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October 2007 Nanotechnology News

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414 articles posted this month

October 31st, 2007

Saving Energy By Fighting Friction (USA) Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy

The Coming Market Triumph (CA) Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Gazi University creating nanomedical center (TURKEY) Nanomedicine, Announcements, Academic/Education, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion

Stronger Than a Speeding Bullet (MINNEAPOLIS, MN) Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Law enforcement/Anti-Counterfeiting/Security/Loss prevention

When In Rome, Think Smart (ITALY) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Jobs

Opportunity Remains in Illinois (IL) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Nanotechnology for security and crime prevention (LONDON, UK) Announcements, Events/Classes, Law enforcement/Anti-Counterfeiting/Security/Loss prevention

Nanotechnology and the Changing Face of the Electric Utility Industry (MINNEAPOLIS, MN) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy

Millcreek inventor's treatment kills cancer cells in rabbits (HOUSTON, TX) Nanomedicine, Announcements

October 30th, 2007

On beating cancer (with nanotechnology) (HAWAII) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Pryor bill gets Senate panel endorsement (LITTLE ROCK, AR) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management

Nanotechnology used for fingerprint checks (THAILAND) Discoveries, Announcements, Law enforcement/Anti-Counterfeiting/Security/Loss prevention

Glowing future for nanotubes (INDIA AND JAPAN) Chip Technology, Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Nanoelectronics, Discoveries, Announcements, Research partnerships

Evolution in the nanoworld (VA) Discoveries, Announcements

Subscribe and save! (RENO, NV) Announcements, Events/Classes

PhD scholarship in Growth and characterization of quantum dots on InP (LYNGBY, DENMARK) Announcements, Academic/Education, Quantum Dots/Rods

Nanotech Needs Ethical Framework, Says Expert (NEW HAVEN, CT) Ethics, Announcements, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management

Pioneer Surgical acquires NanoOss bone-growth technology (MARQUETTE, MI) Nanomedicine, Announcements, Acquisitions/Mergers/Splits

New Thomas Swan MOCVD system for University of Virginia (AACHEN, GERMANY) Spintronics, Announcements, Tools, Academic/Education, New-Contracts/Sales/Customers

Cancer study gets tiny (NC) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

October 29th, 2007

Does coating nanoparticles make them safe(r) for cosmetics? (HAWAII) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Personal Care, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management

Taiwan, Italy ink scientific research pact (TAIWAN AND ITALY) Announcements, Academic/Education, Research partnerships

Professor Abhaya Datye Receives National Science Foundation Award (ALBUQUERQUE, NM) Announcements, Academic/Education, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

CACT's new nanotechnology fabrication plant will spark regional development (NY) Announcements, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships, Research partnerships, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion

French nanotechnology boosted by US and Japanese investment (FRANCE, JAPAN AND USA) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements, Research partnerships

Is There Progress on Nanotechnology Risk Research? (WASHINGTON, DC) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management

New plant will create 30 jobs in high-tech field (SPRINGBORO, OH) Materials, Announcements, Jobs, Military, Aerospace/Space, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion

GE Completes phoenix X-ray Buy (BILLERICA, MA) Announcements, Energy, Automotive/Transportation, Aerospace/Space, Acquisitions/Mergers/Splits

UM-St. Louis to open nanoscience research center (ST. LOUIS, MO) Nanomedicine, Announcements, Sensors, Fuel Cells, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion

NUS holds life sciences conference with Baden-Wurttemberg universities (SINGAPORE) Announcements, Events/Classes, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships, Research partnerships

Oil barons turn to hi-tech solutions (DHARHA, SAUDI ARABIA) Molecular Machines, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy

Irish EPA offers funding for environmental technologies (IRELAND) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Environment, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Two Biotech IPOs: Nanosphere Inc., Genoptix (NEW YORK, NY) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Lead markets - gateway to growth? (EUROPE) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships

Novel progress in the molecular motor assembly of a biomimetic system (CHINA AND GERMANY) Molecular Machines, Nanomedicine, Discoveries, Announcements

Key Cell Signal Discovery Could Lead to More Efficient Desalination Plants (AUSTRALIA) Announcements, Water

Nanotechnology is now a part of Thai industry (THAILAND) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Textiles/Clothing, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management

October 28th, 2007

And you thought the iPod nano was small - here comes nanotechnology radio (HAWAII) Nanoelectronics, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Chip Miniaturisation (AZ) Chip Technology, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

UMass Lowell science center breathes life into emerging fields (LOWELL, MA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Jobs, Academic/Education, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion

How state, business, schools work together (NEWARK, DE) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Events/Classes, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships

Festival gets girls fired up over science (HOUSTON, TX) Announcements, Academic/Education, Human Interest/Art, Events/Classes

October 27th, 2007

Curious George (JERUSALEM, ISRAEL) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art, Events/Classes

Sastra inks pact with Frontier Lifeline (THANJAVUR, INDIA) Nanomedicine, Announcements, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships, Research partnerships

Voith Paper Introduces Nanotechnology Calendar Covers (HEIDENHEIM, GERMANY) Products, Announcements, Printing/Lithography/Inkjet

Nanotechnology: Small but mighty in manufacturing (YOUNGSTOWN, OH) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Events/Classes

U. hires 2 prominent scientists (SALT LAKE CITY, UT) Announcements, Academic/Education, Appointments/Promotions/New hires/Resignations/Deaths

Saudi citizenship for foreign researchers (SAUDI ARABIA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Academic/Education

New bearing coatings withstand water, acids, cleaning agents and other corrosive media (UK) Materials, Announcements

Size Matters (USA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management

October 26th, 2007

Silicon photonics awarded major research funding (UK) Chip Technology, Optical Computing, Announcements, Events/Classes, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records, Photonics/Optics/Lasers

High-tech textiles pave the way for glowing garments (UK) Announcements, Textiles/Clothing

IMEC research explores the chip/cell interface (LEUVEN, BELGIUM) Nanomedicine, Announcements

Big Opportunity In 'Nano'solar (SAN JOSE, CA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Solar/Photovoltaic, VC/Funding/Angel financing/Loans/Leases

American countries 'must commit to S&T' (WASHINGTON, DC) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Water, Events/Classes

Handheld Supercomputer On the Way (NY) Possible Futures, Chip Technology, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Hands-on Nanofabrication Workshop for Educators (STATE COLLEGE, PA) MEMS, Announcements, Academic/Education, Events/Classes

Grant awarded for nasal spray that combats biological weapons (ALACHUA, FL) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Nanomedicine, Announcements, Homeland Security, Military

Medicinal clays may heal ulcers (AUSTRALIA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

More Engineered Viral Cancer Killers (WASHINGTON, DC) Possible Futures, Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Another nanotechnolgoy example of mimicking nature: nanoreactors for one-pot multistep reactions (HAWAII) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Nanobiotechnology

Cherokee Farm draws criticism (TN) Announcements, Academic/Education, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion

Picosun and Nagoya University Announce Co-operation in Atomic Layer Deposition (JAPAN AND FINLAND) Announcements, Tools, New-Contracts/Sales/Customers

Nanotechnology Roadmap to be critiqued, expanded — Deadline Oct. 31 (PALO ALTO, CA) Announcements, Events/Classes

Medical science park planned in Tiruvallur (CHENNAI, INDIA) Nanomedicine, Announcements, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships

German - Polish cooperation in the nano-business (POLAND) Announcements, Events/Classes, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships, Trade agreements/negotiations

October 25th, 2007

Yokohama readies Advan run-flat for SEMA (JAPAN) Announcements, Automotive/Transportation

Seven U of M Professors named AAAS Fellows (MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL, MN) Announcements, Academic/Education, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Meeting convenes to discuss self-assembly and nanotechnology (CHINA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Self Assembly, Events/Classes

New imaging technique ensures rapid profiling of autoantibodies in rheumatoid arthritis (NETHERLANDS) Nanomedicine, Discoveries, Announcements

Forensic detectives get a new look (THAILAND) Products, Announcements, Law enforcement/Anti-Counterfeiting/Security/Loss prevention

NYSTAR grant recruits nanotech expert (BUFFALO, NY) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Chip Technology, Announcements, Tools, Academic/Education, Appointments/Promotions/New hires/Resignations/Deaths, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records, Photonics/Optics/Lasers

Basque scientist opens new roads to future technology (SPAIN) Discoveries, Announcements

Distinguished engineering alumni honored (MADISON, WI) Announcements, Academic/Education, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

McGill launches $750-million fundraising campaign (MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA) Announcements, Academic/Education, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

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

GE.com features Nanotechnology Lab (NISKAYUNA, NY) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Sensors

Niobium & the politics of scarcity (CONGO) Miscellaneous, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

BioSPM drives JPK into 'Technology Fast 50' (GERMANY) Announcements, Tools, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

4th International Congress of Nanotechnology (SAN FRANCISCO, CA) Announcements, Events/Classes

10 Questions (PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Textiles/Clothing

Nanoparticles to the rescue (ALBERTA, CANADA) Nanomedicine, Announcements

Commission outlines EU health policy strategy (EUROPE) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements

CONGRESS: Senate bill includes $7 million for N.D. (GRAND FORKS, ND) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Academic/Education

October 24th, 2007

NEC Launches World’s Fastest Vector Supercomputer, SX-9 (SINGAPORE) Announcements

Haryana seeking Canadian partners (INDIA AND CANADA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships, Trade agreements/negotiations

CMU gets Intel tech demonstration (PITTSBURGH, PA) Announcements, Events/Classes

Nanotechnology 'pencil sharpeners' add to researchers' nanofabrication toolbox (HAWAII) Discoveries, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Molecular Nanotechnology

With Meehan at helm, UMass-Lowell unveils $80m expansion (BOSTON, MA) Announcements, Academic/Education, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion

Intel VP at ITC calls for test development advances to meet challenges of next-gen SoC (SANTA CLARA, CA) Chip Technology, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Tools, Events/Classes

Nanotechnology: the cutting-edge branch of science to attract young students (AUSTRALIA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Copper nanoparticles harm zebrafish (HAWAII) Discoveries, Announcements, Environment, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management

Nanocomposites: From Innovation to Growth (USA) Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Textiles/Clothing, Dental

Futurists Can Say the Dumbest Things (MINNEAPOLIS, MN) Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy

Bob Steiner, a film star in the world of chemistry, dies at 89 (SEATTLE, WA) Announcements, Human Interest/Art

Bay area growth in SRI's sights (TAMPA, FL) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy

October 23rd, 2007

First of a kind real-time study of nanosilver in fish embryos raises hopes and concerns (HAWAII) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Quantum Dots/Rods

Natural slime control aids desalination (AUSTRALIA) Announcements, Water

It’s A Small World After All: NanoDay 2007 @ Penn (PHILADELPHIA, PA) Announcements, Events/Classes

G3i To Participate In Cornell's Jumpstart Program (ITHACA, NY) Announcements, Textiles/Clothing, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Platinum-rich shell, platinum-poor core (HOUSTON, TX) Announcements, Automotive/Transportation, Fuel Cells

Nanotech needs dreamers, fast thinkers, speaker says (MI) Possible Futures, Nanomedicine, Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education, Water, Automotive/Transportation

The Swedish E-Vikings are back (SWEDEN) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, VC/Funding/Angel financing/Loans/Leases

ENIAC targets energy savings (MUNICH, GERMANY) Announcements, Energy

Northern Iowa Automates Classroom Capture (IA) Announcements, Academic/Education

Super-strong body armour in sight (CAMBRIDGE, UK) Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Military, Energy, Solar/Photovoltaic

Pong and the Future of the President’s Brain (MINNEAPOLIS, MN) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Ahmadinejad: Preconditions our right (IRAN) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements

Innovative projects under way at JVIC (SPRINGFIELD, MO) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Sensors

UWM plan survives budget (MILWAUKEE, WI) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Academic/Education

Nanotechnology enters the unexplored (PROVIDENCE, RI) Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management

HN: EU to fund establishment of top Czech scientific centres (PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Academic/Education

Space elevator isn't going anywhere yet (USA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Aerospace/Space, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Life in 2020 (AUSTRALIA) Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

October 22nd, 2007

'Nailing' superlyophobic surfaces with nanotechnology (HAWAII) Discoveries, Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Fighting obesity may be as easy as ATP, says UH researcher (HOUSTON, TX) Nanomedicine, Discoveries, Announcements

Nanotech 2008 Announces Call for Abstracts (BOSTON, MA) Announcements, Events/Classes

Merck Corporate Symposium To Be Held Exclusively at NSTI Nanotech 2008-Boston (BOSTON, MA) Nanomedicine, Announcements, Events/Classes

Innovation centre with nanotechnology commercialization focus opens (EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA) Announcements, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion

NanoDynamics exploring oil and gas (BUFFALO, NY) Announcements, Energy, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships, Solar/Photovoltaic

Iran Capable of Exporting Technology to other Countries (TEHRAN, IRAN) Miscellaneous, Announcements, Human Interest/Art

Swansea joins international research group (UK AND TX) Announcements, Academic/Education, Research partnerships

Michigan's VC dries up in 3Q (MI) Nanomedicine, Announcements, VC/Funding/Angel financing/Loans/Leases

Form and Function: New Applications for Clothing (MINNEAPOLIS, MN) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Sensors, Textiles/Clothing

Is the Future Really Drying Up? (MINNEAPOLIS, MN) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Sensors, Water

Headwaters Announces Stock Repurchase, Goodwill Impairment Charge (SOUTH JORDAN, UT) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements

October 21st, 2007

Old world masterpieces may benefit from a nanotechnology cleaning (HAWAII) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

IISc gets Rs 110 cr for nanotech lab (BANGALORE, INDIA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements

'Nanobiotechnology to improve health, diagnostic methods' (SRI LANKA) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Events/Classes, Nanobiotechnology

Thinking tiny: computers that fit in a palm (UK) Possible Futures, Chip Technology, Discoveries, Announcements, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management

The U.S. government routinely conducts experiments on weather modification (TX) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, MEMS, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Sensors, Human Interest/Art

Israeli scientist targets the building blocks of Alzheimer's (ISRAEL) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Virginia town plans 5 studies on nanotechnology (PULASKI, VA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Jobs

October 20th, 2007

Iran opens tapestry exhibition (IRAN) Announcements, Textiles/Clothing, Human Interest/Art, Events/Classes

Indian endorses UA tech (FAYETTEVILLE, AR) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Sensors, Water, Human Interest/Art, Solar/Photovoltaic

Oberlin company thinking big about the small (OBERLIN, OH) Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

FastForward Radio, Live Sunday Night (USA) Announcements, Events/Classes

Columbia University offers online certificate in nanotechnology (NEW YORK, NY) Announcements, Academic/Education

Livin' large in Leuven: IMEC-backed children's book reminds of sense of wonder (LONDON, UK) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education, Human Interest/Art

SouthWest Nanotechnologies reaches financing goal (NORMAN, OK) Announcements, VC/Funding/Angel financing/Loans/Leases

Friday's Small-Cap Winners & Losers (NEW YORK, NY) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Physics graduate seeks Colombian collaborations (SAN ANTONIO, TX AND COLOMBIA) Announcements, Academic/Education, Research partnerships

Japan to be Partner Country at Hannover Fair (HANNOVER, GERMANY) Announcements, Events/Classes, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships

Award-Winning Science Photography (CAMBRIDGE, MA) Announcements, Human Interest/Art

NIST to construct $81M neutron research center (GAITHERSBURG, MD) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Tools

October 19th, 2007

AeA launches tech tutorial for Congress (WASHINGTON, DC) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Academic/Education

Building miniature 'noses' to sniff explosives (TULSA, OK) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Sensors, Military

Headwaters Weighs Anchor (ALEXANDRIA, VA) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy

RF Nano Adds Marketing VP (NEWPORT BEACH, CA) Announcements, Appointments/Promotions/New hires/Resignations/Deaths

Building tomorrow's nanofactory (UK) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Discoveries, Announcements, Self Assembly, Molecular Nanotechnology, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Thai researchers adapt nanotech to clean fish bowls (PATHUM THANI, THAILAND) Products, Announcements, Food/Agriculture/Supplements, Home, Personal Care

Student rewarded for platinum nanotube research - 19th October 2007 (RIVERSIDE, CA) Announcements, Events/Classes, Fuel Cells

Looking ahead: An overview of the upcoming University expansion (PA) Announcements, Academic/Education, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion

UB recruits well-known scientist to develop electronics of the future (BUFFALO, NY) Spintronics, Announcements, Academic/Education, Appointments/Promotions/New hires/Resignations/Deaths, Quantum Dots/Rods

ITRI pushes technology sector to new frontiers of innovation (TAIWAN) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Patents/IP/Tech Transfer/Licensing

Fullerenes for hydrogen storage (HAWAII) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy, Automotive/Transportation

NIH and India partner to develop low-cost medical technologies (USA AND INDIA) Nanomedicine, Announcements, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships, Research partnerships

Nanotech business bringing 20 high-wage jobs to Collier (NAPLES, FL) Materials, Announcements, Jobs, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion

Basis for pan-European cooperation: 'Micro/Nano-Atlas of Europe' analyses technologies and markets in high-tech clusters (EUROPE) Announcements, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships

October 18th, 2007

Nanoparticle reveals sulfur's Midas touch (PALO ALTO, CA) Discoveries, Announcements

Topography, not chemistry, may be most important factor in bone formation (BOSTON, MA) Nanomedicine, Discoveries, Announcements

Artificial cornea set for clinical trials next year (POTSDAM, GERMANY) Nanomedicine, Announcements

NSA Data Faster Than a Physics Digit (FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, MD) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Law enforcement/Anti-Counterfeiting/Security/Loss prevention

Exhibit puts science under the microscope (APPLETON, WI) Announcements, Human Interest/Art, Events/Classes

Administration winds up for launch of five-year capital campaign (PHILADELPHIA, PA) Announcements, Academic/Education

Czech cluster develops dressing that enhances wound healing (PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC) Nanomedicine, Announcements, Military, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships, Research partnerships

MichBio Expo: Nanotechnology will be ‘third industrial revolution’ (LANSING, MI) Possible Futures, Announcements, Events/Classes

University News (ST. LOUIS, MO) Announcements, Events/Classes

October 17th, 2007

The unexpected benefits of using magnetic nanoparticles in immunoassays (HAWAII) Nanomedicine, Discoveries, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

An interview with Tyler Jacks on the new David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research (CAMBRIDGE, MA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Nano-demodulator used in working radio (IRVINE, CA) Nanoelectronics, Discoveries, Announcements

From the Expo Floor: Timberland Pro Displays Dry Ice, Nanotechnology (CHICAGO, IL) Announcements, Textiles/Clothing, Events/Classes

Personalized medicine gets shot in arm (TEMPE, AZ) Nanomedicine, Announcements, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships, Research partnerships

Lennart Nilsson Award 2007: Felice Frankel selected for crystal-clear scientific images (CAMBRIDGE, MA) Announcements, Human Interest/Art, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Nano Conference Debuts (ORLANDO, FL) Announcements, Events/Classes, Photonics/Optics/Lasers

Shining a new light on nanowires (CAMBRIDGE, MA) Nanoelectronics, Discoveries, Announcements, Energy, Solar/Photovoltaic

Da Vinci Soaks Up Volatility, Preps Healthcare Hedge Fund (ZURICH, SWITZERLAND) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements

Understanding high-k dielectrics easier, thanks to new model (LONDON, UK) Chip Technology, Discoveries, Announcements

UT professor gets fuel from industry byproduct, rays from sun (TOLEDO, OH) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Water, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Analysis: Investment strategies for volatile markets (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) Possible Futures, Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Editorial: Visionary energy center at Stony Brook (STONY BROOK, NY) Announcements, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Research partnerships, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion

What is Nanotechnology? (UK) Announcements, Patents/IP/Tech Transfer/Licensing, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management

Push-button nanotechnology (HAWAII) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Quantum Dots/Rods

Dr. Michael Postek, NIST to Keynote 2008 Micro and NanoManufacturing Events (FRAMINGHAM, MA) Announcements, Events/Classes

Researchers using viruses to build nano-electronics (CAMBRIDGE, MA) Discoveries, Sensors, Military, Battery Technology/Capacitors/Generators/Piezoelectrics, Solar/Photovoltaic

Nano technology to address industrial sector needs (SRI LANKA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Industrial

Energy Goes High-Tech (BERKELEY, CA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy, Solar/Photovoltaic

New nanotechnology wastewater treatment system for removing heavy metals (HAWAII) Announcements, Environment, Water

Bouncing bucky balls (LIVERPOOL, UK AND BOLOGNA, ITALY) Discoveries, Announcements

Tampa's TransGenex names Lucas CEO, president (TAMPA, FL) Nanomedicine, Announcements, Patents/IP/Tech Transfer/Licensing, Appointments/Promotions/New hires/Resignations/Deaths

Bill Joy: Better to be in green tech than Internet (CAMBRIDGE, MA) Announcements, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Events/Classes, Solar/Photovoltaic, VC/Funding/Angel financing/Loans/Leases

October 16th, 2007

Qimonda, technical university open doors to non-profit research lab (GERMANY) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Nanoelectronics, Announcements, Academic/Education, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships, Research partnerships, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion

What you'll be driving in 2057 (UK) Possible Futures, Announcements, Automotive/Transportation

3D nanoprinter makes oxide sculptures (URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, IL) Discoveries, Announcements, Printing/Lithography/Inkjet

Germany's 900m euro molecular imaging drive (HAMBURG, GERMANY) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Tools, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships, Research partnerships

Venture Capital Flood (USA) Announcements, Energy, Battery Technology/Capacitors/Generators/Piezoelectrics, Solar/Photovoltaic

Toshiba Validates Imprint Lithography for <32 nm (AUSTIN, TX AND TOKYO, JAPAN) Chip Technology, Announcements, Printing/Lithography/Inkjet

Center works to facilitate art, science collaboration (LOS ANGELES, CA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education, Human Interest/Art

ISRAEL - Bar Ilan University makes solar cells 10x bigger thanks to Nanotechnology (ISRAEL) Discoveries, Announcements, Energy, Solar/Photovoltaic

Firms significantly strengthening research (PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Metactronics - a metamaterial-inspired nanotechnology approach towards electronics (HAWAII) Chip Technology, Nanoelectronics, Discoveries, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

UO to get academic gift of $74.5 million (EUGENE, OR) Announcements, Academic/Education, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Water is the basis of all life (MALAYSIA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Water

Nanotrend #2: Fresher Food (MINNEAPOLIS, MN) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Food/Agriculture/Supplements

October 15th, 2007

Qimonda, Dresden University launch materials lab (MUNICH, GERMANY) Memory Technology, Announcements, Research partnerships, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion

James Canton On The Future (NEW YORK, NY) Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

University Unveils Nano Technology Programs (ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA) Announcements, Academic/Education, Nanobiotechnology

Medical nanoimaging pinpoints cause of cataracts (FRANCE) Nanomedicine, Discoveries, Announcements, Tools

For disruptive technologies, look to material sciences (CAMBRIDGE, MA) Possible Futures, Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Jobs, Preparing for Nano, Water, Sports, Solar/Photovoltaic

Public Debate: Nanomedicine… hype? Or a real revolution in healthcare? (UK) Nanomedicine, Announcements, Events/Classes

Interview: BT 'futurologist': AI entity will win Nobel by 2020 (UK) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Future PCs to be made from tiny carbon tubes (UK) Possible Futures, Chip Technology, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Roundup, deals, Biotech (LOWELL, MA) Announcements, Energy, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records, Solar/Photovoltaic

Lipid-modulated assembly of magnetized iron-filled carbon nanotubes in millimeter-scale structures (UK) Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Discoveries, Announcements, Self Assembly

X-ray Diffractometer Employs Cross Beam Optics (THE WOODLANDS, TX) Announcements, Tools

Enzyme Humility (MA) Possible Futures, Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

The plan for eternal life, new technique (INDIA) Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Artificial Intelligence, Life Extension/Cryonics

‘Explosive’ growth in science research (IRELAND) Announcements, Events/Classes

The Grenoble model: My lunch with Jean-Charles and other stories (FRANCE) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education, Human Interest/Art

Challenges Of Risk-Based Nanotech Research (HOUSTON, TX) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management

Setting Priorities For Nanotech (WASHINGTON, DC) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management

Fred Kavli to introduce prestigious science awards at DC climate conference (WASHINGTON, DC) Announcements, Environment, Events/Classes, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Nano App Summit agenda (CLEVELAND, OH) Announcements, Events/Classes

Cleveland summit showcases wonders of nanotechnology (CLEVELAND, OH) Announcements, Academic/Education, Events/Classes

How small became really big (IRELAND) Chip Technology, Nanoelectronics, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Personal Care

October 14th, 2007

Universities find lab space helps lure top researchers ( NORFOLK, VA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion

Mysteries of making computer chips (AUSTRALIA) Chip Technology, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Quantum dot imaging could benefit embryonic stem cell therapy (HAWAII) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Quantum Dots/Rods

EU funds reverse brain drain process for Turkey (TURKEY) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Sensors, Photonics/Optics/Lasers, RFID

Russian government orders probing proposals for use of nanotechnology (RUSSIA) Nanomedicine, Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Food/Agriculture/Supplements, Construction

Nano-based Gel Launched (SWITZERLAND) Products, Announcements, Personal Care

Kalam to visit US (INDIA AND WASHINGTON, DC) Announcements, Events/Classes

Do corporate donations hurt academic independence? (ISRAEL) Academic/Education, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

October 13th, 2007

Free 10-hour nanotechnology course (HAWAII) Announcements, Academic/Education

Forget rockets – go to Mars in a cosmic fruit bowl (UK) Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Aerospace/Space

Nanoparticle lights up at the site of cancer (CAMBRIDGE, MA) Nanomedicine, Discoveries, Announcements, Quantum Dots/Rods

Russian stake in firm grows (ALBANY, NY AND RUSSIA) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements, Fuel Cells

High-tech training facility opens (SAN BERNARDINO, CA) Announcements, Academic/Education, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion

India, Russia to boost bilateral trade (INDIA AND RUSSIA) Announcements, Trade agreements/negotiations

There is more to prawns than food (INDIA AND TAIWAN) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art, Events/Classes

$2.18 Million Goes Toward DNA Sequencing (IRVINE, CA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

30 STRONG: Engineering ingenuity pays off (AK) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy

NanoRegulation conference report released (EUROPE) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Events/Classes

Announcement: Nanoelectronics meeting in Spain (SPAIN) Nanoelectronics, Announcements, Events/Classes

University gets energy research award (DURHAM, ONTARIO, CANADA) Announcements, Energy, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

A Safe Bet (WASHINGTON, DC) Announcements, Homeland Security, Military

University of Pittsburgh Calendar of Events, Oct. 24-31 (PITTSBURGH, PA) Announcements, Events/Classes

Nanomedicine – copying Nature to solve problems (EUROPE) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Events/Classes

October 12th, 2007

Cookson expands India R&D center (INDIA) Chip Technology, Nanoelectronics, Announcements

BUYINS.NET: CEA, CVV, AXR, WOS, PRW, URZ Have Been Removed From Naked Short List Today (NEW YORK, NY) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Chip Technology, Announcements, Tools

Kaleido Technology stepping up its ultra-precision offerings (DENMARK) Announcements, Tools, Photonics/Optics/Lasers

Researchers think drug use can be detected in fingerprints (UK) Discoveries, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art, Law enforcement/Anti-Counterfeiting/Security/Loss prevention

Nano-agglomeration disputed (WASHINGTON, DC) Announcements, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management

The magic of science photo competition (NETHERLANDS) Announcements, Events/Classes, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Europe's Nobel Week (EUROPE) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Roper Industries exploits niche markets by buying like-minded technology firms (AZ) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Acquisitions/Mergers/Splits

Sematech talks about selling Austin lab (AUSTIN, TX) Announcements

Advanced Nanotechnology sales surge (SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements, Financial Reports, Energy

October 11th, 2007

Patterns reveal sci-tech ideas at Digital'07 art expo (NEW YORK, NY) Announcements, Human Interest/Art, Events/Classes

India 'must regulate nanotechnology' urgently (NEW DELHI, INDIA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management

A venturesome woman (ISRAEL) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

UB nanotech gets a lift (BUFFALO, NY) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Jobs, Academic/Education, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records, Photonics/Optics/Lasers

Shengda Tech: A Nanotech-Scale Bubble? (NEW YORK, NY) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

WSU to host prominent nanoscience conference (DETROIT, MI) Announcements, Events/Classes

Nanotrend #1: Smart Clothes (MINNEAPOLIS, MN) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Sensors, Military, Textiles/Clothing, Battery Technology/Capacitors/Generators/Piezoelectrics

Exclusive Interview: EPSRC's new chief executive, David Delpy (UK) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

How Ireland is building its research capital (DUBLIN, IRELAND) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education

Russia approves increase in 2007 state investment to $26 billion -1 (MOSCOW, RUSSIA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements

Innovalight predicts its silicon ink will dramatically cut cost of solar power (SANTA CLARA,) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements, Energy, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion

New equipment marks milestone in Mountbatten construction (UK) Announcements, Tools, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion

October 10th, 2007

High-performance, flexible nanotechnology hydrogen sensors (HAWAII) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Sensors, Energy

Green efforts fail to clean up Tel Aviv's dirty air (TEL AVIV, ISRAEL) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Environment

Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney must gel soon or England’s number could be up (UK) Materials, Announcements, Events/Classes

Dr. Haldor Topsøe to be sole proprietor of Topsøe (COPENHAGEN, DENMARK) Announcements, Acquisitions/Mergers/Splits

Workshop: Nanomaterials and gender aspects in research and technology (GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN) Materials, Announcements, Events/Classes

GE and Alberta team up to develop technology (EDMONTON, CANADA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Manuscripts wanted for new Journal of Nanoneuroscience (HAWAII) Nanomedicine, Announcements, Nanobiotechnology

Story Tips from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, October 2007 (OAK RIDGE, TN) Nanomedicine, Announcements

IVAM updates success story - Product Market 'Micro, Nano & Materials' at MicroTechnology/Hannover Messe 2008 (HANNOVER, GERMANY) Announcements, Events/Classes

EUR 900 million for German molecular imaging research (EUROPE) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Tools

Instant Expert: Death (UK) Ethics, Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

The Nanotech Potion: The Cure for the Internet Bubble Blues (NY) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

UK Government Drives Nanotech Companies To France (UK) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Paper Batteries, 200mpg Cars, and Biobricks (HARTFORD, CT) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Automotive/Transportation, Human Interest/Art, Battery Technology/Capacitors/Generators/Piezoelectrics

FP7 Forum, Turkey (ANKARA, TURKEY) Announcements, Events/Classes

Poland’s ITE orders sputtering tool from Surrey NanoSystems (NEWHAVEN, UK AND POLAND) Announcements, Tools, New-Contracts/Sales/Customers

October 9th, 2007

Unlocking nature's protein material concepts enables tomorrow's nanotechnology materials and cures (HAWAII) Nanomedicine, Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Self Assembly, Nanobiotechnology

BSI British Standards will publish nine documents for nanotechnology terminology (UK) Announcements, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management

Case Study: Georgia Tech's New Marcus Nantechnology Building Cleanroom Facilities (ATLANTA, GA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion

Inorganic Printed Electronics - The Great Opportunity (NH) Chip Technology, Nanoelectronics, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Liveblogging the Productive Nanosystems conference on nanotechnology (PALO ALTO, CA) Announcements, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Events/Classes

Opportunity to publish your nanotoxicology research (HAWAII) Announcements, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management

Former AU professor to deliver McMahon Lecture (ALFRED, NY) Molecular Machines, Materials, Announcements, Events/Classes

Nanotech for flip-chips blows hot and cold (RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC) Chip Technology, Announcements

The Culture War on Facts (CA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

Nanotechnology and Second Life (SECOND LIFE) Announcements, Human Interest/Art

Tuesday's ETF Winners & Losers (NEW YORK, NY) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements, Battery Technology/Capacitors/Generators/Piezoelectrics

Chinese gov't to sponsor 5,000 graduates abroad (BEIJING, CHINA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Academic/Education

Editor's Note: The Reason for Reason (CA) Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management

Meet School of Dentistry Dean John Sauk (LOUISVILLE, KY) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Academic/Education, Dental

JPK Instruments continues to expand - production capacity extended to meet increasing sales volume (BERLIN, GERMANY) Announcements, Tools, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion

PhD fellowships – Nanoscale approaches to bacterial biofilms (DENMARK) Nanomedicine, Announcements, Academic/Education, Nanobiotechnology

Why being unreasonable is a virtue (INDIA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy

Call for Entries (NY) Announcements

October 8th, 2007

Collaboration is key to protecting nanotechnology workers (HAWAII) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management

Lab to lend a hand to more firms (UK) Announcements, Research partnerships

7th Alcor Conference Converage (WASHINGTON, DC) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Events/Classes, Life Extension/Cryonics

Unveiling the structure of microcrystals with synchrotron radiation (EUROPE) Discoveries, Announcements

PGA Mail - Keeping the industry posted (AUSTRALIA) Discoveries, Announcements, Sports

Exoplanets, chaos in the weather and nanotubes theoretical Physics prize honorees (STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN) Possible Futures, Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Announcements, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Building Jack's beanstalk (HYDERABAD, INDIA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Aerospace/Space, Events/Classes

Tiny tech has big future (HATTIESBURG, MS) Materials, Announcements, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion

nLIGHT acquires LIEKKI (VANCOUVER, WA) Announcements, Acquisitions/Mergers/Splits

Leading Scientists to Present Computational and Informatics Solutions at Accelrys Science Forum Series (SAN DIEGO, CA) Nanomedicine, Announcements, Events/Classes, Nanobiotechnology

Faculty Team to Develop Nanotech Risk Assessment Minor (BALTIMORE, MD) Announcements, Academic/Education, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management

From blue collar to green chemistry (CA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Environment, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management

ENIAC Forum 2007, Hungary (BUDAPEST, HUNGARY) Nanoelectronics, Announcements, Events/Classes

Nanoballs deliver drugs (NETHERLANDS) Nanomedicine, Discoveries, Announcements

Hong Kong : SSW & MAL to tell success stories of nanotechnology (HONG KONG) Announcements, Events/Classes

"Properties and Technological Applications of Superconducting Nanowire Devices" (ATLANTA, GA) Nanoelectronics, Announcements, Events/Classes

Oberlin nanotech firm secures investment (CLEVELAND, OH) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Announcements

IP Philippines Rolls Out Activities for IPRs Celebration (MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES) Announcements, Patents/IP/Tech Transfer/Licensing, Events/Classes

Siemens launches Competition for Innovative Indian Entrepreneurs (INDIA) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Water Technology Takes Center Stage During Climate Change (DAVIS, CA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Environment, Water, Events/Classes

Baby steps to reach out to consumers (INDIA) Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Nano Dreams (INDIA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Texas Investor Eyes Space Station as Orbiting Pharma Lab (MOFFETT FIELD, CA) Nanomedicine, Announcements, Aerospace/Space

October 7th, 2007

Avoiding yield killers in 3D nanoimprint lithography (HAWAII) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Photonics/Optics/Lasers, Printing/Lithography/Inkjet

Iran steps up in Nanotech ranking (IRAN) Announcements

Developing a Nanotechnology Code of Conduct for European Industry (EUROPE) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Events/Classes

Business calendar (WINSTON-SALEM, NC) Announcements, Energy, Events/Classes

Korea's Asian Opportunity (SOUTH KOREA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Human Interest/Art

October 6th, 2007

Fingerprint technology wins Eeda cash (NORFOLK, UK) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

'Most bizarre' nanotechnology image (HAWAII) Announcements, Human Interest/Art

Stopping Climate Change (or not) (HARTFORD, CT) Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Molecular Nanotechnology, Environment

UT-ORNL Governor's Chair makes discovery in protein folding (OAK RIDGE, TN) Nanomedicine, Discoveries, Announcements, Nanobiotechnology

Nanotechnology subject of big talk at conference (DALLAS, TX) Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy, Events/Classes

Division of Bioengineering and Physical Science transferred to the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (HAWAII) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements

Molecular Foundry at Berkeley lab gets LEED gold (BERKELEY, CA) Announcements, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

October 5th, 2007

SEI Chemical Introduces High-End Water-Based Clear Sealer That Provides Unmatched Bonding for Topcoats on Porous Surfaces (HAWAII) Products, Materials, Announcements

Edmonton cashes in on oilsands sector (EDMONTON, CANADA) Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Events/Classes

Nigeria: France Supports India's Bid for UN Permanent Seat (FRANCE AND INDIA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Trade agreements/negotiations

Innovation Nation (NEW YORK, NY) Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Productronica 2007 presents trends and innovations of electronic production (MUNICH, GERMANY) Announcements, Automotive/Transportation, Industrial, Events/Classes

Harry Reid: Reid Hails Passage of Defense Funding Bill (WASHINGTON, DC) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Military

Science of Ultra-Small Poised to Bring Gigantic Gains; UA Positions Itself as Nanotechnology Leader (TUSCALOOSA, AL) Chip Technology, Announcements, Tools, Academic/Education

Computer-aided nanoparticle synthesis (UK) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Tools, Photonics/Optics/Lasers

October 4th, 2007

Altair Nanotech Inc. Gains 5.09% On Higher Volume (NEW YORK, NY) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements, Battery Technology/Capacitors/Generators/Piezoelectrics

New Drug to Treat Female Sexual Dyfunction and Increase Libido (DALLAS, TX) Nanomedicine, Announcements, Human Interest/Art

Nanotechnology engineering will lead to revolutionary materials like transparent 'plastic steel' (HAWAII) Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Axion to Provide Batteries for New York State-Funded Demonstration to Provide Additional Peak Power Capacity (NY) Announcements, Battery Technology/Capacitors/Generators/Piezoelectrics, New-Contracts/Sales/Customers

Wyo Senators bring defense bill bacon (WASHINGTON, DC) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Materials, Announcements

One-day course: What is nanomedicine? (LONDON, UK) Nanomedicine, Announcements, Events/Classes

Mother-of-pearl inspires super-strong plastic (ANN ARBOR, MI) Discoveries, Materials, Announcements

NSF grants to fund Sage scholarships (ALBANY, NY) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Tools, Academic/Education, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

High hopes but low spending when it comes to innovation: survey (THAILAND) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Researcher working on next generation of artificial muscles (RENO, NV) Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Nanomedicine, Discoveries, Announcements

Samsung launches a new range of washing machines (NEW DELHI, INDIA) Products, Announcements, Home

Learning Curves: Collapsing Bridges, Breaking Levees — Who Will Save the Cities? (BROOKLYN, NY) Announcements, Academic/Education, Human Interest/Art, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

First ESC in India gets off to robust start (BENGALURU, INDIA) Chip Technology, Announcements, Events/Classes, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion

Remember Sputnik ((MINNEAPOLIS, MN) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Aerospace/Space

MINAM established industrial management board and starts new services (LUXEMBOURG) Announcements, Events/Classes

Event: nanotechnologies for construction applications (VALENCIA, SPAIN) Announcements, Events/Classes, Construction

High-tech revolution changing face of India (NEEMANA, INDIA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Jobs, Human Interest/Art

Hybrid approach to solar power brings rewards (LONDON, UK) Announcements, Energy, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records, Solar/Photovoltaic

Linking Cigarette Smoke And Obesity: What Our Genes And Environmental Factors Tell Us (RICHLAND, WA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Sensors

Law school receives nanotechnology grant (TEMPE, AZ) Announcements, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Studying Component Parts of Living Cells With Carbon Nanotube Cellular Probes (AUSTRALIA) Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Nanomedicine, Announcements, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

October 3rd, 2007

Sony plans to release OLED TV display in December (JAPAN) Products, Announcements, Home, Display technology/LEDs/SS Lighting/OLEDs

Spinning carbon nanotube cotton in the nanotechnology lab (HAWAII) Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Materials, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Auckland Must Prepare To Meet Future Crises (AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Possible Futures, Announcements

Micro and nanotechnology based aerospace system pilot project fund launched (HAWAII) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements, Aerospace/Space

International biosensors workshop inaugurated at Zuarinagar (VASCO, INDIA) Announcements, Sensors, Events/Classes

Kyrgyz Nanotechnologies (KYRGYZSTAN) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements

If CMOS is the future, do nanotechnologies stand a chance? (NY) Chip Technology, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Funding problems too big for Cambridge nanotechnology firm (CAMBRIDGE, UK) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements

Aid package jobs boost (AUSTRALIA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements, Jobs

First organic circuits cast (SEATTLE, WA AND PALO ALTO, CA) Chip Technology, Announcements, Self Assembly, Research partnerships

Technopreneurs in the Spotlight at GES 2007 (SINGAPORE) Announcements, Food/Agriculture/Supplements, Events/Classes

Tech exhibition shows German innovations (SHANGHAI, CHINA) Announcements, Events/Classes

CPPF: CANEUS Nanotechnology Pilot Project Fund Launched (MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements, Aerospace/Space

Nanotechnology for Photovoltaics (NISKAYUNA, NY) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Energy, Solar/Photovoltaic

Open Science Grid (USA) Announcements, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships

Nano-scale finish offers PCB protection (AMMERSBEK, GERMANY) Chip Technology, Nanoelectronics, Announcements

Australia : Australian Merino features in London, UK (AUSTRALIA AND LONDON, UK) Announcements, Textiles/Clothing, Events/Classes

Stopping atoms (AUSTIN, TX) Discoveries, Announcements

Wicked Complexity and False Certainty (TEMPE, AZ) Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

October 2nd, 2007

ORHS science dept. chairperson testifies before Congressional committee (WASHINGTON, DC) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Academic/Education

Other business news: (PITTSBURGH, PA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Materials, Announcements, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records, Quantum Dots/Rods

AHK Serves as The Bridge Between Taiwanese and German Business (TAIWAN AND GERMANY) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships, Trade agreements/negotiations

Nanotechnology monorail cargo shuttles (HAWAII) Molecular Machines, Discoveries, Molecular Nanotechnology

Paint: It keeps your lights on now, too (NAPLES, FL) Possible Futures, Materials, Announcements, Energy

Nanoscience Grants Given To Colleges (LITTLE ROCK, AR) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

United States: Risk Mitigation Strategies For Manufacturers Of Nanomaterials (USA) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management

CNT compounds for thermoplastics (WINONA, MN) Nanotubes/Buckyballs, Materials, Announcements

EU project delves into nanotechnologies to solve age-old problem for marine vessels (EUROPE) Announcements, Environment, Energy, Marine/Watercraft

Nanotechnology shrinks motion sensors for consumer market (GENEVA, SWITZERLAND) Announcements, Sensors

Kylin to collaborate on RNAi research (WEST LAFAYETTE, IN) Nanomedicine, Announcements, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships

Scientists work on chemo alternative (HUNTINGTON, WV) Nanomedicine, Discoveries, Announcements

Nano-Fashion Will Be Big Business (MINNEAPOLIS, MN) Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Textiles/Clothing

October 1st, 2007

Nanometrics Inc. Gains 3.46% On Higher Volume (NEW YORK, NY) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

2 high-tech labs to open at Chengkung University (TAIPEI, TAIWAN) Chip Technology, Announcements, Academic/Education, Research partnerships

The long and winding road from the Beatles to 3D nanotechnology imaging (HAWAII) Miscellaneous, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts

Light Blue Raises $26M (CAMBRIDGE, UK) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements, Photonics/Optics/Lasers

Tatas likely to relaunch Indica in the UK (INDIA AND UK) Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements

ICC to launch bags that meet environmental standards (BANGKOK, THAILAND) Products, Announcements

A convergence of visions found in hydrogen coalition (BEAUMONT, TX) Energy, Alliances/Partnerships/Distributorships

IBM fabs graphene FETs (PORTLAND, OR) Chip Technology, Announcements, Military

SMTAI 2008: Call for Abstracts (EDINA, MN) MEMS, Materials, Announcements, Events/Classes

Eliminating Probe Interactions, Other Metrology Issues (SANTA CLARA, CA) Chip Technology, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Events/Classes

General Electric in Niskayuna to receive federal grant (WASHINGTON, DC) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Materials, Announcements, Environment, Energy, Industrial, Grants/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

Privacy threats are no longer 'terra incognita' (MONTREAL, CANADA) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Miscellaneous, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts, Homeland Security, Law enforcement/Anti-Counterfeiting/Security/Loss prevention

Building budget increases (LAS VEGAS, NV) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Academic/Education, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion

Minister urges rapid action on multi-billion euro Joint Technology Initiatives (EUROPE) Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Research partnerships