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Public Debate: Nanomedicine - hype? Or a real revolution in healthcare?
Institute of Nanotechnology is organizing a free public engagement evening 'Nanomedicineâ?¦hype? Or a real revolution in healthcare?' on November 28 at the Royal College of Surgeons of London.
September 4, 2007 Read more
US-Singapore team collaborates on sustainable nanoelectronics
Rice, Nanyang team aims to leverage Moore's Law for embedded computing.
September 4, 2007 Read more
Nanotechnology key for new tool to measure environmental roots of common diseases
National Institutes of Health grant of $2.2 million to fund four-year research in nanotechnology.
September 4, 2007 Read more
U.S. Nanotechnology opinion poll
The Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies has conducted an opinion poll on nanotechnology.
September 4, 2007 Read more
Two nanostructures are better than one
Researchers find new ways of creating more predictable carbon nanotube material.
September 4, 2007 Read more
Unmasking DNA - templates for nanolithography
DNA used as a template for nanolithography.
September 4, 2007 Read more
Nanotechnology microscope for ultrafast processes
International team of scientists proposes new ultramicroscope for nanostructures, allowing for the direct and non-invasive measurement of ultrafast processes on attosecond timescales with high spatial and temporal resolution.
September 3, 2007 Read more
A case where Born-Oppenheimer Approximation breaks down
The Born-Oppenheimer Approximation is ubiquitous in molecular physics, quantum chemistry and quantum chemistry. However, Chinese Academy of Sciences researchers recently observed a breakdown of the Approximation in the reaction of fluorine with deuterium atoms.
September 3, 2007 Read more
Chinese center of nanotechnology for cancer diagnosis and treatment launched
On August 24, a center of nanotechnology for cancer diagnosis and treatment was officially inaugurated in Tianjin/PR China.
September 3, 2007 Read more
Silicon as smooth as glass
Every irregularity no matter how small must disappear: Polishing silicon wafers for solar cells and computer chips demands the greatest precision. Until now, wafers could only be inspected after polishing. A new polishing tool continuously monitors the process.
September 3, 2007 Read more
Packaging where nothing sticks
Shaking and tapping is often the only way to get the last drop of ketchup out of the bottle. But in future, even this final drop will slide out easily onto the barbecued steak - thanks to a special nanocoating on the packaging.
September 3, 2007 Read more
Nanomagnetic sponges to clean precious works of art
Chemists in Italy are reporting "a real breakthrough" in technology for cleaning and conserving priceless oil paintings, marble sculptures and other works of art.
September 3, 2007 Read more
Coating gives nanowires easy access to cells
Scientists in Idaho and Korea are reporting development of a protein coating that may turn nanowires into a new drug delivery system that could allow use of lower doses of medicine that are less harmful to normal cells.
September 3, 2007 Read more
Some office laser printers found to contribute nanoparticles to indoor pollution
A new study shows that certain laser printers commonly used in offices around the world emit nanoparticles into the air.
September 2, 2007 Read more
Low-cost recipe for patterning microchips
Creating ultrasmall grooves on microchips - a key part of many modern technologies - is about to become as easy as making a sandwich, using a new process invented by Princeton engineers.
September 2, 2007 Read more
Revolutionary 3D nanotechnology simulation tool now available as free software
Aeneas has become the first advanced 3D simulator in the world to be released under GPL license.
September 1, 2007 Read more
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