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Spiders Give Nanotech Inspiration To Scientists - New Technology

A team of scientists have used a scanning electron microscope to make a detailed examination of the foot of a jumping spider that could lead to Post-it® notes that still stick even if wet and greasy or spacesuits for astronauts that help them stick to the walls of a spacecraft. Posted April 26 2004

6 May 2004

Elan Licenses Its NanoCrystal Technology to Roche - News Item

Elan Pharma has announced an agreement to license its proprietary NanoCrystal technology to Roche. NanoCrystal technology can improve the bioavailability of drugs. Posted April 21 2004

6 May 2004

Frost & Sullivan Honours Xintek with 2004 Technology Innovation Award - News Item

In the recent study, “An Assessment on the Future of Carbon Nanotubes: Strategic Analysis of the Market and Potential,” Frost & Sullivan recognized Xintek, Inc. with the 2004 Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Innovation for to the carbon nanotubes industry. Posted April 26 2004

4 May 2004

Applied Nanotechnologies Becomes Xintek Inc - News Item

Applied Nanotechnologies, Inc. has changed to Xintek, Inc. Posted March 1 2004

4 May 2004

UNM Unveils High-tech Microscope - New Product

The University of New Mexico has unveiled a new scanning electron microscope that is capable of previously unprecedented resolutions. Posted April 26 2004

4 May 2004

‘Spintronics’ May Revolutionize Microelectronics - New Technology

“Spintronics” holds promise to produce ever smaller and more powerful micro devices. Posted April 2004

4 May 2004

82% of Americans Looking for Hassle-Free Clothes That Go the Extra Mile - News Item

Results from a survey commissioned by Nano-Tex, show that 82 percent of Americans want more performance features - including stain, odour, wrinkle and/or fade resistance and perspiration control - in their clothes. Posted April 26 2004

From Nano-Tex 4 May 2004

Nanotech Doctorate Offered By University of Texas - News Item

The University of Texas will offer this fall one of the first doctoral programs in the nation for nanotechnology research. Posted April 23 2004

4 May 2004

Substantial Increase For Nanotechnology Funding In Ireland - News Item

Research and Markets has released a report that includes information on how the Irish government has substantially increased its nanotechnology funding in the past two years. Posted April 23 2004

From Research and Markets 4 May 2004

Altair Shareholder Calls For Concentration On Nanotech and Abandonment of Mining - News Item

Lou Schnur, a major shareholder of Altair Nanotechnologies, today called on Altair's directors to instruct management to immediately sell or mothball its chronically unprofitable mining operations and focus exclusively on nanotechnology opportunities. Posted April 22 2004

From Altair Nanotechnologies 4 May 2004