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Research Initiative to Desalinate Seawater Using Solar Power and Nanotechnology

IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Saudi Arabia's national research and development organization, today announced a research collaboration aimed at creating a water desalination plant powered by solar electricity, which could significantly reduce water and energy costs.

8 Apr 2010

Malvern Specialist to Give Presentation on In-Line Particle Size Analysis for High Shear Granulation Processes

At the Advances in Process Analytics and Control Technology 2010 Conference (APACT 10; 28-30 April 2010, Manchester, UK), Malvern Panalytical process systems specialist Jarvis Jeejing will give a presentation of in-line ...

From Malvern Panalytical 7 Apr 2010

42 Teams to Compete in World's Richest and Largest Business Plan Competition

What do you need most when you start a new business? Money! And The Rice Business Plan CompetitionTM (RBPC) will be awarding more than $1 million in prizes to aid new start-up businesses at the 10th annual competition. The $1 million in prizes is a new record for the competition, which was already the world's largest and richest.

7 Apr 2010

EPA Awarded $2.38 Million to 34 Small Businesses to Develop Innovative, Sustainable Technologies

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $2.38 million to 34 small businesses to develop innovative, sustainable technologies to protect human health and the environment. These efforts will help improve air quality, protect our water, work to decrease the effects of climate change, and support green jobs.

7 Apr 2010

Carbon Nanotubes Can Be Broken Down into Carbon and Water by Enzyme Found in White Blood Cells

An EU-funded study of carbon nanotubes by scientists in Ireland, Sweden and the US has shown that these extraordinarily strong molecules can be broken down into carbon and water by an enzyme found in white blood cells. T...

7 Apr 2010

New Funding to Support First Production Facility in Silicon Valley to Meet Initial Customer Demand

Applied Quantum Technology (AQT), a leading developer of low-cost CIGS (copper-indium-gallium-diselenide) thin-film solar cells, today announced that it has secured $10 million in venture funding. The latest investment f...

7 Apr 2010

Arrowhead Research Corporation Appoints New Member to its Scientific Advisory Board

Arrowhead Research Corporation (Nasdaq:ARWR) announced today the appointment of Dr. Lee Hartwell to its Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Hartwell is a well-known expert in cancer biology and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2001 for his ground-breaking work in cell cycle regulation.

From Arrowhead Pharmaceutical 7 Apr 2010

Agreement with Intevac a Major Step Towards Capitalizing on AQT's Breakthrough CIGS 2.0 Approach

Applied Quantum Technology (AQT), a leading developer of low-cost CIGS (copper-indium-gallium-diselenide) thin-film solar cells and Intevac (NASDAQ:IVAC), a leader in high-productivity manufacturing equipment today annou...

7 Apr 2010

DCED of Pennsylvania Recognizes Y-Carbon for its Breakthrough Nanotechnology

Y-Carbon, Inc. is pleased to announce that they have been recognized as a 2010 success story by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

7 Apr 2010

Newly Developed Molecular Gauge Helps to Study Workings of DNA

Luminescent markers are an indispensable tool for researchers working with DNA. But the markers are troublesome. Some tend to destroy the function and structure of DNA when inserted. Others emit so little light, tha...

7 Apr 2010

Methuselah Introduces NewOrgan Prize to Accelerate Advances in Regenerative Medicine

Today Methuselah Foundation launched the NewOrgan Prize, the Foundation’s new longevity prize specifically focused on advancing the development of replacement tissues and organs for humans. Its goal is to accelerate...

7 Apr 2010

Innovative Ideas of Thin-Film Memories to be Highlighted at Leti Workshop

Leti, a leading global research center committed to creating and commercializing innovation in micro - and nanotechnologies, is hosting a workshop on innovative memory technologies at MINATEC during Minatec Crossroads'10 events on Monday, June 21.

7 Apr 2010

New Solution for Development of Affordable Solar Cells

Thanks to two technologies developed by Professor Benoît Marsan and his team at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) Chemistry Department, the scientific and commercial future of solar cells could be totally transf...

7 Apr 2010

American Nano and CAS Sign 10-Year Cooperative Research Agreement

American Nano Silicon Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ANNO) ("American Nano" or "the Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of Micro-Nano Silicon, a basic raw material for detergents and other applicat...

7 Apr 2010

Life BioScience's New Division Provides Broad Range of Micro-Fabrication Services

Life BioScience, Inc. (LBSI) has launched a new Life MicroFab™ Division that provides a broad range of micro-fabrication services for devices made in APEX™ Glass, APEX™ Ceramic, Silicon, Pyrex™, SOI, Kapton™ and oth...

7 Apr 2010

Nanotechnology News

Research Initiative to Desalinate Seawater Using Solar Power and Nanotechnology

Malvern Specialist to Give Presentation on In-Line Particle Size Analysis for High Shear Granulation Processes

42 Teams to Compete in World's Richest and Largest Business Plan Competition

EPA Awarded $2.38 Million to 34 Small Businesses to Develop Innovative, Sustainable Technologies

Carbon Nanotubes Can Be Broken Down into Carbon and Water by Enzyme Found in White Blood Cells

New Funding to Support First Production Facility in Silicon Valley to Meet Initial Customer Demand

Arrowhead Research Corporation Appoints New Member to its Scientific Advisory Board

Agreement with Intevac a Major Step Towards Capitalizing on AQT's Breakthrough CIGS 2.0 Approach

DCED of Pennsylvania Recognizes Y-Carbon for its Breakthrough Nanotechnology

Newly Developed Molecular Gauge Helps to Study Workings of DNA

Methuselah Introduces NewOrgan Prize to Accelerate Advances in Regenerative Medicine

Innovative Ideas of Thin-Film Memories to be Highlighted at Leti Workshop

New Solution for Development of Affordable Solar Cells

American Nano and CAS Sign 10-Year Cooperative Research Agreement

Life BioScience's New Division Provides Broad Range of Micro-Fabrication Services

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