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Nanotechnology and civil security

A new report describes nanotechnology applications for civil security.

June 29, 2007 Read more

Can nuclear qubits point the way?

A novel technique for making molecules a thousand times more useful for quantum computing.

June 29, 2007 Read more

Carbon nanotubes as 'longboat delivery system' for anti-cancer drugs

Scientists are reporting development of carbon nanotubes as a "longboat delivery system" that shows potential for addressing shortcomings that have hindered development of more generally applicable platinum-based anticancer drugs.

June 29, 2007 Read more

New, invisible nano-fibers conduct electricity, repel dirt

Tiny plastic fibers could be the key to some diverse technologies in the future -- including self-cleaning surfaces, transparent electronics, and biomedical tools that manipulate strands of DNA.

June 28, 2007 Read more

First nanobot soccer competition

Imagine a mechanical Pele or David Beckham six times smaller than an amoeba playing with a "soccer ball" no wider than a human hair on a field that can fit on a grain of rice.

June 28, 2007 Read more

Germany seeks to conquer markets with new nanotechnology initiative

The German Government has launched a new strategy aimed at fortifying the application potential of nanotechnology for Germany's most important industries

June 28, 2007 Read more

Bright future for nano-sized light source

A bio-friendly nano-sized light source capable of emitting coherent light across the visible spectrum, has been invented.

June 28, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology hitchhikers in blood

A new method for prolonging blood circulation of nanoparticles for potential applications in drug delivery.

June 28, 2007 Read more

Seeing the environmental wood for the nanotechnology trees

The environmental group Bund, the German branch of Friends of the Earth, has issued a 24-page report (in German) on potential health and environmental risks of nanotechnology.

June 27, 2007 Read more

Europe launches consultation on nanomaterials in cosmetic products

The European Commission has launched a public consultation process on nanomaterials in cosmetics, which will be closed on September 6, 2007.

June 27, 2007 Read more

Pairing nanoparticles with proteins

New ways to tag, engineer molecules for energy conversion, drug delivery and medical imaging.

June 27, 2007 Read more

Nanoparticles carry chemotherapy drug deeper into solid tumors

A new drug delivery method using nano-sized molecules to carry the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin to tumors improves the effectiveness of the drug in mice and increases their survival time.

June 26, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology application receives highest environmental award given In the U.S.

The Environmental Protection Agency announced today that the Presidential Green Chemistry Award 2007 was awarded for the project, Direct Synthesis of Hydrogen Peroxide by Selective Nanocatalyst Technology.

June 26, 2007 Read more

Transparent transistors to bring future displays

Researchers have used nanotechnology to create transparent transistors and circuits, a step that promises a broad range of applications, from e-paper and flexible color screens for consumer electronics to smart cards and heads-up displays in auto windshields.

June 26, 2007 Read more

The nanotechnology revolution in architecture

An article in Architect Online states that nanotechnology is set to transform the way we build.

June 26, 2007 Read more

Advances in organic semiconductor processing

Work with innovative materials improves understanding, design of plastic electronics.

June 26, 2007 Read more