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1 hr ago | Newswise

Conference Scheduled June 5-7 on Safe Use of Nanotechnology in Environmental Remediation

An increasing number of hazardous waste disposal sites are using nanotechnology and nanomaterials in their environmental remediation efforts, leaving open questions about the safety of such techniques.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Environment, Science, Events, Southeastern Louisiana University, Medicine, Pharmacology, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

5 hrs ago | Medical Device/Diagnostic Ind.

Nanoalloy Has its Own Glow

Glow-in-the-dark stars on a child's bedroom ceiling may not have the same appeal for scientists as nanotechnology, but they do provide a good comparison point for Jill Millstone, assistant professor of chemistry at Pittsburg University, and the new nanoscale alloy that her team has developed.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Chemistry, Science

8 hrs ago | Reuters

EU pledges 5 billion euros funding for electronics research

The European Union is pledging 5 billion euros to boost research on semiconductors and other electronics items used in everything from smartphones to cars, in a bid to boost the sector which is lagging U.S. and Asian rivals.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology

12 hrs ago | R & D

Crystals melt when they're cooled

Growing thin films out of nanoparticles in ordered, crystalline sheets, to make anything from microelectronic components to solar cells, would be a boon for materials researchers, but the physics is tricky because particles of that size don't form crystals the way individual atoms do.

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Related Topix: Physics, Science, Science / Technology

13 hrs ago | MediLexicon

Fighting Ovarian Cancer With Gold Nanoparticles

Positively charged gold nanoparticles are usually toxic to cells, but cancer cells somehow manage to avoid nanoparticle toxicity.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Biology, Science, Health

18 hrs ago | MacRumors

Apple's Smart Watch May Not Launch Until Late 2014, Use Biometrics and iPod Nano Technology

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has on a number of occasions offered accurate information about Apple's product plans, issued a new research report this week outlining his expectations for Apple's rumored smart watch device, informally dubbed "iWatch". Despite some expectations that the device could launch later this year, Kuo believes ... (more)

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, CPU, iPod, Apple, Startups, iPhone

Wed May 22, 2013

Macromolecules

Structure of Polymer Layers Grafted to Nanoparticles in Silica-Polystyrene Nanocomposites

The structural features of polystyrene brushes grafted on spherical silica nanoparticles immersed in polystyrene are investigated by means of a Monte Carlo methodology based on polymer mean field theory.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology

Science Daily

Novel approach for influenza vaccination shows promise in early animal testing

The vaccine concept, which was developed by scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases , represents an important step forward in the quest to develop a universal influenza vaccine -- one that would protect against most or all influenza strains without the need for an annual vaccination.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Influenza, Health, Infectious Diseases, Science / Technology, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu

Patch.com

Oakton Community College Receives Nanotechnology Grant

Oakton Community College has received a $374,279 grant from the National Science Foundation to introduce community college and high school students to nanotechnology and potential careers in the field , Evanston Now reported.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Education Etc., Skokie, IL

Patch.com

Oakton Receives Grant Money For Nanotechnology Field

The National Science Foundation , an independent federal agency responsible for enhancing the progress of science, has awarded Oakton Community College a $374,279 grant to introduce community college and high school students throughout the state to nanotechnology and potential careers in this emerging field.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Education Etc., Skokie, IL

BioSpace

First ARKRAY, Inc. Overseas R&D Center to be Incubated in Singapore's ...

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Biotech, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Science

P&T Community

Nanotechnology Could Help Fight Diabetes, Scientists Say

According to an article in the journal ACS Nano , injectable nanoparticles developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology may someday eliminate the need for patients with type 1 diabetes to constantly monitor their blood-sugar levels and inject themselves with insulin.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Diabetes, Science / Technology, Health, Insulin (generic), Humulin, Novolin

Tue May 21, 2013

Science Daily

New method for tailoring optical processors

The breakthrough by a team of theoretical and applied physicists and engineers at Rice's Laboratory for Nanophotonics is described this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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Related Topix: CPU, Science / Technology, Rice University, Physics, Science

WNYT NewsChannel 13

Study finds severe high tech workforce shortage

You've probably heard it before: New York state is the global leader in the fast growing industry of nanotechnology.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology

EurekAlert!

Mayo Clinic: How gold nanoparticles can help fight ovarian cancer

Positively charged gold nanoparticles are usually toxic to cells, but cancer cells somehow manage to avoid nanoparticle toxicity.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Biology, Science, Chemistry

Seeking Alpha

3 Financial Sector Stocks With Recent Intensive Insider Buying

The financial sector has been the best-performing group over the recent one-year period with a gain of 39.5%. In this article I will feature three financial sector stocks that have seen intensive insider buying during the last 30 days.

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Related Topix: Financial Markets, Science / Technology, Small Business, Personal Finance, REIT, Home, Mortgage

Fight Aging!

A Look at First Generation Targeted Cancer Therapies

Do you want to live a longer life in good health? Simple practices can make some difference, such as exercise or calorie restriction.

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Mon May 20, 2013

Northwestern University

Chad Mirkin to Receive Linus Pauling Medal Award

Northwestern University scientist Chad A. Mirkin has been selected to receive the 2013 Linus Pauling Medal Award from the Oregon, Portland and Puget Sound local sections of the American Chemical Society .

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Related Topix: Northwestern University, Science / Technology, Chemistry, Science, Inventions

Sun May 19, 2013

The Nation

Scholarships for study in Italy

The Italian Government is offering scholarships for the 2013/2014 academic year to Thai candidates wishing to attend graduate, post-graduate and single courses, as well as conduct research activities, at any legally recognised Italian universities and high education institutions.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology

EurekAlert!

Kinks and curves at the nanoscale

Frederic Sansoz, a professor of engineering at the University of Vermont, works at the intersection of nanotechnology and materials science.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, University of Vermont, Materials Science, Science

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