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Research Center Aimed at Unraveling the Physical Underpinnings of the Growth and Spread of Cancer

Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Institute for NanoBioTechnology have been awarded $14.8 million from the National Cancer Institute to launch a research center aimed at unraveling the physical underpinnings of the grow...

26 Oct 2009

Project Leading the Way in Microchip Design

Helped by more than EUR 7 million of Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) and Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) funding, the EUROPRACTICE IC3 and EUROPRACTICE IC4 projects have produced state-of-the-art micromechanical and mi...

26 Oct 2009

Nanocrystal Allowing Scientists to Confine Both Light and Sound Vibrations in Tiny Space

Researchers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have created a nanoscale crystal device that, for the first time, allows scientists to confine both light and sound vibrations in the same tiny space.

26 Oct 2009

Manufacturer using Industrial Nanotech's Nansulate on All New Solar Water Heaters

Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in nanoscience solutions, today announced that the company's patented Nansulate® thermal insulation and asset protection coatings will now be used on all new solar water heater systems manufactured by Asia based First Energy Solution Manufacturing Corporation.

From Industrial Nanotech, Inc. 26 Oct 2009

Health Impact of Nanoparticles in Sun Creams

CIC biomaGUNE is researching the possible impact on health of metal oxide nanoparticles, such as those of zinc, cerium, titanium and iron. These nanoparticles have numerous practical applications and are present in comme...

26 Oct 2009

Researchers Develop New Measurement Technology Making Use of Optical Resonances in Nanoparticles

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a new measurement technology that makes use of optical resonances in nanoparticles. The method, which opens new possibilities in the field of catalytics, will be published in the journal Science for November and is already available in the Web edition Science Express.

26 Oct 2009

New Ventilum Chip is Latest Advancement in Super-Efficient Fluid Control Technology

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation ("SMIC", NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 0981.HK) and Microstaq, developer of the world's most advanced silicon MEMS-based fluid control technology, today announced th...

From Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) 26 Oct 2009

Inhaling Carbon Nanotubes Can Affect Outer Lining of the Lung

Carbon nanotubes are being considered for use in everything from sports equipment to medical applications, but a great deal remains unknown about whether these materials cause respiratory or other health problems. Now a ...

25 Oct 2009

Cargill and Topchim Announces Strategic Partnership

Cargill, one of the world's biggest companies in the food industry, and Topchim, a Belgian company of specialty chemistry research, announce their strategic partnership to produce a sustainable line of products in Brazil to be used for paper and board applications.

23 Oct 2009

Three High Performance Microscopes from Olympus Streamline Live Cell, Fluorescence and Confocal Imaging

Three high performance, all-in-one microscope systems from Olympus streamline live cell, fluorescence and confocal imaging, enabling researchers to focus on their data and images rather than on the complexities of operat...

23 Oct 2009

MIT Scientists Named Popular Science "Brilliant 10"

Popular Science magazine has named MIT associate professor Michael Strano and Whitehead Fellow Kate Rubins to its annual "Brilliant 10" list of top young scientists. Strano, 33, the Charles and Hilda Roddey ...

23 Oct 2009

Iowa State Researchers Study Materials, Combustion, Cancer with New 'T-Ray' Instrument

Thomas Chiou explained how the technology would allow Iowa State University researchers to take a close and unique look at materials reliability, biofuels combustion, environmental clean-up, cancer screening, biomass conversion, ionic liquids and many other research areas in science and engineering.

23 Oct 2009

Preparing Students for Growing Number of Nanotechnology-Related Career Opportunities

The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering ("CNSE") of the University at Albany held its NanoCareer Day program on October 22 as part of its continuing effort to prepare students for a growing number of nanotechnology-related career opportunities in the Capital Region and New York State.

23 Oct 2009

New Research Center Devoted to the Study of Social and Cognitive Networks

With $16.75 million in funding from the Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will launch a new interdisciplinary research center devoted to the study of social and cognitive networks. The C...

23 Oct 2009

Transformation Demonstrate Novel, Self-Assembling Method for Chemically Creating Nanoscale Structure

A team of engineers from the University of Pennsylvania has transformed simple nanowires into reconfigurable materials and circuits, demonstrating a novel, self-assembling method for chemically creating nanoscale structures that are not possible to grow or obtain otherwise.

23 Oct 2009

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Research Center Aimed at Unraveling the Physical Underpinnings of the Growth and Spread of Cancer

Project Leading the Way in Microchip Design

Nanocrystal Allowing Scientists to Confine Both Light and Sound Vibrations in Tiny Space

Manufacturer using Industrial Nanotech's Nansulate on All New Solar Water Heaters

Health Impact of Nanoparticles in Sun Creams

Researchers Develop New Measurement Technology Making Use of Optical Resonances in Nanoparticles

New Ventilum Chip is Latest Advancement in Super-Efficient Fluid Control Technology

Inhaling Carbon Nanotubes Can Affect Outer Lining of the Lung

Cargill and Topchim Announces Strategic Partnership

Three High Performance Microscopes from Olympus Streamline Live Cell, Fluorescence and Confocal Imaging

MIT Scientists Named Popular Science "Brilliant 10"

Iowa State Researchers Study Materials, Combustion, Cancer with New 'T-Ray' Instrument

Preparing Students for Growing Number of Nanotechnology-Related Career Opportunities

New Research Center Devoted to the Study of Social and Cognitive Networks

Transformation Demonstrate Novel, Self-Assembling Method for Chemically Creating Nanoscale Structure

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