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Carbon nanotubes have room for multifunctionality

Researchers have found that even when coated, carbon nanotubes retain the ability to bind extraordinarily large numbers of drug and imaging agent molecules in a stable yet reversible manner.

September 27, 2007 Read more

Gold nanorods image tumors

By linking gold nanorods to an antibody that binds to tumor cells, researchers have found that gold nanorods will align themselves in an ordered fashion on the surface of cancer cells, further intensifying the optical signal the nanorods produce and providing a unique optical signature for tumor cells.

September 27, 2007 Read more

Nanoparticles yield safer light-activated cancer therapy

Using modified silica nanoparticles, a team of investigators has developed a photosensitizer delivery method that has the potential to target tumor cells specifically.

September 27, 2007 Read more

Nanowire generates power by harvesting energy from the environment

As the sizes of sensor networks and mobile devices shrink toward the microscale, and even nanoscale, there is a growing need for suitable power sources. Because even the tiniest battery is too big to be used in nanoscale devices, scientists are exploring nanosize systems that can salvage energy from the environment.

September 27, 2007 Read more

University of Alabama positions itself as nanotechnology leader

UA enters a cooperative research venture with Imago Scientific Instruments.

September 27, 2007 Read more

CEA signs European Charter for researchers

The French Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) has given its backing to the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers, agreeing to apply their principles to its human resources management for researchers and scientific employment.

September 26, 2007 Read more

Using catalysts to stamp nanopatterns without ink

Using enzymes from E. coli bacteria, Duke University chemists and engineers have introduced a hundred-fold improvement in the precision of features imprinted to create microdevices such as labs-on-a-chip.

September 26, 2007 Read more

Call for entries new aerospace materials prize

The Jaap Schijve Award has been established and is sponsored by the Dutch National Aerospace Laboratory (NLR) and Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. This prize of 5000 Euro is awarded to a young researcher who has made an outstanding contribution to scientific progress in fatigue and damage tolerance as applied to aerospace.

September 26, 2007 Read more

Doping technique brings nanomechanical devices into the semiconductor world

With the help of a device capable of depositing metals an atom at a time in the materials used in computer chips, a team of engineers has successfully blended modern semiconductor technology and nanomachines.

September 26, 2007 Read more

Model for the assembly of advanced, single-molecule-based electronic components developed

Template for creating one-molecule wide wires for crafting molecular level organic semiconductors.

September 26, 2007 Read more

Cutting edge science on environmental health and safety to be revealed at NanoTX 07

Experts from government, academia, consulting companies, non-profit organizations and industry will gather to hear Dr. John Balbus, Chief Health Scientist for Environmental Defense offer the most up to date information on the potential toxicity of nanoparticles on October 3 during International Nanotechnology Week.

September 26, 2007 Read more

The Pittsburgh Conference announces the 2008 Pittsburgh Conference Memorial National College Grants Award Program

The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy and its co-sponsoring technical societies proudly announce the 2008 Pittsburgh Conference Memorial National College Grants Program.

September 26, 2007 Read more

Scientists make two giant steps in advancement of quantum computing

Two major steps toward putting quantum computers into real practice - sending a photon signal on demand from a qubit onto wires and transmitting the signal to a second, distant qubit - have been brought about by a team of scientists at Yale.

September 26, 2007 Read more

Digital cable goes quantum

NIST debuts superconducting quantum computing cable.

September 26, 2007 Read more

Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies and Consumers Union collaborate on 'ConsumersTalkNano'

Today, the Wilson Center's Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies announces a major effort to reach out to the American public and engage them in an important online conversation about the possible risks and benefits of nanotechnology and consumer products.

September 25, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology makes waterless car wash possible

Carpages, a UK motoring search engine carries a story about a dry, waterless nanotechnology car wash product.

September 25, 2007 Read more