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New NANO Magazine Covers Day-to-Day Applications of Nanotechnology

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5c18c6/nano_magazine_is) has announced the addition of the "NANO Magazine - Issue 19" report to their offering. In the latest issue of NANO m...

10 Sep 2010

Researchers Develop New Quantum Dice to Generate Random Numbers

Behind every coincidence lies a plan - in the world of classical physics, at least. In principle, every event, including the fall of dice or the outcome of a game of roulette, can be explained in mathematical terms. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Light in Erlangen have constructed a device that works on the principle of true randomness.

10 Sep 2010

Study Shows Nano Metal Catalyst Use Can Reduce Gasoline Exhaust System Cost

The need to meet Euro 6 regulations, which focus on the reduction of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, is poised to spur growth of the European market for gasoline exhaust after-treatment technologies. Original equipmen...

From Frost and Sullivan 10 Sep 2010

Single Ions Marching Through Tiny Carbon-Nanotube Channel

For the first time, a team of MIT chemical engineers has observed single ions marching through a tiny carbon-nanotube channel. Such channels could be used as extremely sensitive detectors or as part of a new water-desalination system. They could also allow scientists to study chemical reactions at the single-molecule level.

9 Sep 2010

NY State Assemblyman Announces Creation of Nanotechnology Innovation and Commercialization Excelerator

New York State Assemblyman Al Stirpe (121st district) today announced an exciting new partnership that will bring high-tech jobs and economic growth to the CenterState New York region through the creation of the Nanotechnology Innovation and Commercialization Excelerator (NICE) at Electronics Park, in Salina.

9 Sep 2010

New Strategy for Quick Detection of Protein Biomarkers

Scientists at the UK's National Physical Laboratory have developed a new strategy for quicker and more precise detection of biomarkers – proteins which indicate disease. The work could pave the way for new t...

9 Sep 2010

A Step Forward in Development of High Efficiency Solar Cells

In what could be a step toward higher efficiency solar cells, an international team including University of Michigan professors has invalidated the most commonly used model to explain the behavior of a unique class of ma...

9 Sep 2010

UMC Honored for Excellence in Nanotechnology Innovation

UMC (NYSE: UMC; TAIEX: 2303), a leading global semiconductor foundry, received the Industrial Technology Advancement Award in the category of Outstanding Enterprise Innovation Award from the Ministry of Economic Affairs.

From UMC 9 Sep 2010

FSA Unveils New MB86E50 Series Bridge Controllers Based on 65nm CMOS Technology

Fujitsu Semiconductor America, Inc. (FSA), a leading innovator of USB 3.0-compliant technology, has expanded its lineup of USB 3.0-SATA bridge controllers, introducing the new MB86E50 series for external USB 3.0 RAID sto...

From Fujitsu 9 Sep 2010

SBIR Grant Supports Development of High Power Fiber Lasers for EUV Lithography

Arbor Photonics, Inc. has received SBIR Phase IB funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for its work on “High Power Pulsed Fiber Lasers for EUV Lithography”.

9 Sep 2010

Nanoscience Innovations Receive 2010 Kavli Prizes

The 2010 Kavli Prize laureates were presented their awards Tuesday by His Majesty King Harald of Norway during a ceremony at the Oslo Concert Hall. The 90-minute celebration in honor of the laureates also featured add...

9 Sep 2010

Applied Nanotech to Develop Carbon Foils for Next Generation Ion Beam Accelerators under SBIR Phase II Award

Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:APNT) is pleased to announce that it has been notified that it has been selected for a SBIR Phase II award to develop carbon foils for the next generation ion beam accelerators.

From Nano Magic, LLC. 9 Sep 2010

New Poll Shows Nanotechnology Awareness Increased Among Adults

Synthetic biology—defined as the design and construction of new biological parts, devices, and systems or re-design of existing natural biological systems for useful purposes—holds enormous potential to impro...

9 Sep 2010

New Report Available on Nanostructured Coatings Sector

MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of Future Markets, Inc.'s new report "The World Market for Nanostructured Coatings" to their collection of Chemicals market reports. For more information, visit...

9 Sep 2010

Stephen Storm to Join Nanotechnolgy-Based Porcelain Coating Developer Team

Paragon Airheater Technologies (“Paragon”), the leading provider of power plant efficiency products and services for the airheater industry, is pleased to announce that Stephen Storm will join the Company as Director of Business Development and Technology Advancement, effective October 1st, 2010.

9 Sep 2010