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  Government criticized over nanotech research efforts 

  http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/news/ng.asp?n=79817-nanotechnology-government-cosmetics

  9/17/2007 - As the number of cosmetic products using nanotechnology multiply, leading scientists have criticized government for failing to develop an adequate strategy for managing the health and environmental ... risks posed by the technology. The Wilson Center's Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies described the latest federal government report, published in August, as a "'nano step forward" and "a simple - and even simplistic - list of priorities." The comments contibute to calls for greater regulation and add to growing public concern over the government's failure to take the potential risks surrounding nanotechnology seriously. The eight-page Nanoscale Science, Engineering and Technology Subcommittee (NSET) report contains a list of 12 priority topics related to research areas including human health and the environment, and identified plugging research gaps and the development of a strategy to address research priorities as the next steps. Both the Wilson Center and the American S   [More...] [Less...]

  First added: 18 September 2007, by: Jutta Schrimpf  [Report as spam]

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  Europe is world's largest investor in nanotech 

  http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1189411435050&pagename=JPost/JPArticle/ShowFull

  With €1.4 billion allocated to 550 projects in the field of nanosciences and nanotechnology, the EU's 6th Research Framework Program accounts for one-third of total public funding for nanotechnology and ... is the world's largest single funding agency worldwide for this field. A recent report, focused on the implementation of the 2005 Action Plan for Nanotechnology, shows the strategic importance of nanotechnology and the contribution this field of science can make to the quality of life and economic well-being of Europeans; for example, through revolutionary activities in key areas such as materials, electronics and medicine. The European Commission announced last week that it is committed to an integrated and responsible approach to developing nanotechnologies, taking into account all aspects - safety, acceptance by society, ethical implications and so on. Nanotechnology is a broad term that has applications in many fields of science - biology, electronics, materials, medicine - but br   [More...] [Less...]

  First added: 19 September 2007, by: Jutta Schrimpf  [Report as spam]

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  EU biggest public investor in nanotechnology 

  http://www.siliconrepublic.com/news/news.nv?storyid=single9212

  13.09.2007 - The EU is the world s largest public investor in nanotechnology, a new report has revealed. The European Commission invested 1.4bn to 550 projects in the field of nanosciences and nanotechnology ... under the EU s 6th Research Framework Programme, representing a third of total public funding in Europe for technology. It is the world s largest single funding agency, according to a report focussing on the 2005 Action Plan for Nanotechnology. "Nanotechnology is an area where Europe is an acknowledged world leader. This is an opportunity we must grasp with both hands," commented European Science and Research Commissioner Janez Potocnik. "The successful development of nanotechnologies will depend on a responsible approach to addressing issues such as safety for humans and animals, the ethics of future developments and society's debate about these. The European Commission has already shown in this first phase that it is able to steer this course," he continued. Priority targets   [More...] [Less...]

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  NBTC: Nanobiotechnology Center 

  http://www.nbtc.cornell.edu/

  Nanobiotechnology is a rapidly advancing area of scientific and technological opportunity that applies the tools and processes of nano/microfabrication to build devices for studying biosystems. Researchers ... learn from biology to create new micro-nanoscale devices to better understand life processes at the nanoscale. The Nanobiotechnology Center (NBTC), a National Science Foundation, Science and Technology Center is characterized by its highly interdisciplinary nature and features a close collaboration between life scientists, physical scientists, and engineers. We also share a commitment to education and outreach, taking the discoveries from the laboratory and realizing their potential benefit to society. This material is based upon work supported in part by the STC Program of the National Science Foundation under Agreement No. ECS-9876771. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the   [More...] [Less...]

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  Nanotechnology Now - Press Release: "The Future of Nanomaterials" 

  http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=27176

  Abstract: Trend four: Top 12 Areas for Innovation through 2025 The Future of Nanomaterials Washington, DC | Posted on December 29th, 2007 The DC-based research and consulting firm Social Technologies recently ... released a series of 12 briefs that shed light on the top areas for technology innovation through 2025. The brief on "nanomaterials," by futurist Peter von Stackelberg, is the fourth trend in the series. "In the next 10 to 20 years, we'll see major breakthroughs in nanomaterials and related processes used to produce many of our consumer and industrial products," von Stackelberg forecasts. Here's why. Technology overview Small is the key word that describes the world of nanotechnology. The concept centers on miniaturization, and involves the creation of particles, fibers, films, coatings, and other materials that are significantly smaller than the typical bacterium between one and 100 nanometers in size. Because these particles are so tiny, nano-objects can access previously impene   [More...] [Less...]

  First added: 30 December 2007, by: Muhammad Taufiq Izan  [Report as spam]

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  Inside IT: Tiny particles that are used to tackle the biggest issues | Technology | The Guardian 

  http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2007/jul/05/guardianweeklytechnologysection.it

  British nanotechnology company Oxonica yesterday announced a partnership with the US medical supply company Becton Dickinson to develop technology that could help quickly diagnose infectious diseases in ... the developing world. The government has rejected academics' calls for funding for a new nanotechnology centre, but has accepted that more research is needed to allow it to implement a sensible regulatory structure. The scientist who first warned that nanotechnology could spell the end of civilisation, thanks to swarms of "nanobots" consuming the planet, has said the scenario might not be so plausible after all. Nanotechnology - the science of the incredibly small - may pose a real threat to human health, scientists warned yesterday. Research shows that nanoparticles, the ultrafine powders produced by the nanotechnology industry, can build up in the brain if they are inhaled.   [More...] [Less...]

  First added: 20 November 2007, by: Laura Adams  [Report as spam]

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  Nanotechnology battery propelled motorcycle crash 

  http://www.nanowerk.com/news/newsid=2592.php

  ( Nanowerk News ) It's Slow News Friday time! A while back we brought you a story about how a from 0 to 60 mph in under 1.5 seconds. Well, it's not named KillaCycle for nothing. This week, the inventor ... of the KillaCycle almost killed himself during a demonstration at the Wired NextFest conference. Bill Dube, a government scientist during the day and electric bike builder at night, did a burn out in front of the Los Angeles Convention Center, but accidentally accelerated too much and crashed into a Minivan. Watch the insane acceleration in a YouTube video: Got it slowed down to about 20 mph. Front wheel is bent, as are front forks. Cowling is not nearly as pretty as it was. Battery box took a hit from the front wheel. Almost certainly, some cells were shorted. No smoke. No fire. Ultra safe cells. Had these been anything but A123 Systems Nano-phosphate cells, shorts would have caused a serious fire.   [More...] [Less...]

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  Nanotechnology - Foresight Nanotech Institute 

  http://www.foresight.org/

  Advancing Beneficial Nanotechnology Foresight is the leading think tank and public interest institute on nanotechnology. Founded in 1986, Foresight was the first organization to educate society about ... the benefits and risks of nanotechnology. At that time, nanotechnology was a little-known concept. Today, with the basic framework of public understanding in place, we are refocusing our efforts on guiding nanotechnology research, public policy and education to address the critical challenges facing humanity. Foresight’s new mission is to ensure the beneficial implementation of nanotechnology. Foresight is accomplishing this by providing balanced, accurate and timely information to help society understand and utilize nanotechnology through public policy activities, publications, guidelines, networking events, tutorials, conferences, roadmaps and prizes. Foresight is a member-supported organization. Our membership, including over 14,000 individuals and a growing number of corporations,   [More...] [Less...]

  First added: 17 September 2007, by: David Wiblin  [Report as spam]

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  Earth - Telegraph 

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  First added: 12 February 2008, by: David Wiblin  [Report as spam]

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  Engineering profs win top composites research awards 

  http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=25065

  Abstract: Two University of Delaware researchers have won major awards from the American Society for Composites (ASC). Jack R. Vinson, H. Fletcher Brown Professor Emeritus of Mechanical and Aerospace ... Engineering, is the recipient of the 2007 ASC Outstanding Research Award, and Erik T. Thostenson, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, is the winner of the Elsevier Young Composites Researcher Award. The awards will be conferred at ASC's 22nd Annual Technical Conference, to be held from Sept. 17-19 at the University of Washington in Seattle. Engineering profs win top composites research awards Newark, DE | Posted on September 18th, 2007 The Outstanding Research Award is given annually to "a distinguished member of the composites community who has made a significant impact on the science and technology of composite materials through a sustained research effort over a number of years." The Elsevier Award, given for the first time in 2007, recognizes "members of the composites c   [More...] [Less...]

  First added: 19 September 2007, by: David Wiblin  [Report as spam]

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