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New Type of Gold or Silver Nanotube Created at the Weizmann Institute - New Technology

Weizmann Institute scientists have created a new type of nanotube built of gold, silver and other nanoparticles. The tubes have unique electrical, optical and other properties, and may form the basis for future nanosensors, catalysts and chemistry-on-a-chip systems. Posted January 26 2004

From Weizmann Department of Materials and Interfaces 3 Feb 2004

Nanotechnology: Benefits and Risks - News Item

Scientists and engineers believe nanotechnology can be used to benefit human health now and in the future according to a report published today of a workshop held by the Royal Society and the Royal Academy of Engineering. Posted November 10 2003

From The Royal Society 3 Feb 2004

Nanoscience To Be Taught In China - News Item

The prestigious Hainan University in south China is to offer a major in nano material science and technology. Posted April 22 2003

From Hainan University 3 Feb 2004

Quantum Dot Corp. Adds Four Patents to Its Portfolio - New Technology

Quantum Dot Corporation (QDC) added four new patents to its portfolio in the fourth quarter of 2003. QDC is the world leader in semiconductor nanocrystal technology and its commercialization for use in biological, biochemical, and biomedical applications. Posted January 26 2004

2 Feb 2004

US and Chinese Collaboration Makes Progress With Nanowires - New Technology

A Chinese and US collaboration of scientists has recently made advances in the research of nano optical wave guiding. Posted February 1 2004

2 Feb 2004

China Moves To Third Place In Nanotech Race - News Item

In the past two years nanotechnology research in China has grown rapidly with the number of Chinese nanotech related patents moving the country to third place behind the USA and Japan. Posted October 3 2003

2 Feb 2004

Lawrence Berkeley Lab Starts Work On The Molecular Foundry - News Item

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab has begun construction of an $85million nanotechnology research center called The Molecular Foundry. Posted January 31 2004

2 Feb 2004

Nanotechnology For Ho Chi Minh City Hi-Tech Zone - News Item

Nanotechnology has been identified as one of the key research areas for the Ho Chi Minh City Hi-tech Zone. Posted January 28 2004.

31 Jan 2004

UAlbany, Infineon and Genus Combine To Develop Nano-computers - News Item

The University of New York at Albany's Center of Excellence in Nanoelectronics, Infineon Technologies AG and Genus Inc. have signed a $12 million, three-year partnership to develop computer chip technology using nanotech materials. Posted January 2004

31 Jan 2004

New MRI Technology From NanoSignal - New Technology

NanoSignal’s new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) enhancement technology product with digital imaging features, SLICES™, allows doctors and radiologists to perform advanced MR imaging testing that goes beyond the capabilities of the standard MRI computer. Posted January 28 2004

31 Jan 2004