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Sea-urchin-Inspired nanotechnology gel may make rain slickers slicker

Developers of a new gel inspired by sea urchins and Venus flytraps say the material may one day be used to make water-repellant clothes and microscopic plumbing systems.

January 26, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology market size often exaggerated

Nanotechnology market size estimates can be misleading.

January 26, 2007 Read more

Blood-cell-sized memory device beats industry estimates for computing capacity

Nanochip moves molecular computers a step closer.

January 25, 2007 Read more

Graphene resonator drums up interest

A one-atom-thick membrane that resonates like a drumskin.

January 25, 2007 Read more

Researchers race to perfect green power with nanotechnology

In a basement laboratory here at the University of Minnesota, a group of researchers can see the future of energy in the invisible particles of a new kind of solar cell.

January 25, 2007 Read more

Manipulating atoms on a rough 3-D surface

The first atom manipulation of its kind done on a three-dimensional surface.

January 25, 2007 Read more

Magnetic, luminescent nanoparticles set new standard

A new type of nanoparticles that could be used in tests for environmental pollution or contamination of food products, and for medical diagnostics.

January 25, 2007 Read more

A boost for hydrogen fuel cell research

A new variation of a familiar platinum-nickel alloy that is far and away the most active oxygen-reducing catalyst ever reported.

January 25, 2007 Read more

Biomimetic technologies project will create first soft-bodied robots

New devices could be used in operating rooms, space stations.

January 25, 2007 Read more

Coated nanoparticles solve sticky drug-delivery problem

A way to coat nanoparticles with a chemical that helps them slip through layers of mucus.

January 24, 2007 Read more

Winners of nanotechnology hazard symbol contest announced

An estimated 30,000 people gathered at the World Social Forum in Nairobi this week where participants had a chance to vote for their favorite Nano-Hazard Symbol.

January 24, 2007 Read more

Stopping ID fraud with nanotechnology

Your identity could be made safer thanks to Canadian scientists.

January 24, 2007 Read more

An important step toward building molecular computers

UCLA, Caltech Chemists Report the Creation of Large-Scale Molecular Memory, an Important Step Toward Building Molecular Computers.

January 24, 2007 Read more

New nanotechnology able to examine single molecules

A new nanotechnology that can examine single molecules in order to determine gene expression.

January 24, 2007 Read more

ORNL seeks nanotechnology start-ups for venture forum

Oak Ridge National Laboratory has opened a call for promising early- and growth-stage nanotechnology companies seeking venture capital to apply to present their business plans at the Nano Venture Showcase.

January 24, 2007 Read more

Molecular keypad locks

Molecular keypad inputs consist of iron ions, acids, bases and ultraviolet light.

January 24, 2007 Read more