Nanotechnology News – Latest Headlines
Unveiling the structure of microcrystals with synchrotron radiation
For the first time, researchers from the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) and the Centre National de Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) have used X-ray diffraction to determine the structure of microcrystal grains of only one cubic micrometre in size.
October 8, 2007 Read more
170 metres of cutting-edge German research
On October 4, 2007, the Max Planck Society's Science Tunnel was ceremonially opened in Seoul, South Korea.
October 8, 2007 Read more
New material may lead to advances in quantum computing
Scientists have introduced a new material that could be to computers of the future what silicon is to the computers of today.
October 8, 2007 Read more
Taming tiny, unruly waves for nano optics
Findings open path for variety of new nanodevices and technologies.
October 8, 2007 Read more
Iran improves nanotechnology research ranking
According to the Iranian Nanotechnology Initiative, the number of published articles by Iranian nanotechnology researchers has increased in the third quarter of 2007 compared to the same period a year ago.
October 8, 2007 Read more
Virtual nanotechnology conference
Next week, on October 12, is the registration deadline for the 2007 Virtual Conference on Nanoscale Science and Nanotechnology at the University of Arkansas.
October 6, 2007 Read more
'Most bizarre' nanotechnology image
What a perfect addition to our "Slow News Friday" section: this 'nano toilet' won the Most Bizarre prize at The 49th International Conference on Electron, Ion and Photon Beam Technology and Nanofabrication Bizarre/Beautiful Micrograph Contest.
October 5, 2007 Read more
Developing a modular, nanoparticle drug delivery system
A $478,000, five-year CAREER award from the National Science Foundation is funding the creation of a modular, multi-functional drug delivery system.
October 5, 2007 Read more
Penn State, Chevron launch energy alliance
Penn State's expanded initiative in energy sciences and engineering is launching a major research alliance with one of the world's leading integrated energy companies, Chevron Energy Technology Company, to research coal conversion technologies.
October 5, 2007 Read more
Nanofabrication method paves way for new optical devices
An innovative and inexpensive way of making nanomaterials on a large scale has resulted in novel forms of advanced materials that pave the way for exceptional and unexpected optical properties. The new fabrication technique, known as soft lithography, offers many significant advantages over existing techniques, including the ability to scale-up the manufacturing process to produce devices in large quantities.
October 5, 2007 Read more
Peter Cummings to receive the 2007 AIChE Nanoscale Science and Engineering Forum Award
Peter Cummings, John R. Hall Professor of Chemical Engineering at Vanderbilt, will receive the 2007 American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AlChE) Nanoscale Science and Engineering Forum Award at the institute's annual meeting in November.
October 5, 2007 Read more
Division of Bioengineering and Physical Science transferred to the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering
The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) today announced the integration of the Division of Bioengineering and Physical Science (DBEPS), formerly part of the NIH Office of Research Services, into the NIBIB Intramural Research Program.
October 5, 2007 Read more
Scientists develop innovative dual action anthrax vaccine-antitoxin combination
The immune response generated in rats by the new agent protects against lethal toxin exposure after only one injection, and is faster and stronger than any currently available vaccine.
October 4, 2007 Read more
Nanotechnology part of the EU's proposed Joint Technology Initiatives
Europe's research ministers hope to adopt a final decision on Joint Technology Initiatives (JTIs) in November, enabling the four JTIs proposed so far to get underway in 2008.
October 4, 2007 Read more
Researchers shed light on light-emitting nanodevice
An interdisciplinary team of Cornell nanotechnology researchers has unraveled some of the fundamental physics of a material that holds promise for light-emitting, flexible semiconductors.
October 4, 2007 Read more
US launch of international consultation for new 'responsible nanocode'
The Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies will host the U.S. launch of an international consultation on a new Code for Responsible Nanotechnology aimed principally at businesses and research organizations.
October 4, 2007 Read more
Subscribe to our Nanotechnology News feed