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EU project offering bright lights for bright future

The EU-supported project OLLA ('Organic LEDs for ICT and lighting applications'), backed with EUR 12 million in financing, may have come to an end, but the consortium has announced an extended collaboration via the OLED100.eu project.

July 16, 2008 Read more

Virtual world is sign of future for scientists, engineers

Purdue University is operating a virtual environment that enables scientists and engineers to interpret raw data collected with powerful instruments called dynamic atomic force microscopes.

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Quantum rod system may safely 'sneak' drugs, diagnostics into brain

A unique nanoparticle system developed by University at Buffalo scientists takes advantage of the versatility of bioconjugated quantum rods to ferry novel diagnostic and therapeutic agents across the blood-brain barrier, according to recent in vitro findings.

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2nd Bangalore Nanotechnology conference in December

The second edition of Bangalore Nano, an international conference on nanotechnology, will be held in Bangalore from December 12 to December 14 this year.

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Senators Wyden and Snowe propose prize competition to spur nanotechnology innovation

Working to stimulate innovation and private investment in nanotechnology, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Olympia J. Snowe today introduced the Nanotechnology Innovation and Prize Competition Act.

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A new-generation of simpler sensors for detecting disease-causing microbes and toxins

Scientists in Singapore are reporting development of a complete, palm-sized sensor that can detect disease-causing microbes, toxins, and other biological threats instantly without the need for an external power source or a computer.

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Using magnetic nanoparticles to combat cancer

Scientists at Georgia Tech have developed a potential new treatment against cancer that attaches magnetic nanoparticles to cancer cells, allowing them to be captured and carried out of the body.

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Hochleistungswerkstoffe durch Nanotechnologie - GKSS-Forschungszentrum koordiniert EU-Projekt

GKSS-Forschungszentrum Geesthacht koordiniert EU-Projekt HARCANA zur Entwicklung neuer Kunststoffe.

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Study shows increased education on nanotechnology, human enhancement increases public concerns

Educating the public about nanotechnology and other complex but emerging technologies causes people to become more worried and cautious about the new technologies' prospective benefits, according to a recent study.

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Shimmering ferroelectric domains

Dresden scientists were able to produce microscopic images of ferroelectric domains - tiny regions of a ferroelectric material -, where the electric polarization points into different directions.

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Freeing light shines promise on energy-efficient lighting

The latest bright idea in energy-efficient lighting for homes and offices uses big science in nano-small packages to dim the future Edison's light bulb.

July 15, 2008 Read more

EU funds 'Nanoscale ICT Devices and Systems' coordination project (NANOICT)

This project aims to reinforce and support the whole European Research Community in 'ICT nanoscale devices' covering the following research areas expected to demonstrate unconventional solutions beyond the expected limits of CMOS technology.

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IBM will make $1.5 billion nanotechnology investment in New York

Governor David A. Paterson today announced significant new investments by IBM and New York State, accelerating New York State's international leadership in nanotechnology research and development and creating up to 1,000 new high-tech jobs Upstate. The State will provide a total of $140 million in economic development grants, leveraging more than a ten-to-one private investment of $1.5 billion from IBM.

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Raman reveals DNA in action

Researchers at the University of Strathclyde, UK, have been able to use Raman spectroscopy to observe strands of DNA pairing up and falling apart by attaching them to silver nanoparticles

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Researchers generate hydrogen without the carbon footprint

A greener, less expensive method to produce hydrogen for fuel may eventually be possible with the help of water, solar energy and nanotube diodes that use the entire spectrum of the sun's energy.

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TG2 identified as potential therapeutic target in chemo-resistant ovarian cancer

When researchers targeted and silenced TG2 in animal models, cancer progression was reversed, suggesting the protein may also provide a novel therapeutic approach for late-stage ovarian cancer.

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