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Keithley Instruments Announces Free, Web-Based Seminar "Hall Effect Measurements Fundamentals"

Keithley Instruments, Inc. (NYSE: KEI), a world leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systems, will broadcast a free, web-based seminar titled "Hall Effect Measurements Fundamentals" on Thursday, February 19, 2009.

From Tektronix 12 Feb 2009

DNA 'Nanotubes' Spark Interest

Arizona State University researchers Hao Yan and Yan Liu imagine and assemble intricate structures on a scale almost unfathomably small. Their medium is the double-helical DNA molecule, a versatile building material offe...

12 Feb 2009

New Silver Nanoparticle Ink has Applications in Electronics

A new ink developed by researchers at the University of Illinois allows them to write their own silver linings. The ink, composed of silver nanoparticles, can be used in electronic and optoelectronic applications to ...

12 Feb 2009

Nano "Smart Bombs" Could Lead to More Effective Chemotherapy Treatments

Researchers at North Carolina State University have successfully modified a common plant virus to deliver drugs only to specific cells inside the human body, without affecting surrounding tissue. These tiny "smart b...

12 Feb 2009

Nanosys Announces Results of Studies Using Novel Silicon Nanowire Mucous Membrane Drug Delivery Device

Nanosys, Inc. announced today the results of their initial studies using a novel silicon nanowire mucous membrane drug delivery device. These devices have a nano-structured surface that relies on adhesive properties know...

From Shoei Electronic Materials, Inc 12 Feb 2009

Managing the Risks Associated with Synthetic Nanoparticles

The very first guide in Québec to deal with managing the risks associated with synthetic nanoparticles has just been published. The guide sets out a prevention strategy appropriate to the workers and researchers who use, manufacture or synthesize nanoparticles.

12 Feb 2009

Founder and Chairman of Zyvex Corp. to Speak on the Business of Nanotechnology

It's fair to say that UT Dallas alumnus James R. Von Ehr II keeps a close eye on his business - down to the nanometer. His business is nanotechnology - the science of manufacturing materials and devices smaller than 1 to 100 millionths of a millimeter - right down to the manipulation of atoms and molecules.

From Zyvex 12 Feb 2009

Report Analyzes Multi Billion Worldwide Optical, TEM and SEM Microscope Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of WinterGreen Research, Inc.'s new report "Worldwide Optical, Transmission TEM, and Scanning SEM Electron Microscope Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, 200...

From Research and Markets 11 Feb 2009

First International Nano Conference Hosted in Israel

NanoIsrael 2009 - the first International Nanotechnology Conference held in Israel - will open on March 30, 2009. The purpose of this two-day conference, held as part of the celebrations of Israel's 60th anniversary,...

11 Feb 2009

Paper Discusses New Approach of Enhancing OPV Device Performance by Using Improved Acceptor Materials

The paper titled "Endohedral fullerenes for organic photovoltaic devices" presents a unique approach to enhance flexible, plastic solar cells, also known as organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells, by modifying the acceptor material rather than the donor material.

11 Feb 2009