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April 2007 Nanotechnology News

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426 articles posted this month

April 30th, 2007

New CSIRO research flagship for manufacturing (AUSTRALIA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Carbon nanohorns as potential intracellular delivery vehicle (HAWAII) Nanomedicine, Discoveries, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Wayne State to break ground for $27.3M research building (DETROIT, MI) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements, Academic/Education

U.S. explores new missile dome materials (BOSTON, MA) Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Military, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Nature shows the way to shape silicon (INDIA) Nanoelectronics, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Town hall to discuss nanotech standards (MANHASSET, NY) Materials, Announcements, Sensors, Events/Classes

Cancer Center Probes Early Detection (SAN DIEGO, CA) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Adds 15.6 Teraflops (PALO ALTO, CA) Announcements, Academic/Education, Human Interest/Art

IBM Has Room to Run (ALEXANDRIA, VA) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Chip Technology, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Self Assembly

Nanotech And The Chemical Industry (LONDON, UK) Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Tools, Human Interest/Art

Nano-doc (NEW DELHI, INDIA) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Nanotech Casts a Tiny Net (ALEXANDRIA, VA) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Nanoelectronics, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

$1.4bn small business aid pledge (AUSTRALIA) Products, Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Textiles/Clothing, Personal Care, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

South African science reaches for the stars (SOUTH AFRICA) Announcements, Energy, Aerospace/Space, Human Interest/Art

IBM reveals five innovations that will change our lives over the next five years (INDIA) Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Environment, Energy, Water, Solar/Photovoltaic

Go big or don't bother: Proponents of 'innovation hub' say it's time for bold statement (OTTAWA, CANADA) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Cell phones turned into emergency-alert devices (CHICAGO, IL) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Environment, Human Interest/Art

Boot Camp on Cancer with US help (NEW DELHI, INDIA) Nanomedicine, Announcements, Academic/Education, Human Interest/Art

New nanotechnology journal - Journal of Nano Education (HAWAII) Announcements, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education

Business FYI (MONTEREY, CA) Announcements, Events/Classes

Advanced Nano shares fall after customer's contract ends (AUSTRALIA) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements, Financial Reports, Energy

April 29th, 2007

The recent food scares (WASHINGTON, DC) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Food/Agriculture/Supplements, Human Interest/Art

Take the Lead (USA) Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

As the drug market moves to injectables, biotech majors strive to develop targeted-injection drugs for the treatment of a host of disorders (INDIA) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Revealing background of a nanotechnology penny stock (HAWAII) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Justice selected for science training (ROCHESTER, NY) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements

Frank Schleck's CSC Cervélo SLC-SL (AUSTRALIA) Products, Announcements, Sports

H-P on the rise (SAN FRANCISCO, CA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Patents/IP/Tech Transfer/Licensing

April 28th, 2007

Armor experts say lightweight material would cover more of officers' chests. (SOUTH BEND, IN) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Homeland Security, Military, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

PhD programme in nanotechnology (JAPAN) Announcements, Academic/Education

Producing energy from water at home (ISTANBUL, TURKEY) Products, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy, Home, Fuel Cells

National University in HCMC strives for international standing (HO CHI MINH, VIETNAM) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education

Russia to Set Up Nuclear Industry Giant (RUSSIA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements

Improving AFM Data Reliability In Nanoelectronics Research, Utilizing Negative-Stiffness Vibration Isolation (INGLEWOOD, CA) Discoveries, Announcements, Tools

April 27th, 2007

Why Bad Things Happen (NEW YORK, NY) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Chip Technology, Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Aerospace, Defense Fly High (USA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Military, Aerospace/Space

Malaysia to lead South-South collaboration (KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Patents/IP/Tech Transfer/Licensing, Human Interest/Art, Research partnerships

New medical search engine provides a wealth of nanotechnology information (CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Advertorial: Innovate through R&D and adopt new construction methods (MALAYSIA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Construction

Is IBM using nanosoup for chip production? (USA) Chip Technology, Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Self Assembly

MNCs flock to India as IT parks redo landscaping (GURGAON, INDIA) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education

Altair's Thin Coating (ALEXANDRIA, VA) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Nanotechnology solutions for the packaging waste problem (EUROPE) Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Environment, Human Interest/Art, Research partnerships

Tech firm banks on new plan (BUFFALO, NY) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Patents/IP/Tech Transfer/Licensing, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships

Carl Zeiss SMT and SIINT open Nanotechnology Demonstration Center in Japan (JAPAN) Announcements, Tools

Oxonica shares suspended pending talks with Petrol Ofisi on deal termination (HEMSCOTT.COM) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements

Sensor helps analyse mixing (UK) Nanomedicine, Materials, Announcements, Sensors, Food/Agriculture/Supplements

South Africa sets out FP7 ambitions (SOUTH AFRICA) Announcements, Human Interest/Art, Trade agreements/negotiations

Noted chemist to give two talks (LOUISVILLE KY) Ethics, Announcements, Events/Classes

DCE to start new courses soon (NEW DELHI, INDIA) Announcements, Academic/Education, Research partnerships

Idea nets student $10,000 (EVANSVILLE, IN) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education, Human Interest/Art, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Provision seeks to help colleges, high schools buy nanotechnology equipment through grants (BEND, OR) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education

Intel Brief: FinNano, emerging leader (ZURICH, SWITZERLAND) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Nanoelectronics, Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art, RFID

April 26th, 2007

The promises of food nanotechnology (HAWAII) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Food/Agriculture/Supplements, Human Interest/Art

AIHA Calls For Support To Request A GAO Study On NIOSH (FAIRFAX, VA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements

Satyam enters into $200 mn deal with Applied Materials (INDIA) Announcements, New-Contracts/Sales/Customers

Of nomads and nanotech (AUSTRALIA) Products, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art, Solar/Photovoltaic

India: A New Knowledge Hot Spot (INDIA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Queen's choice (UK) Announcements, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

CUP hosts digital art contest (CLARION, PA) Announcements, Academic/Education, Human Interest/Art

Breakthrough technology for sustainable development roundtable started in Astana (ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN) Announcements, Events/Classes

Hot Circuits (INDIA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Why carbon is hot news 26/04/2007 (UK) Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Nanoelectronics, Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Military, Aerospace/Space

Putin calls for more investment in economy, institution building (MOSCOW, RUSSIA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Military, Human Interest/Art

Internationalization effort begins to take shape (PROVIDENCE, RI) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education

Equipment changes spur endless debate (FEGUS FALLS, MN) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Sports, Human Interest/Art

April 25th, 2007

State higher-education chiefs meet in historic first (BRIDGEWATER , MA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education, Energy, Human Interest/Art

A nanowire grid could help make large organic LED displays practical (FLINT, MI) Discoveries, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Watching carbon nanotubes grow (HAWAII) Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Agilent Technologies expands with Chandler microscope facility (TEMPE, AZ) Announcements, Tools, Jobs

Thursday, April 26: (LIVERPOOL, UK) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements, Events/Classes

Researchers Shatter World Records with Length of Latest Carbon Nanotube Arrays (CINCINNATI, OH) Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Discoveries, Materials, Announcements

Spider-Man suit 'by 2017' (UK) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

National Nanotechnology Manufacturing Center Holds Successful Inaugural Symposium in Swainsboro, Georgia (SWAINSBORO, GA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Events/Classes

U. of Md. creates institute to study microorganisms (BALTIMORE, MD) Nanomedicine, Announcements, Human Interest/Art

Spirit of Pan Africanism must be revived - Dlamini Zuma (SOUTH AFRICA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Aerospace/Space, Human Interest/Art

Patent commissioner invites input from Small Times readers (TULSA, OK) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Patents/IP/Tech Transfer/Licensing

DGAP-News: bmp AG: Start of the König & Cie. II Private Equity Fund of Funds (GERMANY) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements

La. to pursue 'research alliance' (LOS ANGELES, CA) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education

$105 million goes to computing center (STANFORD, CA) Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education, Military

NIST to boost technology skills for teachers (MD) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education

"Revolutionary Science" Forum in Brisbane to show case food science innovation (AUSTRALIA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Food/Agriculture/Supplements, Events/Classes

April 24th, 2007

Futuristic Sexual Fetishes for Web-Savvy Weirdos (USA) Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

From nano to macro - moldable metals shape things from the bottom up (CHICAGO, IL) Discoveries, Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Self Assembly, Molecular Nanotechnology

X-Tek announces new features for the Revolution X-ray inspection system (UK) Announcements, Tools

Nanotechnology in British Columbia (BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Discovery of new family of pseudo-metallic chemicals (VA) Nanomedicine, Discoveries, Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Stopping the Nanotech Arms Race (USA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Military, Human Interest/Art, Events/Classes

Is science engaging with the public on nanotechnology? (AUSTRALIA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Altair Nanotechnologies (RENO, NV) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Automotive/Transportation, Battery Technology/Capacitors/Generators/Piezoelectrics

Four universities collaborate to synthesize new nanotechnology materials, devices (HAWAII) Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Military, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Berkeley issues nanotechnology material disclosure guidelines (BERKELEY, CA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements

From robotics to the silver screen (NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA) Announcements, Academic/Education, Human Interest/Art

Egypt and Sudan strengthen scientific ties (EGYPT AND SUDAN) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships, Trade agreements/negotiations, Research partnerships

Nanoscale 'Coaxial Cables' for Solar Energy Harvesting (BERKELEY, CA) Discoveries, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy, Solar/Photovoltaic

Fast Talk: Philly Soul (PHILADELPHIA, PA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Jobs, Academic/Education, Human Interest/Art

Brazil and Arabs may advance together in agricultural technology (SãO PAULO, BRAZIL) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships, Trade agreements/negotiations

USA: impact nano enorm (NETHERLANDS) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Nutracon Europe, 14-15 June 2007, London, UK (LONDON, UK) Announcements, Food/Agriculture/Supplements, Events/Classes

Insights from the World Innovation Forum (NEWPORT BEACH, CA) Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Preparing for Nano, Human Interest/Art, Events/Classes

Emirates signs MoU with CERT for first aid training for staff (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) Announcements, Water

Goal of competition: Aid region's economy (OH) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Jobs, Fuel Cells, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Biotech firms draw big bucks (CT) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Nebraska nanotechnology at BIO 2007 (NE) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Sensors, Events/Classes

NanoVic Art in Nanotechnology Prizes Awarded at 5th World Conference of Science Journalists (AUSTRALIA) Announcements, Human Interest/Art, Events/Classes

Robot future poses hard questions (UK) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Military, Human Interest/Art

Venture Funding Starts Strongly (HARTFORD, CT) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements

SpaceWorks Engineering rides on rocket business (ATLANTA, GA) Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Aerospace/Space, Human Interest/Art

April 23rd, 2007

A New Wave in Thin Films (NJ) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy, Solar/Photovoltaic

New use found for tunneling microscope (NIJMEGEN, NETHERLANDS) Discoveries, Announcements, Tools

State OKs $100K grant for Zyvex (COLUMBUS, OH) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Brazilian industry holds congress to discuss innovation (SãO PAULO, BRAZIL) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Events/Classes

Research on Shortest Light Pulse, 'Superlens' and More (BALTIMORE, MD) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Photonics/Optics/Lasers

IBM Envisions a Small, Profitable Future (ALEXANDRIA, VA) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Aerospace/Space

Nanotech capsules may aid TB treatment (SOUTH AFRICA) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Nano-Proprietary director sells shares (AUSTIN, TX) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Company Offers Plasma Defense (CHATTANOOGA, TN) Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Military

The Week Ahead: Week of April 23 (WASHINGTON, DC) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management

BASF and Akzo Nobel launch fast drying coating using BASF's nanotechnology (FRANKFURT, GERMANY) Materials, Announcements, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships

Crystal ball gazers (FORT WAYNE, IN) Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Molecular Nanotechnology, Human Interest/Art, Events/Classes, Solar/Photovoltaic

Introgen Therapeutics: Empty Promises For Cancer Patients and Shareholders (NEW YORK, NY) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

The future face of power generation (UK) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy, Fuel Cells, Research partnerships, Solar/Photovoltaic

Tiny technology is very big deal (AKRON, OH) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Events/Classes

Business Buzz (CANADA) Announcements, Events/Classes

Tulsa Banking on an Aerospace Future (TULSA, OK) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Jobs, Academic/Education, Energy, Aerospace/Space

April 22nd, 2007

Analytica 2008 puts start-ups in the public eye (UK) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Events/Classes

DNA sequencing gets the gold (UK) Discoveries, Announcements, Nanobiotechnology

Iranians Enjoyed Nanotechnology 3000 Years Ago (TEHRAN, IRAN) Discoveries, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

April 21st, 2007

How to make Massachusetts the Silicon Valley of eco-energy. (BOSTON, MA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Environment, Energy, Battery Technology/Capacitors/Generators/Piezoelectrics

Business calendar (AUSTIN, TX) Events/Classes

India’s first three modern universities, set up in Calcutta, Mumbai and Madras, are 150 years old (INDIA) Academic/Education, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

April 20th, 2007

Symposium provides bioethical forum (CLAREMONT, CA) Ethics, Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Events/Classes

Refreshing news about drinking water (BERKELEY, CA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Environment, Water

Gene Silencing Technology Experiments Involving GeneICE Completed (UK) Nanomedicine, Announcements

Polymer Coated Curcumin Promises Effective Against Cancer (BALTIMORE, MD) Nanomedicine, Discoveries, Announcements, Nanobiotechnology

Pesticide filter debuts in India (BANGALORE, INDIA) Announcements, Water

Potocnik outlines balanced approach to developing nanotechnology (EUROPE) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements, Jobs, Preparing for Nano, Environment, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, Human Interest/Art

April 19th, 2007

Machines and fixtures support biomaterials testing (UK) Announcements, Tools

Research excellence rewarded (AUSTRALIA) Announcements, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Winners of Best Scientist Awards Announced (SOUTH KOREA) Announcements, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Events at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from April 19 through May 6 (URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, IL) Molecular Machines, Nanomedicine, Announcements, Academic/Education, Events/Classes

'Why Be Human?' is lecture focus, April 23 (PRINCETON, NJ) Possible Futures, Announcements, Environment, Events/Classes

New Russian Armament to Rely on Nanotechnology (HAVANA, CUBA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Military

Future Scientists Make Waves (VA) Nanomedicine, Academic/Education, Human Interest/Art, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

'Negative stiffness' used to damp vibrations (PORTLAND, OR) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Tools

Revolution or pollution? (UK) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Watson receives NSF CAREER Award (BUFFALO, NY) Announcements, Self Assembly, Sensors, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records, Solar/Photovoltaic

University Events (ST. LOUIS, MO) Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Nanoelectronics, Announcements, Events/Classes

Science, business to present Innoventure (PA) Nanoelectronics, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Events/Classes, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Wanted: 89,000 IT employees (CANADA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Jobs, Academic/Education, Human Interest/Art

High-Performance Batteries Could Solve Energy Storage Problem for HEVs (SEATTLE, WA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Automotive/Transportation, Battery Technology/Capacitors/Generators/Piezoelectrics

Cardiff sponsors solar energy contest (CARDIFF, UK) Announcements, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records, Solar/Photovoltaic

Zyvex Performance Materials Offered 60 Percent Tax Credit to Expand Headquarters and R&D in Columbus, Ohio (COLUMBUS, OH) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Jobs

Going green is good for area economy (ROCHESTER, NY) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Jobs, Home

DGAP-News: bmp AG: bmp Funds Management - 8 million EUR of new investments for the König & Cie. (BERLIN, GERMANY) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements

'We Plan to Set up Over 15 hospitals Across India by 2015' (INDIA) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Nanomedicine, Human Interest/Art

Military industry makes up 70% of Russian science production (YEKATERINBURG, RUSSIA) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Military, Aerospace/Space

Mizzou Research May Hold Key To Saving Troops From IEDs (COLUMBIA, MO) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Sensors, Military, Human Interest/Art

April 18th, 2007

Small biz hits Sarbanes-Oxley law (WASHINGTON, DC) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

12 Saudi students to take part in Intel Science fair at Albuquerque (SAUDI ARABIA) Announcements, Academic/Education, Events/Classes

Startup medtech firm raises $8.5M (MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL, MN) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Nanomedicine, Announcements

Technology education conference set at BSC (BISMARCK, ND) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements, Events/Classes

BREATHE California of Los Angeles First Environmental & Medical Nanotechnology Innovation Conference (LOS ANGELES, CA) Nanomedicine, Announcements, Events/Classes

How Safe Is Space Tourism? (NEW YORK, NY) Possible Futures, Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Aerospace/Space, Human Interest/Art

Sunscreens: New Concerns About Toxicity (UK) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Personal Care, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, Human Interest/Art

UAlbany hires nanoscale lithography center director (ALBANY, NY) Announcements, Academic/Education, Appointments/Promotions/New hires/Resignations/Deaths

Nanotech Wins a Convert (ALEXANDRIA, VA) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Textiles/Clothing

ISE-CCM Nanotechnology Index is up 1.52% Year to Date (NEW YORK, NY) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Probing the inner secrets of multi-layer carbon nanotubes (SURREY, UK) Chip Technology, Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Nanoelectronics, Discoveries, Announcements

VALIRX Plc - Research & Development Update (LONDON, UK) Nanomedicine, Discoveries, Announcements

Socorro kids win at fair (NM) Announcements, Academic/Education, Water, Human Interest/Art, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Stakeholders Help Shape EU-Indian Grid Infrastructure (BANGALORE, INDIA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Events/Classes, Research partnerships

Are Indian Outsourcers Losing Their Edge? (INDIA) Chip Technology, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Russia to invest over US$1 billion in nanotechnology in next three years (MOSCOW, RUSSIA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Nanotech team to create new kind of supplies (EDMONTON, CANADA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships, Research partnerships

Business news (LIVERPOOL, UK) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements, Events/Classes

MOU to strengthen Taiwan-India technology ties (TAIWAN AND INDIA) Announcements, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships, Trade agreements/negotiations, Research partnerships

Putin visiting Kurchatov Institute (MOSCOW, RUSSIA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Electronics show gets under way (BANGALORE, INDIA) Announcements, Events/Classes

April 17th, 2007

Nanotech 2007 Keynote Update: Dr. Altaf Carim, Co-Chair of the National Science & Technology Council, NNI’s Governing Body (SANTA CLARA, CA) Announcements, Events/Classes

Featured Media Sponsors (SANTA CLARA, CA) Announcements, Events/Classes

Nanotech Delivery Request: A Corporate Presentation from Merck Research Laboratories (SANTA CLARA, CA) Nanomedicine, Announcements, Events/Classes

Nanovations introduces surface protection for woods (AUSTRALIA) Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Home

Suiting Ourselves (DC) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Textiles/Clothing, Human Interest/Art

Debunking the trillion dollar nanotechnology market size hype (HAWAII) Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Degussa World Leader In the Production of Specialty Materials and Chemicals Including Nanomaterials (AUSTRALIA) Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Intel gets a little smaller, sort of. (SANTA CLARA, CA) Chip Technology, Announcements

Shape-shifting 'smart dust' may explore alien worlds (GLASGOW, UK) Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Sensors, Aerospace/Space

Special journal issue on nanotechnology for energy systems (HAWAII) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy, Fuel Cells

'Nanospice' as a novel nanotechnology strategy for human cancer therapy (HAWAII) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Understanding nanotechnology (HAWAII) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management

LISE System (MA) Announcements, Tools, Photonics/Optics/Lasers

Intel Multi-Core University Program Expands to 37 Chinese Universities (BEIJING, CHINA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education

DuPont's Small Miracle (ALEXANDRIA, VA) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Nanoelectronics, Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Military, Events/Classes

Corsa Nanotech (ITALY) Products, Announcements, Sports

MEPTEC Announces Keynote for MEMS Symposium (SAN JOSE, CA) MEMS, Nanoelectronics, Announcements, Events/Classes

NatSemi qualifying nanotech memory process (UK) MEMS, Memory Technology, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Automotive/Transportation

New 'supercomputer data centre' to open (GREENBUSH, UK) Announcements

Scientists discover rules for some common virus shapes (FLINT, MI) Discoveries, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Self Assembly, Human Interest/Art

April 16th, 2007

Nanotubes May Augur a New Era in the Treatment of Disease (NEW YORK, NY) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

An Industry on the Verge (CT) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Magazine Preview: Nano No-No (CA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, Human Interest/Art

National Nanotechnology Manufacturing Center holds inaugural symposium (TULSA, OK) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Events/Classes

Nanotechnology can Save this Planet and Make it Work (CANADA) Possible Futures, Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Environment, Energy, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, Human Interest/Art, Solar/Photovoltaic

Nanoparticles are killers - study (UK) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, Human Interest/Art

HK can aid national technology development (HONG KONG) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Environment, Energy, Events/Classes

Commission launches public consultation on nanomaterials risk assessment (BELGIUM) Announcements, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management

Nuclear reactions may produce phones' power (CHICAGO, IL) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy, Human Interest/Art

MIT nanotube-based ultracapacitors may be demonstrated in a few months' time (CAMBRIDGE, MA) Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Automotive/Transportation, Battery Technology/Capacitors/Generators/Piezoelectrics, Fuel Cells

Leatherhead forms food industry NanoWatch group (FRANCE) Announcements, Food/Agriculture/Supplements, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, Human Interest/Art

Inelastic boron nitride (UK) Discoveries, Materials, Announcements

Airbus's cabin vision - an integrated, flexible layout (EUROPE) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Aerospace/Space, Human Interest/Art

How to tell them apart? (UK) Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Discoveries, Announcements

Anderson's banner effort (ANDERSON, IN) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Automotive/Transportation, Human Interest/Art, Battery Technology/Capacitors/Generators/Piezoelectrics

Her studies link engineering, biology (BOSTON, MA) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Scientists try to harness architecture of microscopic diatoms for commercial ventures (MADISON, WI) Chip Technology, Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Sensors, Human Interest/Art, Nanobiotechnology

April 15th, 2007

Belarussion and Indian Scientists Devise New Carbon Nanotube Production Technology (INDIA AND BELARUS) Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Announcements, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships, Research partnerships

The elephant wakes up (INDIA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy, Events/Classes, Solar/Photovoltaic

Nanotechnology risks - the real issues (HAWAII) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Preparing for Nano, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, Human Interest/Art

Fingerprint science makes its mark (JERUSALEM, ISRAEL) Discoveries, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Micron to consolidate India chapter (NEW DELHI, INDIA) Chip Technology, Announcements, Research partnerships

Demo Facility for Polymer Nanocomposites Lets Manufacturers Try Out Nanotechnology (DAYTON, OH) Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Program chief sees great import in small things (COLUMBIA, MO) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Military, Battery Technology/Capacitors/Generators/Piezoelectrics, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

'Green' startups move to city (MENLO PARK, CA) Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy, Fuel Cells, Solar/Photovoltaic

New sculpture has a nano look (ALBANY, NY) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Governor Discusses Economic Development Philosophy (LITTLE ROCK, AR) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Jobs

Small molecules, big impact (DALLAS, TX) Products, Possible Futures, Chip Technology, Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Homeland Security, Home, Aerospace/Space, Personal Care, Human Interest/Art, Battery Technology/Capacitors/Generators/Piezoelectrics

April 14th, 2007

Small Business Nanotechnology Day (AZ) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Sensors, Events/Classes

Expert: The world will undergo 7 revolutions (ST. CLOUD, MN) Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

April 13th, 2007

Strength Through Diversity (USA) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy

Norfolk State dedicates $35 million applied-research center (NORFOLK, VA) Announcements, Academic/Education, Sensors

Studies warn of nanoparticle health effects (PORTLAND, OR) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, Human Interest/Art

Lux Research expands in Europe, recruits in America, retools online (NEW YORK, NY & AMSTERDAM) Announcements, Appointments/Promotions/New hires/Resignations/Deaths

Microtechnology gets smaller, lighter (SOUTH AFRICA) MEMS, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Green Chemistry Drives Opportunities for Innovation (NJ) Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Environment

Contest Finalists Display Inventions (SANTA BARBARA, CA) Announcements, Academic/Education, Water, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

IBM innovation destined for Albany (ALBANY, NY) Chip Technology, Announcements

Work On Tech Industries, Rafidah Tells Malaysian And US Firms (MALAYSIA & MINNEAPOLIS, MN) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art, Trade agreements/negotiations

At tech summit, experts talk job growth (SEATTLEPI.NWSOURCE.COM) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Jobs, Events/Classes

Nanotechnology lab produces world's smallest book (HAWAII) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Discovery could be key advance for nanotechnology (CORVALLIS, OR) Molecular Machines, Discoveries, Announcements, Molecular Nanotechnology

Financier to float Ora Capital (UK) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements

Nanomaterials: online consultation on EU Technical Guidance Documents for chemicals (EUROPE) Announcements, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management

Flexible automation of time-consuming pipetting (UK) Announcements, Tools

pSivida sells AION Diagnostics for $3.6m (PERTH, AUSTRALIA) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements

Why defects can be a useful thing for nanotechnology engineers (HAWAII) Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Discoveries, Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, NEMS

Plastic and Moldable Metals by Self-Assembly of Sticky Nanoparticle Aggregates (USA) Discoveries, Materials, Announcements, Self Assembly

Patrick enters the Chamber (AMHERST, MA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Jobs

April 12th, 2007

Stretching exercises shed new light on nanotubes (ROCHESTER, NY) Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Discoveries, Announcements

Nanophase Picks Up the Pace (ALEXANDRIA, VA) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

NCR spins off company to combat counterfeit cash (MIAMISBURG, OH) Announcements

How the Global Warming Agenda Affects Critical Nonferrous Metal Demand (DETROIT, MI) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Environment, Energy, Human Interest/Art

Activist groups reject DuPont-ED nanotechnology risk framework (HAWAII) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, Human Interest/Art

The future of nanotechnology (HOUSTON, TX) Products, Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Possible Futures, Investments/IPO's/Splits, Spintronics, Chip Technology, Nanomedicine, Optical Computing, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Sensors, Water, Industrial, Human Interest/Art, Events/Classes, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

What Are We Getting For The Money? (USA) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Nanotechnology insulation could reduce fridge running costs (UK) Materials, Announcements, Home

Zyvex expands nano-materials activities (COLUMBUS, OH) Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Materials, Announcements, Jobs, Sports, Aerospace/Space, Industrial

Innovation Award For Malvern’s New SyNIRgi Chemical Imaging System (MALVERN, UK) Announcements, Tools, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Multinationals bring new opportunities to China's west (CHINA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Sematech North researchers make advances in EUV lithography (ALBANY, NY) Chip Technology, Discoveries, Announcements

Advanced Nano hopes JV will boost sales (WELSHPOOL, AUSTRALIA) Announcements, Financial Reports, Energy, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships

Kansas City area (KANSAS CITY, MO) Announcements, Military, Energy, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Tech company a hidden gem (ROMEOVILLE, IL) Nanomedicine, Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy

April 11th, 2007

Nanotechnology in Asia Pacific (INDIA) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Nano scientists make huge advances (AUSTRALIA) Possible Futures, Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Parting Ways (PORTLAND, OR) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Environment, Energy, Human Interest/Art

Art via microfabrication (CA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Light Twisted Crystals (NY) Optical Computing, Announcements, Photonics/Optics/Lasers

Approval Given for Setting Up of 15 New Colleges (JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA) Announcements, Academic/Education

Studying abroad (INDIA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education

Biotechnology blog a world first for Business Weekly (UK) Announcements, Nanobiotechnology

Flash NanoPrecipitation (CA) Nanomedicine, Discoveries, Materials, Announcements

The secret to the Technion's success (CANADA AND ISRAEL) Possible Futures, Memory Technology, Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education, Human Interest/Art

Finland and China to cooperate on nanotechnology research (FINLAND AND CHINA) Announcements, Human Interest/Art, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships, Trade agreements/negotiations, Research partnerships

NIST to award $60 million for advanced technology proposals (WASHINGTON, DC) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Nanomaterials to be specified in the EU Technical Guidance for chemicals (ITALY) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, Human Interest/Art

Some R&D is Ruin & Defeat (CHICAGO, IL) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

The Indian Government nods approval to the 'Special Incentive Package Scheme', says a minister. (INDIA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

ORA Capital to raise 34.7 mln stg ahead of AIM debut on April 17 (LONDON, UK) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements

M.D. Anderson, Health Science Center break ground on research facility (HOUSTON, TX) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements, Research partnerships

Leading the way (UK) Chip Technology, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

April 10th, 2007

Supply Chain Management: Foiling Fakes (USA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Taking The NanoPulse -- What Will They Nano Next? (USA) Products, Nanomedicine, Energy, Automotive/Transportation, Home, Human Interest/Art

Nanotechnology Commercialization Efforts Continue (USA) Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Preparing for Nano, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management

A new, more efficient way to explore outer space (BOULDER, CO) Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Aerospace/Space, Human Interest/Art

Working to inspire more R&D here (BANGKOK, THAILAND) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Purdue Energy Center Symposium to Pave the Road to a Hydrogen Economy (WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) Announcements, Environment, Energy, Events/Classes, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

UK military think tank provides a grim vision of the future (UK) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Homeland Security, Military, Human Interest/Art

CIGS Solar Startup, Solyndra Raises $79 Million (SANTA CLARA, CA) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements, Energy, Solar/Photovoltaic

Plasmon-Assisted Solar Cells (AUSTRALIA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy, Solar/Photovoltaic

Copper Film Enables Accurate Optical Humidity Sensing (ZURICH, SWITZERLAND) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Sensors, Food/Agriculture/Supplements

Nobel laureate to speak at UF (GAINESVILLE, FL) Announcements, Events/Classes

Board to advise Delaware EPSCoR and Critical Zone Center (DE) Announcements, Academic/Education, Appointments/Promotions/New hires/Resignations/Deaths

Uncle Sam asks kids to be inventors (SAN JOSE, CA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education, Human Interest/Art

UR gets $1.8 million for nanotechnology center (ROCHESTER, NY) Announcements, Academic/Education, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Nanocomposites 2007: Call for papers deadline nears (LAS VEGAS, NV) Materials, Announcements, Events/Classes

Plexcore PV Development for Organic Solar Cells Gains Funds (PITTSBURGH, PA) Announcements, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy, Solar/Photovoltaic

Cambridge Entrepreneurs to boost science-tech commercialization (UK) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Gear trials planned this year (VA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Aerospace/Space

Super trooper on march (WASHINGTON, DC) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Military

'We must develop a new three Rs: rules, responsibility and respect' (UK) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education

Clarion University sponsors nanotechnology digital art contest (CLARION, PA) Announcements, Academic/Education, Human Interest/Art, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

A trio of experts looks at nanotech (NEW YORK, NY) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Small is the new big (DURHAM, NH) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education

Art via microfabrication (CAMBRIDGE, MA & IRVINE, CA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Tools, Human Interest/Art

Golden Nano-Dumbbells (STUTTGART, GERMANY) Nanoelectronics, Discoveries, Announcements

April 9th, 2007

U.S. firms told of opportunities in China's west (CHINA) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Thin Carbon Is In: Graphene Steals Nanotubes’ Allure (NEW YORK, NY) Chip Technology, Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Starpharma Holdings Limited’s VivaGel on the Fast Track to the Market (AUSTRALIA) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Time to get serious about science (UK) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education

The Ethics of Imagination: The Space Between Your Ears (HARTFORD, CT) Ethics, Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

How Uploading Works (HARTFORD, CT) Possible Futures, Molecular Machines, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Conference on ethical issues in biomedical engineering (BROOKLYN, NY) Announcements, Events/Classes, Nanobiotechnology

Nanostructures show potential to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric brain cancer (ST. LOUIS, MO) Nanomedicine, Discoveries, Announcements, Human Interest/Art

UR to get $1.8 million for nanotech research (ROCHESTER, NY) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Sensors, Fuel Cells, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Three nanotechnology grants awarded (PITTSBURGH, PA) Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Announcements, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records, Solar/Photovoltaic

Countering high-tech counterfeiters (WASHINGTON, DC) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Building up nanotech research (NC) Announcements, Jobs, Preparing for Nano

Weekly Calendar (BALTIMORE, MD) Announcements, Events/Classes

5 clean technologies drawing intense VC interest (NY) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements, Fuel Cells

Nanopore channels detect DNA sequences (CAMBRIDGE, MA) Nanomedicine, Discoveries, Announcements, Homeland Security, Environment

Paint - Finishing & Facade brings innovations closer to trades (BELARUS) Materials, Announcements, Events/Classes

Pipeline to the Future (TROY, NY) Announcements, Academic/Education

Modern technology can tackle cancer: Dr. Kalam (MYSORE, INDIA) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Tulane on course to add physics engineering major (NEW ORLEANS, LA) Announcements, Academic/Education

Venturing into the spotlight (DETROIT, MI) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy, Battery Technology/Capacitors/Generators/Piezoelectrics, Solar/Photovoltaic

Calendar Highlights (ST. LOUIS, MO) Announcements, Events/Classes

April 8th, 2007

Nanotechnology art as anti-counterfeiting technology (PA) Announcements, Human Interest/Art

Double blow for UK nanotech company (UK) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy, Human Interest/Art

Indian chip designers of mobile phones, digital cameras, MP3 players and gaming devices are hoping to ride the local manufacturing wave (INDIA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Investments/IPO's/Splits, Chip Technology, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

IIT develops technology to produce stealth aircraft (INDIA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Military, Aerospace/Space

Highway to Cabela's (ALBANY, NY) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Jobs, Academic/Education, Human Interest/Art

In Silicon Valley, tech economy strengthens despite strains elsewhere (SAN JOSE, CA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Jobs, Human Interest/Art

Getting the optimum out of Ireland’s success (IRELAND AND MALTA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Jobs, Human Interest/Art

April 7th, 2007

Lanka to host international parley on Chemistry (COLOMBO, SRI LANKA) Announcements, Events/Classes

Commercial Building With Intelligent Glasses Is One Ff The Attractions Of Fenavid 2007 (ITALY) Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Home, Events/Classes, Construction

Nanoparticle Catalysts Promise More Efficient Fuel Cells (NV) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy, Fuel Cells

Use of Nanotechnology in Hydrogen Production (NV) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy, Fuel Cells

GSI Creos Stares On Innovative Carbon Nanotube Development (NV) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy, Fuel Cells

Nanotechnology Promises Improvements In Hydrogen Storage (NV) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy

April 6th, 2007

Crossing Over (ROCKAWAY, NJ) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

OIDA Explores Optoelectronics, Nanophotonics Markets (SAN JOSE, CA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Sensors, Automotive/Transportation, Photonics/Optics/Lasers

Nanotube-Tipped Probe Developed at Drexel Considered Vital to Cell Treatment (PHILADELPHIA, PA) Nanomedicine, Discoveries, Announcements

India, Brazil and SA nanotech experts meet (CHENNAI, INDIA) Announcements, Environment, Food/Agriculture/Supplements, Water, Human Interest/Art, Trade agreements/negotiations, Research partnerships

Conference on advantages of nanomaterials (CHARTRES, FRANCE) Nanomedicine, Announcements, Personal Care, Events/Classes

World’s first nano-material based water filter (CHENNAI, INDIA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Water

Nanotechnology battery propels motorcycle from 0 to 60 mph in under 1.5 seconds (CHANDLER, AZ) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Automotive/Transportation, Human Interest/Art, Battery Technology/Capacitors/Generators/Piezoelectrics

Nanoparticles make better MRI images (UK) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Cornell Staff Courts Chinese Companies (ITHACA, NY) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

April 5th, 2007

Research by Lee may lead to advances in human health (BLACKSBURG, VA) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Using nanotech to mark and starve tumors (SAN DIEGO, CA) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Big Business With Tiny Tools (COLUMBIA, MO) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education, Sensors, Military, Energy, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

UMD researchers explore nanotechnology (ANNAPOLIS, MD) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Towards a world without waste! (BANGLADESH) Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Environment, Human Interest/Art

Researchers use 'nanopore channels' to precisely detect DNA (WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) Nanomedicine, Discoveries, Announcements, Homeland Security, Environment

Purdue’s Discovery Park a $350 Million 'Driver For Change' (WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education

Thursday's ETF Winners & Losers (NEW YORK, NY) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Unversity Events (ST. LOUIS, MO) Announcements, Events/Classes

Advances in Data Storage Can Aid Business Continuity (MA) Memory Technology, Discoveries, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art, Nanobiotechnology

Altair: Nano Pretender No More (NEW YORK, NY) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Automotive/Transportation, Battery Technology/Capacitors/Generators/Piezoelectrics

Waters and Symyx integrate lab software for micro- and nanotech research (USA) Announcements, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships

Golden Nano-Dumbbells (STUTTGART, GERMANY) Nanoelectronics, Discoveries, Announcements

People underestimate the human mind (INDIA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Nano engineering platinum surfaces (BERKELEY, CA) Discoveries, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy, Fuel Cells

Bionic suits a workplace hazard of the future? (UK) Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Mind the gap - nanotechnology robotics vision versus lab reality (HAWAII) Molecular Machines, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Better atomic force microscopy for nanoelectronics (TEMPE, AZ) Discoveries, Announcements, Tools

Nanotechnology firm C3 to open Oak Ridge branch (OAK RIDGE, TN) Announcements, Appointments/Promotions/New hires/Resignations/Deaths

Two-day Oak Ridge conference offers a look at the region's entrepreneurial assets (OAK RIDGE, TN) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Events/Classes

Avis Alaska Licensed To Apply Diamon-Fusion® To Rent Fleet (AK) Products, Announcements, Automotive/Transportation, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships, New-Contracts/Sales/Customers

April 4th, 2007

MS student survey identifies lack of IT education, soft skills (TORONTO, CANADA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education

PAN Two invests in RTP tech transfer firm (GREENSBORO, NC) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Patents/IP/Tech Transfer/Licensing

Flexible electronic structures show potential for artificial muscles or biological tissues (URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, IL) Discoveries, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Sensors

Thinner is Better - Advances in Thin Film Coatings (AL) Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Houston firm joins university nanotech group (HOUSTON, TX) Announcements, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships

Researchers from the Public University of Navarre take part in Nanoret, a research project on nanomaterials (SPAIN) Materials, Announcements, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships, Research partnerships

Demo center lets polymer composite product manufacturers test nanotech waters without risk (DAYTON, OH) Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Premarket Movers: Best Buy, Circuit City (NEW YORK, NY) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Bringing the results of the Scientific Committees closer to the public (ITALY) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management

Biodesign Institute wins 'Build America' award (TEMPE, AZ) Announcements, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

April 3rd, 2007

Tiny Technology Gets Huge Congressional Support (AUSTIN, TX) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Events/Classes

Molecular Imprints gets cash infusion (AUSTIN, TX) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Chip Technology, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Tools

Taking nature's cue for cheaper solar power (NEW ZEALAND) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy, Solar/Photovoltaic

The Vapour Sector Called Nanotech (PHOENIX, AZ) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Fast Pitch: Nanophase Technologies (ALEXANDRIA, VA) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Researchers claim atomic-level storage (UK) Chip Technology, Memory Technology, Announcements

ATNT Organizers Issue Call For Papers (COIMBATORE, INDIA) Announcements, Textiles/Clothing, Events/Classes

HSL to establish CiNR, the Centre for Interdisciplinary Nano-research (UK) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management

The Future of Health Care in the United States (PA) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management

DOE Awards Universities $7.5 Million (WASHINGTON, DC) Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

EUV Tool Produces Images (ALBANY, NY) Chip Technology, Announcements, Tools

Charles W. Sorensen: UW-Stout models how campuses must focus (MADISON, WI) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education

Honors & Other Things (PHILADELPHIA, PA) Announcements, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Ten member companies of ACLIMA present four R+D+i projects to the national scientific research plan (SPAIN) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Environment, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Kermira expands global reach through US acquisitions (FINLAND) Products, Announcements, Personal Care, Acquisitions/Mergers/Splits

NEC Prototypes Carbon Nanotube Transistor Coating, Maximum On/Off Current Ratio Reaches Ten to Seventh Power (JAPAN) Chip Technology, Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Nanoelectronics, Announcements

Sciences To Fuel Faculty Growth (MA) Academic/Education

Meehan to earn $280,000 base pay (BOSTON, MA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education

UT ranks second in revenue from inventions (AUSTIN, TX) Announcements, Patents/IP/Tech Transfer/Licensing, Academic/Education

April 2nd, 2007

Nobel-winning scientist warns of need to replace fossil fuels (CULLOWHEE, NC) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy, Food/Agriculture/Supplements, Human Interest/Art, Solar/Photovoltaic, Printing/Lithography/Inkjet

Nanotechnology inspired by mussels and seashells (ANN ARBOR, MI) Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Aerospace/Space

The Convergence of Science, Technology, and Nature (VA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Environment, Human Interest/Art

Govt to invest Rs 1,000 cr in nanotech (NEW DELHI, INDIA) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Nanotechnology at the Edinburgh International Science Festival (EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND) Announcements, Human Interest/Art, Events/Classes

Now, sit on the sidewalk and log in to an 'unwired' Pune (PUNE, INDIA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Flexible electronics could find applications as sensors, artificial muscles (URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, IL) Nanoelectronics, Discoveries, Announcements, Sensors

Space elevator musak to feature Coolio, 50 Cent (DALLAS, TX) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education, Aerospace/Space, Human Interest/Art

Forming clusters with open arms (BEIJING, CHINA) Nanoelectronics, Discoveries, Materials, Announcements

Scientists study nanobubbles (ITHACA, NY) Nanomedicine, Discoveries, Announcements, Printing/Lithography/Inkjet

Fairfield professor takes aim at crime-scene forensics (FAIRFIELD, NY) Discoveries, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Metrology for nanotechnology (TURIN, ITALY) Announcements, Events/Classes

Camp Isn't What It Used To Be (HARTFORD, CT) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education, Human Interest/Art

12 Intel Science and Education Fair finalists from Saudi Arabia to compete in global ISEF event, New Mexico (SAUDI ARABIA) Announcements, Academic/Education, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Polytron Technologies, Inc. (TAIWAN) Products, Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Announcements

Manchester nanotechnology expert wins prestigious award (MANCHESTER, UK) Announcements, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

EAU - State Of The Art Lecture On Imaging In Urologic Cancer (NETHERLANDS) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

An enterprising move (PRINCETON, NJ) Ethics, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education, Human Interest/Art

New Product Highlights From AEA (CT) Announcements, Aerospace/Space, Battery Technology/Capacitors/Generators/Piezoelectrics

April 1st, 2007

Maharey: Education in the 21st Century (NEW ZEALAND) Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education, Human Interest/Art

A Chinese initiative sets out to train 1.3 billion scientists—one farmer at a time. (CHINA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education, Human Interest/Art

Technical courses gain favor for those interested in finding new career path (SAN FRANCISCO , CA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Jobs, Academic/Education, Human Interest/Art

South Carolina betting on hydrogen (COLUMBIA, SC) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education, Fuel Cells

Class Acts: Colleges/Universities (IN) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art, Fuel Cells

Bio-tech startups in the bay area cope with bare-bones labs and a paucity of investors (TAMPA, FL) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art, Research partnerships

Inaugural NNMC Symposium (SWAINSBORO, GA) Announcements, Events/Classes

AROUND TOWN (DALLAS, TX) Announcements, Events/Classes