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Nanotechnology skin deep

Nanotechnology finds its way into skin care products.

July 24, 2007 Read more

Terahertz bursts of light to observe the ultra-fast motion of atoms

Team generates most energetic terahertz pulses yet, observes useful optical phenomena.

July 24, 2007 Read more

Scientists discover new way to study nanostructures

Scientists have discovered a phenomenon which allows measurement of the mechanical motion of nanostructures by using the AC Josephson effect.

July 24, 2007 Read more

Development of an inexpensive method for mass synthesis of single-walled carbon nanotubes

A novel technique to synthesize a large amount of single-walled carbon nanotubes directly on large area metal substrates for the first time.

July 24, 2007 Read more

Shape-engineerable and highly densely packed carbon nanotubes

Researchers in Japan have succeeded in developing an aligned and highly densely packed carbon nanotubes material that retains the excellent physical and chemical properties of individual single-walled carbon nanotubes.

July 24, 2007 Read more

Graphene nanoelectronics: Making tomorrow's computers from a pencil trace

New discovery could lead to faster, cooler interconnects.

July 23, 2007 Read more

Polymer opal films shed new kind of light on nature

New color-changing technology has potential packaging, military, aerospace applications.

July 23, 2007 Read more

To what degree does REACH (the new European law on chemicals) cover nanotechnology?

A new report summarizes the contents of an event entitled "NIA Masterclass & Workshop: REACH for Nanomaterials", held in London on May 9, 2007. The event discussed the implications of the new European law on chemicals - REACH - for nanomaterials.

July 23, 2007 Read more

Department of Energy advances NSLS-II project

The world leading capabilities of NSLS-II will enable exploration of the scientific challenges faced in developing new materials with advanced properties.

July 23, 2007 Read more

Atomic layer deposition fuels future solutions to energy challenges

More efficient and less costly solar cells, solid-state lighting and industrial catalysts are potential applications of atomic layer deposition (ALD).

July 23, 2007 Read more

Bioengineering for pollution prevention

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has published a state-of-the-science report that examines scientists' understanding of plant-based alternatives to petroleum for materials and energy.

July 23, 2007 Read more

Nanoscale dots target and track apoptosis

Apoptosis, or programmed cell death, is a hallmark effect triggered by effective anticancer drugs. Now, researchers have developed a biocompatible, fluorescent nanoparticle that could provide an early sign that apoptosis is occurring as a result of anticancer therapy.

July 23, 2007 Read more

Antibody targets nanotubes to tumors

Researchers have created biocompatible single-walled carbon nanotubes that can target lymphomas and deliver both imaging and therapeutic molecules to these tumors.

July 23, 2007 Read more

Who are you? Gold nanorods identify metastatic tumor cells

Using a series of gold nanorods, each with its own characteristic optical signature, researchers have developed a method for rapidly assaying the cellular composition of breast tumors.

July 23, 2007 Read more

Self-assembling nanoparticles image tumor cells

By taking advantage of the full range of ways in which molecules can interact with and bind to one another, researchers have created nanoparticles that assemble themselves layer by layer.

July 23, 2007 Read more

Responsible nanotechnology code for business to be developed

An initiative to develop a "Responsible NanoCode" for businesses working with nanotechnologies has been launched by the Royal Society, Insight Investment, the Nanotechnology Industries Association and the Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network today.

July 23, 2007 Read more