http://www.nanotech-now.com/ The most recent news stories from Nanotechnology Now en-us Copyright (c) 2007 Nanotechnology Now. All rights reserved. Wed, 22 May 2013 08:49:45 PST http://www.nanotech-now.com/layout/logo_rss.gif http://www.nanotech-now.com/ 250 49 The most recent news stories from Nanotechnology Now http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=47510 From the high-resolution glow of flat screen televisions to light bulbs that last for years, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) continue to transform technology. The celebrated efficiency and versatility of... PST http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=47509 Northwestern University researchers have developed a new method for delivering molecules into single, targeted cells through temporary holes in the cell surface. The technique could find applications... PST http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=47508 Positively charged gold nanoparticles are usually toxic to cells, but cancer cells somehow manage to avoid nanoparticle toxicity. Mayo Clinic researchers found out why and determined how to make the n... PST http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=47507 Cancers of all types become most deadly when they metastasize and spread tumors throughout the body. Once cancer has reached this stage, it becomes very difficult for doctors to locate and treat the n... PST http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=47506 The results of a new study led by George Washington University Professor Tianshu Li provide direct computational evidence that nucleation of ice in small droplets is strongly size-dependent, an import... PST http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=47505 Xmark Media announces the launch of Vacuum Expo and its partner conference, Vacuum Symposium. In response to industry needs and enthusiasm, the organisers have added a new meeting this year. PST http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=47504 INSCX™ exchange signals further expansion of its Trade Finance Liquidity programme for Nanomaterial (NM) producers. The programme enables producers to acquire capital to deliver upscale capacity in th... PST http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=47503 JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter, reports on the work of the Nano-Mechanics Laboratory at the Indian Institut... PST http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=47502 Imec and GLOBALFOUNDRIES announced today that they have expanded joint development efforts to advance STT-MRAM (spin-transfer torque magnetoresistive random access memory) technology. PST http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=47501 - 42 per cent have experienced accidental water damage - 54 per cent take their phone into the toilet - 70 per cent take their phone into the rain - Although more women than men take their phone in... PST http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=47448 Space advocacy organizations, educational institutions, and companies from around the world are among the 22 groups that will be presenting as exhibitors at this year's International Space Development... Mon, 13 May 2013 21:13:49 PST http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=47411 Nanotechnologies and stem-cell technology are areas in which Chinese and US companies can have significant cooperation, a delegation of business executives from China and their American hosts agreed. ... Tue, 07 May 2013 20:45:39 PST http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=47389 This blog has chronicled many nanomaterials suggested for cleaning up oil spills over the years, with the most recent being an aerogel developed in China that the researchers claim to be the lightest... Sat, 04 May 2013 09:03:22 PST http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=47372 A next-generation material first earmarked for use in electronics has proven itself a capable clean-up agent for polluted waters. Boron nitride, or "white graphene", is similar to its namesake: she... Wed, 01 May 2013 09:00:40 PST http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=47328 The National Space Society announces the selection of four new additions to its leadership team: Dr. Stanley G. Rosen to the newly created position of Vice Chairman of the Society's Board of Director... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:50:17 PST http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=47324 Small World is a blog about new developments in nanotechnology funded by Nanopinion, a European Commission project. All the posts are commissioned by the Guardian, which has complete editorial control... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:42:52 PST http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=47217 For decades now, researchers have been trying to get computers to behave like artificial brains instead of merely binary data crunchers. One of the obstacles in creating this capability has been that... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:03:04 PST http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=47196 Research out of the University of Michigan may have developed a method for reversing the process of rusting. But perhaps the more important potential for the development, which involves exposing coppe... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:56:20 PST http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=47133 n deference to the ancient custom of world leaders exchanging tchotchkes, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will bestow upon US President Barack Obama, when he arrives on Wednesday for a three-day vis... Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:45:32 PST http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=46983 Research into improving photovoltaics (PVs) is one of the most dynamic areas of nanotechnology. The range of nanomaterials and approaches to using them for increasing the energy conversion efficiency... Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:03:25 PST