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Nanotech Powered Glass a " Poisoning The Well
An article in Uganda's Sunday Monitor illustrates the difficulties of policing nanotechnology claims, with the arrival of a new nanotechnology powered kind of glass There is frenzy in Kampala, especially among the middle class, of a new type of small glass, with near magical powers, claimed to enhance body mood and replenish water and other ...
Rusnano Seeks Tax Breaks From Obama
Rusnano, the state nanotechnology giant, hopes to press President Barack Obama for tax breaks for Russian technology as it wraps up plans to create a $1 billion venture fund with U.S. companies to invest in Russia.
Printed battery could power bank cards
MUNICH; Germany - Researchers from Fraunhofer entity for electronic nanosystems have developed a battery produced in a serigraphy printing process.
New statistical technique improves precision of nanotechnology data
Georgia Tech researchers illustrate how their new statistical technique improves measurement of nanostructure properties by correcting data errors.
Nanotechnology may increase longevity of dental fillings
Dr. Franklin Tay, associate professor of endodontics in the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry, is studying a new nanotechnology technique to extend the longevity of tooth-colored fillings.
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University of Houston to offer a new hands-on nanoengineering program this fall
The University of Houston is expanding its nanoscience and nanotechnology offerings this fall with the launch of a unique program intended to give undergraduates in-depth training and access to state-of-the-art equipment.
New Fluorescent Silicon Nanoparticles Discovered
Dr Klaus von Haeften explained: "A key advantage of the new method is the independent control of the nanoparticles' size and their surface properties.
Paper: "Mixed results" from U-Minn. nanotech licenses
Monday, June 29, 2009 Paper: "Mixed results" from U-Minn. nanotech licenses Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jun.
Novel peptide nanoparticles to fight fatal brain infections
Sunflower oil may give 100m Olympic sprinters record speeds Feeding mice on a diet high in sunflower oil improves their running abilities by about 6.3 percent, which is equivalent to the 0.6-second improvement in the mens 100m sprint that has been achieved between the 1932 and 2008 Olympic Games.
Film on making MEMS to debut at SEMICON West
Filmmaker Ruth Carranza has done more to document semiconductor and computer manufacturing than almost anyone in the business.
Okla. projects to receive $1.2M for nanotechnology development
OKLAHOMA CITY More than $1.2 million has been awarded to four Oklahoma research projects with the promise of developing business models involving nanotechnology, officials at the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology said.
Australian swine flu vaccine ready in months
A vaccine developed 'in record time' by Australian scientists to protect against the influenza A H1N1 virus may not be available just yet because this swine flu vaccine, developed by University of Queensland scientists, is not yet registered for use in Australia.
Nanotechnology Combats Fatal Brain Infections
The stable bioengineered nanoparticles devised at IBN effectively seek out and destroy bacteria and fungal cells that could cause fatal infections and are highly therapeutic.
Young nano scientist scoops 10,000 DSM award
Alexandra Teleki, PhD, yesterday won the southern section of DSMa s annual science awards for young European scientists, claiming a a 10,000 prize above 11 other finalists for her nanotechnology research.
HOW to INVEST - Nanotechnology Companies
The Age of Nanotechnology will undoubtedly be the next Industrial Revolution, BUT it is well over a decade before that new era is in full motion.
Comment on Attitudes to nanotech regulation by Chris Guglielmelli
An article this past weekend on Nanowerk reports on a study about attitudes toward regulation of nanotechnology among nanoscientists and the general public: As reported in the online version of the Journal of Nanoparticle Research today , Scheufele and Corley found that the public tends to focus on the benefits a ' rather than potential ...
Report: Recession hits nanotech food chain
The economic downturn is draining demand in several nano-enabled product market segments, and is eroding growth along the entire value chain, from nanointermediates to nanomaterials.
Paper: MIT applying nanotech to medical products
Monday, June 22, 2009 Paper: MIT applying nanotech to medical products Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jun.
QD Soleil' Expands Leadership Team with World-Class Nanotechnology Leaders
PALO ALTO, Calif., BUSINESS WIRE -- QD Soleil', the solar division of Nanosys, Inc., today announced the expansion of its leadership and advisory team including the addition of four exceptional thought leaders in the use of nanotechnology for solar energy applications.
The NanoBusiness Alliance today announced its 2009 Talent Fellowship winners have completed their weeklong training at Argonne National Laboratories and will begin their research internships at leading Chicago area nanotechnology companies this week.