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Phys. Rev. E Stat. Nonlinear Soft Matter Phys. , Vol. 72, No. 2. , pp. 1-7. Abstract We report in situ observation of cluster growth of nanoparticles confined in an optical trapping potential by means of ... via CiteULike

Harris & Harris Group, Inc., reported today that, as of September 30, 2007, its net asset value and net asset value per share were $132,442,597 and $5.69, respectively. via Customer Interaction Solutions

“MNT production of nearly unlimited numbers of armaments at little cost would contradict the very idea of quantitative arms control”

In the current issue of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists -- the people responsible for the famous Doomsday Clock -- I have published a review of Jurgen Altmann's important new book, Military ... via Responsible Nanotechnology

“Remotely triggered release from magnetic nanoparticles.”

Magnetic nanoparticles heated by a remote magnetic field have the potential to release multiple anticancer drugs on demand at the site of a tumor, according to a study published in the journal Advanced ... via PhysOrg Weblog

We are living -- according to some -- on the brink of a nanotechnology revolution, where matter is engineered at a scale thousands of times smaller than the eye can see, and familiar materials behave in ... via Taipei Times

I had written in 2006 about the Military Nanotechnology book by Altmann The Center for Responsible Nanotechnology has reviewed the book. via Advanced nanotechnology

“There are six orders of magnitude between the fundamental limit in frequency and where people are operating”

The simple adaptation, based on a method of measurement currently used in nano-electronics, could also give STMs significant new capabilities -- including the ability to sense temperatures in spots as small as ... via Science Daily

The OLED sector will grow to $619 million in 2010, up from this year's $135.8 million, said NanoMarkets in its report "Emerging Markets for OLED and Printed Lighting."

“It will be similar to the ecosystems built for the growth of IT, biotechnology and electronics in the knowledge sector”

The Indian government is starting a five-year national mission to make the country a global hub for nanoscience and nanotechnology, leveraging the low-cost advantage and its vast talent pool. via New Delhi News.Net

The Rado V10K can claim to be the world's hardest watch - only a genuine diamond can scratch its casing. via American Chronicle

“Invest in nano applications, and the risks will take care of themselves?”

Are nanoparticles safe to breathe? Do carbon nanotubes behave like asbestos? What does the public think about nanotechnology's risk-benefit trade-offs? You can find the answers to these questions and more in an ... via Freshnews

“Through this initiative, best institutions in India and the EU will have the opportunity to work together in this important field”

From correspondents in Delhi, India, 06:31 PM IST India and the European Commission , a governing body of the European Union , will set up a corpus fund of euro 10 million for research in nano-technology, a top ... via India eNews

The scientific lobby group has been spearheading critics who alleging that questions over nanotechnology safety have not been answered and the US Food & Drug Administration is not in a position to effectively ... via NutraIngredients-USA

“Skyworks' selection of the Tegal 6500 system for this repeat etch tool order is evidence of the high degree of confidence Skyworks has in Tegal's technical capabilities and plasma etch process results”

Tegal Corporation , a leading designer and manufacturer of plasma etch and deposition systems used in the production of integrated circuits and nanotechnology devices, today announced that it had received a ... via TMCnet

“Someday you'll store all your music, movies, photos and favorite TV shows on something the size of an iPod. It'll all be right there”

Removing drives would make iPods, laptops, servers lighter, faster, more rugged November 01, 2007 -- Nanotechnology will replace magnetic disk drives in iPods, laptops and servers within five to 10 years, ... via ComputerWorld

From correspondents in New York, United States, 04:01 PM IST A group of Indian Americans well placed in the nano-technology industry have formed The Indus Nanotechnology Association to create a bigger impact in ... via India eNews

“Nanotechnology throws a curve ball at conventional risk assessment, which is designed to evaluate the risk of a single substance like DDT”

Scientists warned Wednesday that innovation in the emerging field of nanotechnology is being threatened by uncertainty about its risks. via Houston Chronicle

Just because I am an ethicist does not mean I am opposed to making money, particularly when it comes with solid scientific discoveries that benefit human kind. via Blog.bioethics.net

“We have assembled a group of multidisciplinary UCLA users who will significantly advance their research by making use of this instrument”

Main Category: Medical Devices News Article Date: 04 Nov 2007 - 5:00 PST newsletters The National Science Foundation has awarded a $1.1 million Major Research Instrumentation grant for the Advanced Light ... via Medical News Today

Arizona State University's Center for Applied Nanoionics has announced a major breakthrough in the creation of nanotechnology-based memory. via Ars Technica