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Joint Research Agreement to Advance the Development of Microfluidics Technology

Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech), a research institute of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Centre Suisse d...

26 Aug 2009

Argonne Lab Receives $29.1 Million for Improvements and Upgrades to Major Scientific Facilities and Other Projects

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory has received an additional $29.1 million in DOE Office of Science (SC) funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for a range of improvements and upgrades to major scientific facilities and other projects.

From Argonne National Laboratory 25 Aug 2009

Useful Tool for Determining Batch-to-Batch Variation in Processability of Pharmaceutical Powders

In today's pharmaceutical development environment, scientists are looking to new analytical test methods for help in determining the sources of variability in all aspects of drug development and production.

From Micromeritics International Sales 25 Aug 2009

Sandwich Recipe May Prove Tasty for Computer Chip Designers

The sandwich recipe recently concocted by scientists working at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) may prove tasty for computer chip designers, who have long had an appetite for molecule-sized electronic components – but no clear way to satisfy it until now.

From National Institute of Standards and Tech (NIST) 25 Aug 2009

New, Highly Sensitive, Low-Cost Technique for Measuring Light in the Near-Infrared Range

In what may prove to be a major development for scientists in fields ranging from forensics to quantum communications, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a new, highly sensitive, low-cost technique for measuring light in the near-infrared range.

From National Institute of Standards and Tech (NIST) 25 Aug 2009

Century-Old Challenge of Transporting Acetylene Solved by NIST Scientists

A NIST research team has figured out why a recently discovered material can safely store at low pressure up to 100 times as much of the volatile chemical as can be done with conventional methods.

25 Aug 2009

Deaths in China Shake Nanotechnology Community

The nanotechnology community has been shaken deeply with reports out of China in the case where seven women, ages 18-47, were exposed to nanoparticles resulting in serious illness and two deaths. The story was first r...

25 Aug 2009

Electron Storage Ring from Cornell a Test Case for International Linear Collider

Scientists working on the proposed International Linear Collider (ILC) know exactly what they want it to do -- collide tightly focused beams of subatomic particles with unprecedented energy, recreating conditions during the big bang and unlocking the mysteries of the universe's origins.

25 Aug 2009

NEXUSBioMed and HUMANeX Ventures Forms Strategic Alliance

In response to the growing war for top talent, a unique strategic alliance is announced today between NEXUSBioMed, a highly-specialized boutique executive search firm specializing in the physical and life sciences, and H...

25 Aug 2009

Using Quantum Dots to Detect External Chemical Modifications to DNA

A researcher affiliated with Johns Hopkins Institute for NanoBioTechnology has developed a highly sensitive test using quantum dots to detect external chemical modifications to DNA called methylations. Alterations to DNA that do not involve a change in the genetic code, yet can influence gene expression, fall into the emerging science of epigenetics.

25 Aug 2009

Harnessing Quantum Physics

If you are curious about the potential of quantum computing, you will want to keep your eye on "Harnessing Quantum Physics". This is one of many panel discussions coming your way as part of the Quantum to Cosmo...

25 Aug 2009

Engineers Using Popular Children's Toy to Visualize Behavior of Particles, Cells and Molecules

Johns Hopkins engineers are using a popular children's toy to visualize the behavior of particles, cells and molecules in environments too small to see with the naked eye. These researchers are arranging little LEGO pieces shaped like pegs to re-create microscopic activity taking place inside lab-on-a-chip devices at a scale they can more easily observe.

25 Aug 2009

Translating Nanoscale Scientific Processes into Commercially Viable Technologies

Northeastern University's Nanoscale Science and Engineering Research Center for High-rate Nanomanufacturing (CHN) has received a $12.25 million renewal grant from the National Science Foundation to continue its industry-leading research: translating nanoscale scientific processes into commercially viable technologies.

25 Aug 2009

Nanotechnology-Based Filtration Company Announces Expansion of its Technical Staff

Applied Nanoscience Inc. (ANI) (PINKSHEETS: APNN), a nanotechnology-based filtration development company, today confirmed an expansion of its technical staff by adding three key positions to ensure a successful productio...

From Applied Nanoscience Inc. 25 Aug 2009

Best-in-Class Turnaround Time Meets Aggressive Design Schedule Requirements

Magma(r) Design Automation Inc. (Nasdaq:LAVA), a provider of chip design software, today announced that its Quartz(tm) DRC has been deployed by NVIDIA Corp. as the primary physical verification checker for designs targeted at 40-nanometer (nm) and smaller process nodes.

25 Aug 2009

Nanotechnology News

Joint Research Agreement to Advance the Development of Microfluidics Technology

Argonne Lab Receives $29.1 Million for Improvements and Upgrades to Major Scientific Facilities and Other Projects

Useful Tool for Determining Batch-to-Batch Variation in Processability of Pharmaceutical Powders

Sandwich Recipe May Prove Tasty for Computer Chip Designers

New, Highly Sensitive, Low-Cost Technique for Measuring Light in the Near-Infrared Range

Century-Old Challenge of Transporting Acetylene Solved by NIST Scientists

Deaths in China Shake Nanotechnology Community

Electron Storage Ring from Cornell a Test Case for International Linear Collider

NEXUSBioMed and HUMANeX Ventures Forms Strategic Alliance

Using Quantum Dots to Detect External Chemical Modifications to DNA

Harnessing Quantum Physics

Engineers Using Popular Children's Toy to Visualize Behavior of Particles, Cells and Molecules

Translating Nanoscale Scientific Processes into Commercially Viable Technologies

Nanotechnology-Based Filtration Company Announces Expansion of its Technical Staff

Best-in-Class Turnaround Time Meets Aggressive Design Schedule Requirements

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