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200 articles posted this month

February 28th, 2010

At Rice, growth still tops the list of priorities (HOUSTON, TX)
Nanomedicine, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts/Journals/White papers/Posters, Academic/Education, Environment, Nanobiotechnology, Solar/Photovoltaic, News and information, Physics

OSU dials up research dollars (COLUMBUS, OH)
Nanomedicine, Academic/Education, Grants/Sponsored Research/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records, Nanobiotechnology, Alliances/Trade associations/Partnerships/Distributorships, News and information

UNCG says pharmacy school could boost Triad, too (GREENSBORO, NC)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Nanomedicine, Jobs, Academic/Education, Nanobiotechnology, Alliances/Trade associations/Partnerships/Distributorships, News and information

Greensboro's Goldilocks economy (GREENSBORO, NC)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Jobs, Academic/Education, Alliances/Trade associations/Partnerships/Distributorships, News and information

February 27th, 2010

Modern uses of Sudbury's nickel (SUDBURY, NORTHERN ONTARIO, CANADA)
Possible Futures, Nanomedicine, Materials/Metamaterials/Magnetoresistance, Announcements, Aerospace/Space, Events/Classes, News and information

Merdeka Awards: Nanotechnology, the promise of the future (MALAYSIA)
Possible Futures, Nanomedicine, Announcements, Academic/Education, Environment, Energy, Water, Nanobiotechnology, Construction, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion, News and information

Tiny particles expand frontier of medicine (TORONTO)
Possible Futures, Nanomedicine, Announcements, Academic/Education, Sensors, Nanobiotechnology, News and information

February 26th, 2010

Sci-fi meets society (JOHANNESBURG)
Ethics, Announcements, Preparing for Nano, Artificial Intelligence, Events/Classes, News and information

Full Circle Investments plans $30M fund (PITTSBURGH, PA)
Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements, Jobs, News and information

Canadian Companies Pitch Their Cleantech Innovations to the World (CANADA)
Announcements, Environment, Food/Agriculture/Supplements, Events/Classes, News and information

Middle East Water Security Worries the Prince of Jordan (MIDDLE EAST)
Announcements, Water, News and information

GEA Process Engineering in the forefront of new technology: Spray drying of nano particles allows safe industrial use (EU)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Possible Futures, Announcements, Environment, Automotive/Transportation, Textiles/Clothing, Industrial, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, Alliances/Trade associations/Partnerships/Distributorships, News and information

A number of European companies working together to create innovative façades with nanomaterials (EU)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Alliances/Trade associations/Partnerships/Distributorships, Construction, News and information

Nanotechnology approach may fight problems linked to chemo
Possible Futures, Nanomedicine, Announcements, Academic/Education, Nanobiotechnology, Alliances/Trade associations/Partnerships/Distributorships, News and information

Nanotubes mimic biological ion channels (AUSTRALIA)
Possible Futures, Nanotubes/Buckyballs/Fullerenes/Nanorods/Nanostrings, Discoveries, Announcements, Academic/Education, Water, News and information

February 25th, 2010

Nanotechnology may tap into your mind (AUSTRALIA & JAPAN)
Possible Futures, Nanomedicine, Announcements, Sensors, Nanobiotechnology, Brain-Computer Interfaces, News and information

Pitt outlines plans for capital expansion
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Jobs, Academic/Education, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion, News and information

No Small Matter
Announcements, Tools, Events/Classes, News and information

Silicon Valley Offers "Bloom Box" Alternative Energy Solution
Products, Announcements, Environment, Energy, Fuel Cells, News and information

Graphic Graphene
Products, Announcements, RFID, News and information

Scaling Up Solar Power (SANTA CLARA, CA)
Products, Profiles, Announcements, Tools, Energy, Solar/Photovoltaic, Thin films, News and information

Environmental, health impacts of engineered nanomaterials theme of INBT’s annual symposium (BALTIMORE, MD)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Preparing for Nano, Environment, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, Events/Classes, Nanobiotechnology, News and information

February 24th, 2010

Breakthrough in All-Optical Processing Could Bring Terabit Data Speeds (ATLANTA, GA)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Possible Futures, Optical computing/Photonic computing, Discoveries, Announcements, Photonics/Optics/Lasers, News and information

Nanowire RAM to make ever-ready computers
Possible Futures, Spintronics, Memory Technology, Nanoelectronics, Announcements, Quantum nanoscience, News and information

Editorial: A shot in the arm (GREENSBORO, NC)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Nanomedicine, Announcements, Jobs, Academic/Education, Nanobiotechnology, Alliances/Trade associations/Partnerships/Distributorships, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion, News and information

Sunscreen's zinc factor ends up in blood (AUSTRALIA)
Products, Announcements, Personal Care/Cosmetics, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, News and information

Solar Thin Films, Inc. Retains Chartered Capital Advisors, Inc.
Announcements, Appointments/Promotions/New hires/Resignations/Deaths, Acquisitions/Mergers/Splits, Solar/Photovoltaic, Thin films, News and information

DOE Funds Huge Solar Project (MOJAVE DESERT)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Environment, Energy, Solar/Photovoltaic, News and information

Scaling Up Solar Power
Products, Profiles, Energy, Solar/Photovoltaic, Videos/Movies, News and information

Searching for Biofuels' Sweet Spot (BRAZIL)
Investments/IPO's/Splits, Profiles, Announcements, Energy, News and information, Synthetic Biology

February 23rd, 2010

Watchdog to regulate nano technology soon (INDIA)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Nanomedicine, Materials/Metamaterials/Magnetoresistance, Announcements, Preparing for Nano, Food/Agriculture/Supplements, Personal Care/Cosmetics, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, News and information

Integrated Nano-Science & Commodity Exchange: Exchange Consultation Initiative With Carbon Black Manufacturers Launched (EU)
Materials/Metamaterials/Magnetoresistance, Announcements, Alliances/Trade associations/Partnerships/Distributorships, News and information

University to compare US, UK in certification (ISTANBUL)
Announcements, Academic/Education, Environment, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion, News and information

Cultivating curiosity: Innovative approaches to learning science at UMBC (BALTIMORE, MD)
Academic/Education, News and information

Cautious response to technology strategy (AUSTRALIA)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Materials/Metamaterials/Magnetoresistance, Announcements, Preparing for Nano, Industrial, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, News and information

State Legislature approves bonding bill (MINNESOTA)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Academic/Education, Alliances/Trade associations/Partnerships/Distributorships, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion, News and information

Nokia Morph could change the future of mobile technology
Possible Futures, Announcements, Videos/Movies, News and information

IVAM Product Market “Micro, Nano & Materials” at MicroNanoTec/HANNOVER MESSE (HANOVER)
MEMS, Nanomedicine, Announcements, Tools, Sensors, Environment, Food/Agriculture/Supplements, Events/Classes, News and information

New AAMC Report Highlights How ARRA Funds Are Fueling New Research And Driving Economic Growth Over The Last Year
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts/Journals/White papers/Posters, Jobs, Grants/Sponsored Research/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records, News and information

UK delegates unite for 'Nanomission' (UK)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Academic/Education, Environment, Energy, Battery Technology/Capacitors/Generators/Piezoelectrics/Thermoelectrics/Energy storage, Events/Classes, Fuel Cells, Alliances/Trade associations/Partnerships/Distributorships, Chemistry, News and information

Piedmont Triad Partnership restructures (GREENSBORO, NC)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Jobs, Alliances/Trade associations/Partnerships/Distributorships, News and information

From Crisis to Prosperity: Green Growth Cycle
Possible Futures, Nanomedicine, Jobs, Environment, Energy, Nanobiotechnology, News and information

Scientists 'improving society' - poll (AUSTRALIA)
Nanomedicine, Announcements, Preparing for Nano, Nanobiotechnology, News and information

Third IBSA nanotech initiative to boost trilater (INDIA)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Nanomedicine, Materials/Metamaterials/Magnetoresistance, Announcements, Jobs, Academic/Education, Sensors, Energy, Events/Classes, Alliances/Trade associations/Partnerships/Distributorships, News and information

February 22nd, 2010

Qatar Science Leadership Program Seeks Budding Scientists and Research Managers (QATAR)
Nanomedicine, Announcements, Jobs, Academic/Education, Nanobiotechnology, News and information

Al-Futtaim Motors adopts MPS super-fast 'Smart' paint repair solution (UAE)
Products, Announcements, Environment, Automotive/Transportation, News and information

IBSA to take scientific research cooperation to next level (INDIA)
Nanomedicine, Materials/Metamaterials/Magnetoresistance, Announcements, Sensors, Environment, Energy, Food/Agriculture/Supplements, Water, Alliances/Trade associations/Partnerships/Distributorships, Solar/Photovoltaic, Chemistry, News and information

“Today in America” show to feature New Series: "Medical Minutes"
Nanomedicine, Announcements, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts/Journals/White papers/Posters, Nanobiotechnology, News and information

Portable Power: Smaller, Smarter Batteries Create New Smart Ecosystems
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Energy, Automotive/Transportation, Battery Technology/Capacitors/Generators/Piezoelectrics/Thermoelectrics/Energy storage, Alliances/Trade associations/Partnerships/Distributorships

Harris & Harris: Needham Picks Up Coverage With Buy Rating
Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements, Financial Reports, News and information

Architectural Buckypaper Paves Way for Buildings of the Future
Possible Futures, Nanotubes/Buckyballs/Fullerenes/Nanorods/Nanostrings, Announcements, Construction, News and information

Is the "Magic" Alternative Energy Bloom Box for Real?
Announcements, Environment, Energy, Fuel Cells, News and information

Smaller Probes, Earlier Detection (CHICAGO, IL)
Possible Futures, Nanomedicine, Nanobiotechnology, News and information

Electric cars: put battery in the roof
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Possible Futures, Materials/Metamaterials/Magnetoresistance, Announcements, Automotive/Transportation, Battery Technology/Capacitors/Generators/Piezoelectrics/Thermoelectrics/Energy storage, News and information

February 21st, 2010

BAM Holdings looks to nanotechnology (SRI LANKA)
Announcements, Jobs, Textiles/Clothing, News and information

Life sciences research to return to ex-Pfizer site, University of Michigan says (ANN ARBOR, MI)
Nanomedicine, Announcements, Jobs, Academic/Education, Nanobiotechnology, News and information

Colum Kenny: It just may be too late for the red-faced Greens (IRELAND)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Jobs, News and information

Scientists call for national centre to scale up nano tech (INDIA)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Jobs, Academic/Education, Events/Classes, News and information

Nanotechnology Could Help Arab Region
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Possible Futures, Jobs, Academic/Education, Energy, Food/Agriculture/Supplements, Water, Events/Classes, News and information

February 20th, 2010

Savor maple syrup time in Ohio: Travel in 3s (DAYTON, OH)
Miscellaneous, News and information

ITAG presents $2,000 scholarship to Cornell University student (EXTON, PA)
Quantum Computing, Announcements, Academic/Education, Grants/Sponsored Research/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records, News and information

Nanofactories: Brave, Or Grave New World?
Possible Futures, Molecular Machines, Preparing for Nano, Molecular Nanotechnology, News and information

A greener route to photoelectrochemically active PbS nanoparticles
Materials/Metamaterials/Magnetoresistance, Announcements, News and information

February 19th, 2010

Greensboro City Council considering UNCG School of Pharmacy (GREENSBORO, NC)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Nanomedicine, Announcements, Jobs, Academic/Education, Nanobiotechnology, News and information

Gadir Solar Ramps Up Oerlikon Thin-film Equipment (SWITZERLAND)
Products, Announcements, Energy, Solar/Photovoltaic, Thin films, News and information

Solar Cells Use Nanoparticles to Capture More Sunlight
Possible Futures, Energy, Solar/Photovoltaic, Thin films, News and information

February 18th, 2010

Carbon semiconductors clear CMOS hurdle
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Chip Technology, Nanoelectronics, Announcements, News and information

5-Star Stocks Poised to Pop: Harris & Harris
Announcements, Financial Reports, News and information

Intel looks into nanoscale power storage
Materials/Metamaterials/Magnetoresistance, Announcements, Energy, Automotive/Transportation, Battery Technology/Capacitors/Generators/Piezoelectrics/Thermoelectrics/Energy storage, News and information

India to have Nanotechnology Regulatory Board soon (INDIA)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Materials/Metamaterials/Magnetoresistance, Announcements, Preparing for Nano, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, Events/Classes, News and information

Nanoparticles Block UV Rays and Stop Mold, but 'the Environment Is the Guinea Pig' (RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC)
Products, Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Nanotubes/Buckyballs/Fullerenes/Nanorods/Nanostrings, Nanomedicine, Materials/Metamaterials/Magnetoresistance, Announcements, Environment, Water, Sports, Personal Care/Cosmetics, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, Events/Classes, Nanobiotechnology, News and information

Now You See It: How To Spot Quantum Behaviour
Discoveries, Announcements, Quantum Dots/Rods, Quantum nanoscience, News and information, Physics

February 17th, 2010

Nanopillars Boost Solar Efficiency
Possible Futures, Announcements, Energy, Solar/Photovoltaic, News and information

Cigarette Racing Boat Inspired By Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Revealed
Products, Announcements, Marine/Watercraft, News and information

Doing science on the hub
Profiles, Tools, News and information

NCI to Support Cancer Disparity Centers (NEW YORK, NY)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Nanomedicine, Announcements, Academic/Education, Nanobiotechnology, Alliances/Trade associations/Partnerships/Distributorships, News and information

Nebraska researcher named scientist laureate (OMAHA, NE)
Announcements, News and information

Novellus, IBM, CNSE join forces on 22nm process
Chip Technology, Nanoelectronics, Announcements, Alliances/Trade associations/Partnerships/Distributorships, News and information

GlobalFoundries, ARM bring 28nm process to mobiles
Chip Technology, Nanoelectronics, Announcements, Alliances/Trade associations/Partnerships/Distributorships, News and information

February 16th, 2010

Silver nanoparticles could be key to devices that keep hearts beating strong (UK)
Possible Futures, Nanomedicine, Announcements, Battery Technology/Capacitors/Generators/Piezoelectrics/Thermoelectrics/Energy storage, Nanobiotechnology, News and information

New fibre nanogenerators could lead to electric clothes (UK)
Possible Futures, Announcements, Energy, Textiles/Clothing, News and information

Saudi to double technology spending to $4.27bn (SAUDI ARABIA)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Academic/Education, Water, Solar/Photovoltaic, News and information

Report highlights nanotech retreat (AUSTRALIA)
Possible Futures, Nanomedicine, Announcements, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts/Journals/White papers/Posters, Tools, Academic/Education, Energy, Water, Nanobiotechnology, News and information

Nanonuisance? Nanotechnology could revolutionise our lives, but some people are concerned by the darker undercurrents.
Nanomedicine, Preparing for Nano, Energy, Food/Agriculture/Supplements, Textiles/Clothing, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, Nanobiotechnology, News and information

Mac celebrates service on Founder’s Day (MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA)
Possible Futures, Announcements, Events/Classes, News and information

Stem cell capsules may help mend broken bones (MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA)
Possible Futures, Nanomedicine, Announcements, Nanobiotechnology, News and information

February 15th, 2010

Postulate to the Swiss Federal Council: Need for Nanotech Legislation (EU)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Preparing for Nano, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, News and information

Possible Wind Power Line Solution at WT (TEXAS)
Possible Futures, Announcements, Energy, Videos/Movies, News and information

Nanosilver Migrates from Treated Fabric During Washing
Materials/Metamaterials/Magnetoresistance, Announcements, Environment, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, News and information

Boosting solar-cell efficiency with quantum-dot-based nanotechnology (ROCHESTER, NY)
Possible Futures, Announcements, Energy, Solar/Photovoltaic, News and information

EPA SAP releases report on nanosilver and other nanometal pesticide products
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Preparing for Nano, Food/Agriculture/Supplements, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, News and information

Senators take aim at uncertainties surrounding nano-health effects
Products, Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Materials/Metamaterials/Magnetoresistance, Announcements, Preparing for Nano, Food/Agriculture/Supplements, Personal Care/Cosmetics, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, News and information

Safety practices lax in nanomaterials research labs
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Materials/Metamaterials/Magnetoresistance, Announcements, Environment, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, News and information, Laboratories

Ormocer-based lighting eliminates peripheral colour effects (TOKYO)
Announcements, Events/Classes, Display technology/LEDs/SS Lighting/OLEDs, News and information

Tech Talk: New globalized IT R&D
Chip Technology, Nanoelectronics, News and information

Nanoparticles to clean drinking water (CHINA)
Announcements, Water, Chemistry, News and information

The Future is No Longer on the Horizon - It's Here!
Announcements, Jobs, Academic/Education, Grants/Sponsored Research/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records, News and information

In Recession, States Bet On Nanotech (OKLAHOMA)
Products, Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Nanotubes/Buckyballs/Fullerenes/Nanorods/Nanostrings, Nanomedicine, Announcements, Academic/Education, Nanobiotechnology, Photonics/Optics/Lasers, News and information

Connecticut Folds Its Hand On Nano Bet (CONNECTICUT)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Tools, Jobs, Acquisitions/Mergers/Splits, News and information

Solar Energy Harvesting Using One Percent Of Current Materials
Possible Futures, Materials/Metamaterials/Magnetoresistance, Announcements, Solar/Photovoltaic, News and information

February 14th, 2010

Folwell, nanotechnology plans stay on track (MINNESOTA)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion, News and information

Following In The Footsteps Of Nature
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Alliances/Trade associations/Partnerships/Distributorships, News and information

The Real Science of Avatar
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Possible Futures, Military, Brain-Computer Interfaces, News and information

New training for an emerging world (ALBERTA, CANADA)
Ethics, Materials/Metamaterials/Magnetoresistance, Announcements, Jobs, Academic/Education, Energy, Chemistry, News and information

Opportunity stays, even if funding goes (GREENSBORO, NC)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Nanomedicine, Announcements, Jobs, Nanobiotechnology, Alliances/Trade associations/Partnerships/Distributorships, News and information

February 13th, 2010

Clemson scientist to discuss benefits and risks of nanotechnology (CLEMSON, SC)
Nanotubes/Buckyballs/Fullerenes/Nanorods/Nanostrings, Announcements, Preparing for Nano, Environment, Food/Agriculture/Supplements, Water, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, Events/Classes, Grants/Sponsored Research/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records, News and information

IBM reveals thin film solar cells
Announcements, Solar/Photovoltaic, Thin films, News and information

Physicists Discover How to Entangle at High Temperatures
Discoveries, Announcements, Quantum nanoscience, News and information

February 12th, 2010

Patent filing declines (EU)
Announcements, Patents/IP/Tech Transfer/Licensing, News and information

Weekly global technology agenda: Mobile World Congress, Nano Tech 2010 (UK & TOKYO, JAPAN)
Announcements, Environment, Energy, Water, Events/Classes, Nanobiotechnology, News and information

Nanotechnology: the next small thing?
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Nanomedicine, Preparing for Nano, Food/Agriculture/Supplements, Personal Care/Cosmetics, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, News and information

Light-Controlled Self-Assembly of Semiconductor Nanoparticles into Twisted Ribbons
Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts/Journals/White papers/Posters, Self Assembly, News and information

Dangerous Nanoparticles Can be Transported by Insects
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Environment, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, News and information

February 11th, 2010

Purdue picks Sands, Birck Nanotechnology Center director, as next provost
Announcements, Appointments/Promotions/New hires/Resignations/Deaths, News and information

Life is Not a Science Fiction Story
Possible Futures, Molecular Machines, Molecular Nanotechnology, News and information

Nanoparticles and light can purify water
Possible Futures, Announcements, Environment, Water, News and information

Ireland’s knowledge pipeline is the way out of economic crisis (IRELAND)
Announcements, Jobs, Events/Classes, News and information

Going eight separate ways (GAITHERSBURG, MD)
Materials/Metamaterials/Magnetoresistance, Announcements, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts/Journals/White papers/Posters, Quantum nanoscience, News and information, Physics

Efficient Solar Cells from Cheaper Materials
Possible Futures, Announcements, Solar/Photovoltaic, News and information

Making OLED Displays Cheaper (MENLO PARK, CA)
Possible Futures, Announcements, Display technology/LEDs/SS Lighting/OLEDs, News and information

February 10th, 2010

Now, scratch-resistant paint from city scientist (INDIA)
Products, Announcements, Automotive/Transportation, Industrial, Construction, News and information

Bonding bill passes Minnesota Senate (MINNESOTA)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Academic/Education, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion, News and information

NanoKTN calls for Industrial CASE award proposals (UK)
Announcements, Academic/Education, Grants/Sponsored Research/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records

‘Colleges playing critical role' (WORCESTER, MA)
Announcements, Jobs, Academic/Education, News and information

Rosy outlook for people with diabetes (CANADA)
Possible Futures, Nanomedicine, Announcements, Nanobiotechnology, News and information

Will Spiderman be real soon or is it just hype?
Possible Futures, News and information

New start-up Seren Photonics targets white LED market (UK)
Announcements, Patents/IP/Tech Transfer/Licensing, Alliances/Trade associations/Partnerships/Distributorships, Display technology/LEDs/SS Lighting/OLEDs, News and information

February 9th, 2010

$100G state workers up 16% in '09 (NEW YORK)
Financial Reports, News and information

Nanosculptors banish brittleness in smart alloys (PASADENA, CA)
Possible Futures, Materials/Metamaterials/Magnetoresistance, Announcements, Aerospace/Space, News and information

Texas nanotech company M+W North to move headquarters to Capital Region (WATERVLIET, NY)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion, News and information

Opportunities galore in nanotechnology: IISER Director (INDIA)
Nanomedicine, Announcements, Academic/Education, Nanobiotechnology, News and information

Four universities join on climate, energy work (KANSAS)
Announcements, Academic/Education, Energy, Alliances/Trade associations/Partnerships/Distributorships, Solar/Photovoltaic, News and information

NanoRite to be used for biosensing research project
Chip Technology, Nanoelectronics, Announcements, Tools, News and information, Laboratories

'God Loves Science' — and the First Congregational United Church of Christ will show kids that this Saturday
Announcements, Academic/Education, Events/Classes, News and information

RTI says its new lighting is better
Announcements, Grants/Sponsored Research/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records, Display technology/LEDs/SS Lighting/OLEDs, News and information

Processing of Nanoparticle Structures and Composites: Ceramic Transactions
Announcements, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts/Journals/White papers/Posters, News and information

February 8th, 2010

Nano Centre now ready (SRI LANKA)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion, News and information

Collaboration on climate research in state unique (KANSAS)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Environment, Energy, Alliances/Trade associations/Partnerships/Distributorships, Solar/Photovoltaic, News and information

UN Patent Filings Dropped for 1st Time Since 1978
Announcements, Patents/IP/Tech Transfer/Licensing, News and information

Johan Reynaert Joins Capricorn Venture Partners
Investments/IPO's/Splits, Announcements, Appointments/Promotions/New hires/Resignations/Deaths, News and information

Credit Freeze Will Thaw in 2010
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, News and information

Conferences on EU nanotechnology governance framework — 11 Feb London (LONDON)
Ethics, Products, Announcements, Preparing for Nano, Environment, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, News and information, Legal

ebrary Launches Medical Technology Database, Expands Business and Engineering E-book Offerings
Announcements, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts/Journals/White papers/Posters, News and information

Advisory committee suggests setting up of nanotechnology park in Chennai (INDIA)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Academic/Education, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion, News and information

Termite wings may pave way for hydrophobic materials (MELBOURNE)
Possible Futures, Announcements, Home, Marine/Watercraft, News and information

Smaller, less expensive deposition systems are enabling biomedical and life science labs to undertake parylene experimentation
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Nanomedicine, Nanoelectronics, Announcements, Tools, Nanobiotechnology, Thin films, News and information, Laboratories

A greener route to photoelectrochemical PbS nanoparticles
Materials/Metamaterials/Magnetoresistance, Announcements, News and information

Doped Graphane Should Superconduct at 90K
Possible Futures, Nanoelectronics, Discoveries, Materials/Metamaterials/Magnetoresistance, Announcements, News and information

U.S. Solar Market to Double in the Next Year
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Energy, Solar/Photovoltaic, News and information

Insulation From Space?
Announcements, Aerospace/Space, News and information

February 7th, 2010

Correa holds hearing on jobs, more political outreach to unemployed (SACRAMENTO, CA)
Announcements, Jobs, Environment, News and information

Transhumanism in the bleak midwinter
Possible Futures, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts/Journals/White papers/Posters, News and information

Transistors Mimicking Brain Behavior
Possible Futures, Nanoelectronics, Announcements, News and information

February 6th, 2010

Nobel prize winning author to speak at UWG (CARROLLTON, GA)
Ethics, Announcements, Preparing for Nano, Events/Classes, News and information

UB helps Army create flying soda can (BRIDGEPORT, CT)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Jobs, Military, Aerospace/Space, Alliances/Trade associations/Partnerships/Distributorships, News and information

New Nano Drug Delivery Material is Developed (KOREA)
Nanomedicine, Announcements, Nanobiotechnology, Alliances/Trade associations/Partnerships/Distributorships, News and information

Disney’s Surrogates Question And Answer Session With Dr. James Canton And Randall Alley Part 2
Possible Futures, Nanobiotechnology, News and information, Synthetic Biology

Talk on "Nanoscience & Technology - Hype or Hope?" at DTU (INDIA)
Announcements, Events/Classes, News and information

February 5th, 2010

Generating clean fuel to cut UK carbon emissions (UK)
Announcements, Environment, Energy, Water, Fuel Cells, Alliances/Trade associations/Partnerships/Distributorships, Solar/Photovoltaic, News and information

Northeastern's Torchilin lands $1.4M NIH award (BOSTON, MA)
Nanomedicine, Announcements, Grants/Sponsored Research/Awards/Scholarships/Gifts/Contests/Honors/Records, Nanobiotechnology, News and information

NanoRite to be used for biosensing research (EAU CLAIRE, WI)
Possible Futures, Chip Technology, Nanomedicine, Nanoelectronics, Announcements, Sensors, Nanobiotechnology, News and information

Stormy Skies Ahead for Thin-Film Solar Startups
Announcements, Energy, Acquisitions/Mergers/Splits, Solar/Photovoltaic, Thin films, News and information

Corning Slides on Thin Glass (NEW YORK, NY)
Announcements, Financial Reports, Solar/Photovoltaic, Display technology/LEDs/SS Lighting/OLEDs, Thin films, News and information

Graphene Transistors that Work at Blistering Speeds
Possible Futures, Chip Technology, Nanoelectronics, Announcements, News and information

February 4th, 2010

FDA pledges review process makeover
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Preparing for Nano, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, News and information

US Health: Reducing Healthcare Fraud Is A Key Priority For HHS Reveals New Budget
Products, Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Nanomedicine, Announcements, Jobs, Preparing for Nano, Personal Care/Cosmetics, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, Nanobiotechnology, News and information

Lypo Spheric Vitamin C Expert Speaks On Health Nanotechnology
Nanomedicine, Announcements, Events/Classes, Nanobiotechnology, News and information

Russian Innovation Must Start With the President, Chubais Says (RUSSIA)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Jobs, Events/Classes, News and information

A Nano View
Nanotubes/Buckyballs/Fullerenes/Nanorods/Nanostrings, Tools, News and information

Toxicology of the Tiny
Products, Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Nanotubes/Buckyballs/Fullerenes/Nanorods/Nanostrings, Materials/Metamaterials/Magnetoresistance, Preparing for Nano, Environment, Personal Care/Cosmetics, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, Nanobiotechnology, News and information

Algae knew about quantum mechanics 2 bln yrs before humans (TORONTO)
Solar/Photovoltaic, Quantum nanoscience, News and information

Physicist Discovers How to Teleport Energy (JAPAN)
Possible Futures, Discoveries, Announcements, Energy, Quantum nanoscience, News and information, Physics

New method enables pure graphene fabrication
Nanoelectronics, Announcements, Self Assembly, Sensors, Energy, Solar/Photovoltaic, Display technology/LEDs/SS Lighting/OLEDs, News and information

February 3rd, 2010

The future is here (MALASIA)
Possible Futures, Announcements, Military, News and information

University of Wollongong in Dubai research seminar throws light on new developments in medical bionics (DUBAI)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Nanomedicine, Announcements, Events/Classes, Nanobiotechnology, News and information

Nano Exchange INSCXTM Establishes Global Accreditation And Validation Framework (UK)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, Alliances/Trade associations/Partnerships/Distributorships, News and information

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meets with Secretary of the Public Chamber of Russia (RUSSIA)
Miscellaneous, News and information

Budget Shifts Funding From Defense To Civilian Research
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, News and information

Senator's new goal is long-term research funding (WASHINGTON)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Jobs, News and information

Arrowhead Research Names New CFO
Announcements, Appointments/Promotions/New hires/Resignations/Deaths, News and information

Officials announce three finalists for academic VP and provost
Announcements, News and information

February 2nd, 2010

Is It “Nano” Cream? Or Isn’t It?
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Personal Care/Cosmetics, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, News and information

Nano-sized silicone implant could power cellphone, pacemaker
Possible Futures, MEMS, Nanomedicine, Announcements, Energy, Nanobiotechnology, News and information

Ann Arbor biotech firm NanoBio awarded critical patent (ANN ARBOR, MI)
Nanomedicine, Announcements, Patents/IP/Tech Transfer/Licensing, Nanobiotechnology, Alliances/Trade associations/Partnerships/Distributorships, New-Contracts/Sales/Customers, News and information

Bayer Opens Largest Carbon Nanotube Pilot Facility in the World (GERMANY)
Nanotubes/Buckyballs/Fullerenes/Nanorods/Nanostrings, Announcements, Jobs, Sports, Industrial, Openings/New facilities/Groundbreaking/Expansion, News and information

Xerox patents up 16% in 2009
Investments/IPO's/Splits, Patents/IP/Tech Transfer/Licensing, Appointments/Promotions/New hires/Resignations/Deaths, News and information

Administration’s Budget Proposal Seeks Investments in Innovation, Clean Energy, Infrastructure and Job Creation (WASHINGTON, DC)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Announcements, Jobs, Environment, Energy, News and information

Nanotechnology: balancing the promises
Ethics, Possible Futures, Nanomedicine, Announcements, Preparing for Nano, Environment, Nanobiotechnology, News and information

Nanotechnology: What is it and how will affect us?
Ethics, Announcements, Interviews/Book Reviews/Essays/Reports/Podcasts/Journals/White papers/Posters, Jobs, Preparing for Nano, Environment, Industrial, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, News and information

Nanotechnology Safety Regulations Still Lacking
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Materials/Metamaterials/Magnetoresistance, Announcements, Preparing for Nano, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, News and information

Thin Film Turns Any Surface Into a Touchscreen
Announcements, Display technology/LEDs/SS Lighting/OLEDs, Thin films, News and information

Physicists Discover How to Grow Graphene
Possible Futures, Chip Technology, Nanoelectronics, Discoveries, Announcements, News and information

February 1st, 2010

Intel-Micron duo regains NAND lead with 25nm chip
Memory Technology, Announcements, Alliances/Trade associations/Partnerships/Distributorships, News and information

Roll-to-Roll Printed Plastic Displays
Products, Chip Technology, Announcements, Display technology/LEDs/SS Lighting/OLEDs, News and information

Converging nanotechnology with the life science industry: Nano4Life 2010 (EU)
Nanomedicine, Announcements, Events/Classes, Nanobiotechnology, News and information

European Micro and Nanotechnology Industry Rules off 2009 and Moves on (EU)
Chip Technology, Nanoelectronics, Announcements, Jobs, Financial Reports, Automotive/Transportation, News and information

Call for papers: 3rd European Conference for Clinical Nanomedicine, 10-12 May 2010 (EU)
Nanomedicine, Announcements, Events/Classes, Nanobiotechnology, News and information

Slack nano safety (EU)
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy, Materials/Metamaterials/Magnetoresistance, Preparing for Nano, Safety-Nanoparticles/Risk management, News and information

Zeus – An all-electric super sports car with attractive aesthetics
Automotive/Transportation, Battery Technology/Capacitors/Generators/Piezoelectrics/Thermoelectrics/Energy storage, News and information

Toyota Secures Lithium Supply in Argentina
Announcements, Energy, Automotive/Transportation, Battery Technology/Capacitors/Generators/Piezoelectrics/Thermoelectrics/Energy storage, Alliances/Trade associations/Partnerships/Distributorships, News and information

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