th NanoRegulation Conference to focus on voluntary measures in nanotechnology risk governance

As a leading international platform in the area of nanotechnology safety and regulation, the conference will offer a forum to discuss this year?s topic of 'Voluntary Measures in Nano Risk Governance' (such as Voluntary Reporting Schemes, Codes of Conduct, Risk management systems etc.).

July 22, 2008 Read more

Exotic materials using neptunium, plutonium provide insight into superconductivity

Quantum mechanical triplet of magnetic spin and electron pair may lead to superconductivity at higher temperatures.

July 21, 2008 Read more

A phonon floodgate in monolayer carbon

The first STM spectroscopy of graphene flakes yields new surprises

July 21, 2008 Read more

Ueberblick ueber Taetigkeiten mit Nanomaterialien in Deutschland online

Einen Ueberblick ueber die Taetigkeiten mit Nanomaterialien in Deutschland geben die Ergebnisse einer Fragebogenaktion, die jetzt auf der Homepage der Bundesanstalt fuer Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin (BAuA) veroeffentlicht wurden.

July 21, 2008 Read more

Nanotechnology: Learning from past mistakes

Nanotechnology's success depends on addressing safety questions.

July 21, 2008 Read more

Nanosized jaws perform like proteins

Research could lead to more powerful sensors, diagnostic tools.

July 21, 2008 Read more

Raman spectroscopy could put an end to dreaded dentist drill

A new technology that spots tooth decay almost as soon as it?s begun promises to reduce the need for drilling and filling.

July 21, 2008 Read more

With NIH grant, FSU becomes one of world's top imaging centers

At Florida State University, the collective strength of biomedical research and the scientists who lead it has earned a $2 million High-End Instrumentation (HEI) grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

July 20, 2008 Read more

Kerry-Snowe bill strengthens safety in nanotechnology research

Sens. John Kerry and Olympia Snowe this week introduced the National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008. The legislation will toughen the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) by increasing its commitment to environmental health and safety research.

July 18, 2008 Read more