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World's first medical robotics fantastic voyage

Some 40 years after the release of the classic science fiction movie Fantastic Voyage, researchers have achieved a major technological breakthrough in the field of medical robotics.

March 23, 2007 Read more

Could nanofabricated photonic materials lead to a cloaking device?

The technology that makes invisibility shields a theoretical possibility took a major step forward with reports of a material that bends visible light away from itself.

March 23, 2007 Read more

An issues landscape for nanotechnology standards

The Institute for Food and Agricultural Standards has released a report titled An Issues Landscape for Nanotechnology Standards.

March 22, 2007 Read more

A congressional perspective on the past, present and future of nanotechnology

Robert Service, nanotechnology reporter at Science magazine, will interview former Congressman Boehlert about the beginnings of the NNI and about the future of this transformative technology at a live webcast.

March 22, 2007 Read more

Test finds manufactured nanoparticles don't harm soil ecology

The first published study on the environmental impact of manufactured nanoparticles on ordinary soil showed no negative effects, which is contrary to concerns voiced by some that the microscopic particles could be harmful to organisms.

March 22, 2007 Read more

Goal of nanoscale optical imaging gets boost with new hyperlens

Scientists have developed a hyperlens that brings them one major step closer to the goal of nanoscale optical imaging.

March 22, 2007 Read more

New monthly compendium on nanotechnology risk research

ICON launches virtual journal of nanotechnology risk research.

March 22, 2007 Read more

Vertical integration in the nanotechnology industry

The Houston Chronicle reports today that carbon nanotubes producer Carbon Nanotechnologies Incorporated and Unidym, which is developing carbon-based materials, processes, and devices for the electronics industry, will merge.

March 22, 2007 Read more

Europe about to triple nanotechnology funding

Under FP7, running from 2007 to 2013, funding for nanotechnology related projects is expected to reach Euro 3.5 billion.

March 21, 2007 Read more

Nanofiltered diesel

A new material developed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Nanoscience Center could replace a costly process in the manufacture of biodiesel that consumes chemicals, water and energy and also reduces the yield of the final product.

March 20, 2007 Read more

Fullerenes as hydrogen storage

Researchers believe that believe that absorbing properties of fullerenes and other nanostructures that include fullerenes have not been fully investigated.

March 20, 2007 Read more

Smart fluid controlled with light

A new class of smart fluids capable of switching from gel to liquid upon exposure to ultraviolet light.

March 20, 2007 Read more

Industry forum on printed electronics

Inaugural industry forum on printed electronics to showcase stunning technology and product breakthroughs to a world-class gathering of business, academic and government leaders.

March 20, 2007 Read more

Life cycle assessment essential to commercial nanotechnology development

Life cycle assessment, a cradle-to-grave look at the health and environmental impact of a material, chemical, or product, is an essential tool for ensuring the safe, responsible, and sustainable commercialization of nanotechnology.

March 20, 2007 Read more

Spintronics enhances the smallest electronic components

Advancing how computers and electronics work with spintronics.

March 19, 2007 Read more

Smallest laser possible consists of only two atoms

According to researchers at the FOM Institute for Atomic and Molecular Physics it is possible to have lasers that consist of only two atoms.

March 19, 2007 Read more