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Citizens in France find nanotechnology elitist

A majority of a citizens' panel declared itself in favor of nanotechnologies, but emphasised that the economic benefits of nanotech could in no way be reached at the expense of ethics.

January 24, 2007 Read more

Establishing the UK as a leader in micro and nanotechnology metrology

A number of key organisations in the UK have set up the first UK Centre of Excellence in Metrology and Characterisation specific to MNT - CEMMNT.

January 24, 2007 Read more

Webinar announcement: Nanotechnology in China: ambitions and realities

Ammouncement of a webcast at the Projecy on Emerging Nanotechnologies.

January 24, 2007 Read more

Extreme genetic engineering: ETC group releases report on synthetic biology

A new report by the ETC Group concludes that the social, environmental and bio-weapons threats of synthetic biology surpass the possible dangers and abuses of biotech.

January 23, 2007 Read more

Conference: Nanoparticles - new opportunities and challenges for colloid scientists

A three day conference aims to map the common areas of interest and the distinctive challenges for scientists working in the colloid and nanoparticle fields.

January 23, 2007 Read more

A dynamic future for supramolecular chemistry

Jean-Marie Lehn, winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1987, shares his view of a dynamic future for supramolecular chemistry.

January 23, 2007 Read more

The Society of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology officially launched

The MPA-2007 officially launched the Society of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology to the international community.

January 23, 2007 Read more

Less is more: New diagnostics with nanoparticles

A new consortium "FLUOROMAG" will develop new diagnostic tools for use in tumor biology and the detection of very low levels of pandemic viruses.

January 23, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology for biological, biomedical and chemical sensing

A conference in June relating to biosensing, implantable biomedical devices, catalysis and energy.

January 23, 2007 Read more

Turning an axel mounted molecular wheel

Researchers have, for the first time, managed to control the rotation of a wheel in a molecule.

January 23, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology brings new applications to textiles

There are many current and future possible applications where textiles blend with technology.

January 23, 2007 Read more

Metal fuel

Metal nanoparticles are promising candidates for more cost-effective, easy available and environmental friendly fuels.

January 22, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology-based screening device to counter terrorists

Sandia develops next generation of screening devices - system detects hazardous, toxic material in concealed packaging.

January 22, 2007 Read more

Massive price reductions for carbon nanotubes on Nanowerk

Nanowerk is proud to announce its new, massively reduced prices for MWNTs from Cheaptubes.

January 22, 2007 Read more

Handheld nanotechnology sensor enables point-of-scare screening

Ultrasensitive sensor that can be used in a handheld device to, within minutes, detect various viruses and measure their concentration.

January 22, 2007 Read more

Nanoscale 'egg' kills tumor cells with platinum

Nanotechnology 'egg' that could safely deliver platinum, a known anticancer agent, to tumor cells.

January 22, 2007 Read more