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Leading Research University Orders Nanomaterial Growth Tool from Surrey NanoSystems

The leading research university, Georgia Institute of Technology, has ordered a nanomaterial growth tool from Surrey NanoSystems.

From Surrey Nanosystems 2 Mar 2009

Nanosensors Detecting Possible Mutations in DNA

Researchers at the Cidetec-IK4 technological centre have developed electrochemical sensors that, amongst other functions, enable the detection of possible mutations in DNA in a more rapid manner that has been achieved to...

2 Mar 2009

Novel Techniques to Measure Distribution of Energy and Heat in Powered Carbon Nanotube Devices

IBM (NYSE: IBM) Research scientists today announced a landmark study in the field of nanoelectronics; the development and demonstration of novel techniques to measure the distribution of energy and heat in powered carbon nanotube devices.

2 Mar 2009

Sneak Peek of the New Molecularium IMAX Production "Molecules to the MAX"

Students, faculty, and staff at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute today saw a sneak preview of the new Molecularium IMAX production, Molecules to the MAX.

28 Feb 2009

Applied Nanoscience Terminates Merger Agreement with Emergency Filtration Products

Applied Nanoscience Inc. (ANI) (PINKSHEETS: APNN), a nanotechnology-based filtration development company, announced that its board of directors has elected to terminate the definitive merger agreement with Emergency Filt...

From Applied Nanoscience Inc. 27 Feb 2009

Turning Captured CO2 into Methane Using Nanotechnology

A team of researchers at Penn State has come up with an ingenious method of turning captured CO2 into methane using the energy of the sun.

27 Feb 2009

Research Advances Nanowire Technology for Large-Scale Applications

Researchers at Northeastern created a network of nanowires that can be scaled up more efficiently and cost-effectively to create displays such as the NASDAQ sign in New York City's Times Square. Using Gallium nit...

26 Feb 2009

NanoDimension to Invest in Selecta Biosciences

NanoDimension Management Limited, Grand Cayman, is pleased to announce that NanoDimension Limited Partnership has invested into Selecta Biosciences Inc. Watertown, Massachusetts (USA). NanoDimension Limited Partnersh...

26 Feb 2009

First Hearing to Examine Toxics Law in 111th Congress

Today the U.S. House of Representatives began the process of re-examining the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA). According to the the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection, "The hearing will address critical gaps in the statute and explore how these gaps hinder effective chemical safety policy in the United States."

26 Feb 2009

Applications of Micro and Nanosensors in Security, Health and Environmental Monitoring

Advances in micro and nanotechnology has significantly influenced the growth of next generation sensors which are small in size, consume less power, have better specificity and low weight. The availability of novel tools and techniques and the ability to develop new materials with unique properties have facilitated the development of novel sensors.

26 Feb 2009