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IBM's atomic corrals show nanotechnology at its finest

Two atomic-sized images resulting from scientific work at IBM's labs are part of an art exhibit opening today at the United States Patent and Trademark Museum in Alexandria, Virginia.

August 14, 2007 Read more

Promising new nanomedical cancer therapy also highlights tech transfer

If a new approach to cancer therapy, still experimental and in a phase I clinical trial, turns out as well as hoped, the credit will go as much to technology transfer as to scientific acumen.

August 14, 2007 Read more

American Chemical Society launches new nanoscience and nanotechnology journal

The American Chemical Society (ACS) Publications Division has released the inaugural issue of ACS Nano, a new, peer-reviewed journal.

August 14, 2007 Read more

New technology has dramatic chip-cooling potential for future computers

Researchers have demonstrated a new technology using tiny 'ionic wind engines' that might dramatically improve computer chip cooling, possibly addressing a looming threat to future advances in computers and electronics.

August 13, 2007 Read more

Video: Nanotechnology helps build a greener car

Check out what CNET's Brian Cooley and Michael Kanellos learned from visiting Nanostellar, a company that replaces particles in a catalytic converter so a car can run greener.

August 13, 2007 Read more

Government of Nigeria approves nanotechnology plan

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the deployment of nanotechnology under the fourth national development plan, an official has said.

August 13, 2007 Read more

Consumer guide to warn that nano sunscreens may threaten human health

Widespread use of nanoparticles in sunscreens is focus of guide being released Tuesday, Aug. 14.

August 13, 2007 Read more

Beyond batteries: Storing power in a sheet of paper

Researchers turn everyday paper into resilient, rechargeable energy storage device.

August 13, 2007 Read more

Snapshots of electrons

Hypershort flash of visible light produces 'white' attosecond X-ray light.

August 13, 2007 Read more

EPA seeks further input on nanotechnology

EPA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, will hold a public meeting, Thurs., Sept. 6 and Fri., Sept. 7, 2007 in Arlington, Va., in line with its continuing effort to better understand the potential risks and benefits of nanotechnology.

August 13, 2007 Read more

MIT creates 3D images of living cell

A new imaging technique developed at MIT has allowed scientists to create the first 3D images of a living cell, using a method similar to the X-ray CT scans doctors use to see inside the body.

August 12, 2007 Read more

Cognitive revolution through computing, nanotechnology, modeling and simulation

Labs experience in computing, nanotechnology, modeling, simulation and surety critical in emerging cognitive revolution

August 11, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology regulations: Environment Canada posts nanomaterial advisory note

Requirements for nanomaterials under the New Substances Notification Regulations (Chemicals and Polymers) in Canada.

August 11, 2007 Read more

Indian science conquers new frontiers

Sixty years after independence, Indian science has taken giant strides in virtually every arena - from space vehicles to vaccines.

August 11, 2007 Read more

Wake up and smell the nano-coffee

Here is a perfect entry for our 'Slow News Friday" section.

August 10, 2007 Read more

Ultra-strong and flexible nanofiber-based 'paper'

When assembled into free-standing membranes, the material, a two-dimensional 'paper' made out of titanium-based nanowires, provides solutions for a variety of applications, including chemical and water filtration, solar cells, drug delivery and non-woven textiles stable at high-temperature.

August 9, 2007 Read more