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Ventura Labs Announces Major Breakthrough in Nanotechnology.

Asian powerhouse, Ventura Labs recently discovered how to make gold nanoparticles using gold salts, plant extracts, soybeans and water. Ventura Labs research has gathered attention worldwide and the environmentally-frien...

9 Mar 2009

New Report on Materials for Organic Photovoltaics Sector

NanoMarkets, a leading industry analyst firm based here, today announced the release of its newest report, "Organic Photovoltaic Materials Markets: 2009 - 2016". The report projects that sales of materials for ...

9 Mar 2009

New Catalyst for Ethanol Production Using Nanotechnology

Iowa State University researchers are working to produce clean, renewable energy by developing a new, low-emissions burner and a new catalyst for ethanol production.

9 Mar 2009

Comprehensive Global Market Analysis and Forecasts for Nanoclays and Nanofillers

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Market for Nanoclays and Nanofillers" report to their offering. This report provides in-depth information on the market for nanoclays and nanof...

From Research and Markets 9 Mar 2009

Nanotechnology Research Network Receives Five-Year Renewal Grant from NSF

A high-profile consortium of nanotechnology research centers, of which Cornell is a founding member, has received a five-year renewal grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the amount of $17 million per year...

9 Mar 2009

Azaya Therapeutics Announces Collaboration with NCL on Nanoparticle Characterization

Azaya Therapeutics, Inc. announced today that it has been selected by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for a research collaboration to study Azaya's lead cancer therapy, ATI - 1123.

9 Mar 2009

Discovery of Single Top Quark Confirms Important Parameters of Particle Physics

Scientists of the CDF and DZero collaborations at the Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory have observed particle collisions that produce single top quarks. The discovery of the single top con...

9 Mar 2009

Nanocoatings Market to Reach US$6.5 Billion by 2013

Electronics.ca Publications, the electronics industry market research and knowledge network, announces the availability of a new report entitled "The Market for Nanocoatings to 2015". Currently, competitive ...

9 Mar 2009

Queen of Carbon Science Bestowed Honor by National Science Board

Once dubbed the "Queen of Carbon Science" as one of the nation's foremost experts in the multifaceted field of carbon science, longtime Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Institute Professor Mildred Dresselhaus has been named the National Science Board's 2009 Vannevar Bush Awardee.

9 Mar 2009

Significance of Nanoscience to the Irish Economy Emphasised at International Nanotechnology Symposium

An international symposium on nanotechnology, featuring leaders of world nanoscience institutes hosted by Trinity College's Centre for Research on Adaptive Nanostructures and Nanodevices (CRANN) took place today (Mon...

9 Mar 2009

New Nanoporous Material with Significantly Higher Surface Area

University of Michigan researchers have developed a nanoporous material with a surface area significantly higher than that of any other porous material reported to date. The work, by a team led by associate professor ...

9 Mar 2009

Researchers Discover New Applications for Spinning Carbon Nanotubes

The University of Cincinnati has long been known for its world-record-breaking carbon nanotubes. Now researchers at the University of Cincinnati have discovered new uses by spinning carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into longer fibers with additional useful properties.

9 Mar 2009

mPhase to Pursue Funding for Advanced Battery Technology

In reaction to the new Economic Stimulus Plan, mPhase Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB:XDSL.OB - News) announced that it will pursue funding opportunities arising from the $2 billion allocated for advanced battery technology. ...

From MyPebble 9 Mar 2009

World-Renowned Researcher, Physician and Surgeon Will Assemble Team of Global Visionaries to Explore Innovative Ideas for Life Sciences X PRIZEs

The X PRIZE Foundation, an educational nonprofit prize institute dedicated to fostering radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity, today announced the appointment of Patrick Soon-Shiong, M.D., as Chairman of its Life Sciences Prize Group Steering Committee (GSC).

9 Mar 2009

Waters Gives Scientists, Business and Laboratory Managers More of What They Want

Against a backdrop of a worldwide economic recession, Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is demonstrating how its industry-leading analytical instruments and informatics products address today's greatest scientific and bu...

9 Mar 2009