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France's nanotechnology excellence attracts USA and Japan

France boasts several zones dedicated to advancing nanotechnology excellence, including the SCS cluster in Sophia Antipolis, the Systematic cluster in the Paris region and notably, the global micro-nanotechnology cluster Minalogic in Grenoble.

August 1, 2007 Read more

Environmental Defense to critique EPA's proposal for a scaled-back Voluntary Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program

A public meeting on August 2, 2007 to comment on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed development of a voluntary Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program (NMSP).

August 1, 2007 Read more

Spinning a new horizon for electronics

Spintronics has the potential to have as profound an impact on electronics as the development of the transistor had 50 years ago.

August 1, 2007 Read more

Broad international coalition issues urgent call for strong nanotechnology oversight

Over forty groups release fundamental principles for nanotechnology oversight, citing risks to the public, workers, and the environment.

August 1, 2007 Read more

Teaching nanotechnology through child's play

Video games designed to be fun while inspiring the next generation of scientists.

August 1, 2007 Read more

Nanoethics: The ethical and social implications of nanotechnology

First-of-its-kind collection of papers explores full range of issues, from risk to medicine to privacy to artificial intelligence and more.

August 1, 2007 Read more

Novel bioreactor to repair vocal chords

Engineering pliable, new vocal cord tissue to replace scarred, rigid tissue in these petite, yet powerful organs is the goal of a new research project.

July 31, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology development bill introduced in U.S. Congress

US Rep. Mike Honda today introduced HR 3235, the Nanotechnology Advancement and New Opportunities (NANO) Act, comprehensive legislation to promote the development and responsible stewardship of nanotechnology in the United States.

July 31, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology in Mexico: A path with no plan

As a result of the absence of a Mexican National Initiative in the field of nanotechnology research, the United States influence in the area has grown significantly.

July 31, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology helps scientists make bendy sensors for hydrogen vehicles

In comparison to previously designed hydrogen sensors, which are rigid and use expensive, pure palladium, the new sensors are bendy and use single-walled carbon nanotubes to improve efficiency and reduce cost.

July 31, 2007 Read more

Gold nanoparticles may pan out as tool for cancer diagnosis

Researchers have created gold nanoparticles that are capable of identifying marker proteins on breast cancer cells.

July 31, 2007 Read more

Under magnetic force, nanoparticles may deliver gene therapy

New delivery system might also carry drugs or cells to targeted sites.

July 31, 2007 Read more

Artificial nanopores take analyte pulse

Researchers have come up with a breakthrough that will aid the reproducible fabrication of robust synthetic single-nanopore membranes.

July 31, 2007 Read more

Military to study better, nanoparticle-based pain relief in battle zones

DARPA grant to create and test nanoparticles that may deliver morphine to wounded soldiers faster and more safely.

July 30, 2007 Read more

Department of Defense awards $1.6 million for implantable biochip research

A grant for the development of an implantable biochip that could relay vital health information if a soldier is wounded in battle or a civilian is hurt in an accident.

July 30, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology halves precious metal content in new automotive catalyst

Nissan develops new technology for cleaner exhaust emissions.

July 30, 2007 Read more