A recent Nanotechnology Now press release from the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory reports that DNA-Guided Assembly Yields Novel Ribbon-Like Nanostructures: Approach could be useful in fabricating new kinds of materials with engineered properties.
Fascinating stuff.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Micro and Nanoelectronics: Digital Agenda for Europe at the European Commission
For the newest on micro and nanoelectronics in Europe, see Digital Agenda for Europe - European Commission.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Graphene Barristor: Samsung Presents New Graphene Device Structure in Research to Overcome Limits of Silicon
Phys.org news writes in Samsung presents a new graphene device structure that:
Is this the beginning of "Graphene Valley"?"As published online in the journal Science on Thursday, 17th May, this research is regarded to have brought us one step closer to the development of transistors that can overcome the limits of conventional silicon."
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Thursday, July 8, 2010
EU European Parliament MEPs Demand Moratorium on Nanotech Foods
The EU European Parliament MEPs demand moratorium on foods using nanotechnology. See Parliamentary Session 5-8 July
Friday, May 21, 2010
FDA Regulation of Nanotech
Ricardo Carvajal of Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. at the FDA Law Blog asks about FDA’s Regulation of Nanotech: a Change in the Wind?
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
RNAi : RNA Interference : Nanotechnology and RNA-Loaded Nanoparticles for the Fight Against Cancer : Potential for New and Potent Medicines
This is a blockbuster development in medical research.
Alla Katsnelson writes at Technology Review in RNA-Loaded Nanoparticles Fight Cancer that research just posted in Nature magazine shows early clinical success in targeting cancer cells and silencing target genes, so-called "gene silencing", via RNA Interference (RNAi), as Katsnelson writes:
Alla Katsnelson writes at Technology Review in RNA-Loaded Nanoparticles Fight Cancer that research just posted in Nature magazine shows early clinical success in targeting cancer cells and silencing target genes, so-called "gene silencing", via RNA Interference (RNAi), as Katsnelson writes:
"a powerful approach to creating new and potent medicines. "
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Nanophobia: Skin Deep - Experts Question Early Use of Nanotechnology in Products - NYTimes.com
Skin Deep - Experts Question Early Use of Nanotechnology in Products - NYTimes.com:
by Natasha Singer at NYTimes.com
by Natasha Singer at NYTimes.com
"[S]ome doctors, scientists and consumer advocates are concerned that many industries are adopting nanotechnology ahead of studies that would establish whether regular ingestion, inhalation or dermal penetration of these particles constitute a health or environmental hazard. Personal care products are simply the lowest hanging fruit."
After the Transistor, a Leap Into the Microcosm - NYTimes.com
After the Transistor, a Leap Into the Microcosm - NYTimes.com
by John Markoff at NYTimes.com
by John Markoff at NYTimes.com
"Nanowires are just one example, although one of the most promising, of a transformation now taking place in the material sciences as researchers push to create the next generation of switching devices smaller, faster and more powerful than today’s transistors."
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to Study Nanomaterials and their Risks
Nanomaterials Under Study by the E.P.A. - NYTimes.com
by Cornelia Dean, NY Times
by Cornelia Dean, NY Times
"The Environmental Protection Agencydetailed its plans on Tuesday for research into the possible health and environmental risks of nanomaterials, tiny substances that are finding growing use in products like sunscreens and industrial adhesives."
No Nano? Public Uninformed about Nanotechnology
Outreach Going Wrong? :The Scientist [2010-01-01]
by Elizabeth A. Corley and Dietram A. Scheufele
by Elizabeth A. Corley and Dietram A. Scheufele
"When we talk nano to the public, we are leaving behind key audiences.
Scholars, policy-makers, and outreach specialists in the nanotechnology community may be struggling with toxicological data and regulatory frameworks, but they seem to be able to agree on one thing: The public is unaware of the new technology and uninformed about the science behind it."
Scientists use nanotech to prevent heart disease
Scientists use nanotech to prevent heart disease
by Sharon Gaudin at Computerworld.com
by Sharon Gaudin at Computerworld.com
"MIT, Harvard researchers create nanoburrs that stick to damaged arteries and release medicine
Computerworld - University researchers have built nanoparticles designed to cling to artery walls and slowly release medicine - a breakthrough that could help fight heart disease."
Venture Funding of Nanotechnology Start-Ups in Life Sciences and Healthcare Increased as Overall Funding Declined in 2009 | NDN
Venture Funding of Nanotechnology Start-Ups in Life Sciences and Healthcare Increased as Overall Funding Declined in 2009 | NDN
"A new report from Lux Research shows that while overall nanotechnology venture capital (VC) spending was down in 2009, investment in nano-driven healthcare and life sciences increased by 42 percent last year."
Breakthrough in developing super-material graphene
Breakthrough in developing super-material graphene
"Graphene is a relatively new form of carbon made up of a single layer of atoms arranged in a honeycomb shaped lattice. Despite being one atom thick and chemically simple, graphene's is extremely strong and highly conductive, making it ideal for high-speed electronics, photonics and beyond.
Graphene is a strong candidate to replace semiconductor chips. Moore's Law observes that the density of transistors on an integrated circuit doubles every two years, but silicon and other existing transistor materials are thought to be close to the minimum size where they can remain effective. Graphene transistors can potentially run at faster speeds and cope with higher temperatures. Graphene could be the solution to ensuring computing technology to continue to grow in power whilst shrinking in size, extending the life of Moore's law by many years."
Breakthrough in developing graphene may lead to high-speed electronics in future
Breakthrough in developing graphene may lead to high-speed electronics in future
"A team of scientists has produced the incredible material, graphene, to a size and quality where it can be practically developed, which could hold the key to the future of high-speed electronics, such as micro-chips and touchscreen technology."
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