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Nanotechnology and Climate Change to Transform Worldwide Food Industry

The latest study by hkc22.com shows that food production and consumption will change dramatically within the next 20 years. Water problems, energy use and climate change are the key reasons besides increasing population ...

2 May 2007

Gold Nanoparticles to be Used for an Environmental Test for Mercury

With gold nanoparticles, DNA and some smart chemistry as their tools, scientists at Northwestern University have developed a simple "litmus test" for mercury that eventually could be used for on-the-spot enviro...

2 May 2007

MIT Researchers Successfully Weigh Single Living Cell

For the first time, MIT researchers have found a way to measure the mass of single cells with high accuracy. The new technique, which is based on a micromechanical detector, could allow researchers to develop inexpens...

2 May 2007

NanoBusiness 2007 Conference The Most Successful to Date

The NanoBusiness Alliance today announced that its 6th annual NanoBusiness 2007 conference held in New York City recently was its most successful to date, despite weathering the "perfect storm" that dumped inch...

2 May 2007

DC to 26.5 GHz SPDT MEMS Switch Available from TeraVicta

TeraVicta Technologies, Inc., today announced the availability of its new DC to 26.5 GHz SPDT MEMS Switch, the TT1244. This announcement follows TeraVicta’s recent product roadmap introduction and demonstrates the ...

2 May 2007

Laser Bar Code Scanner Uses MEMS Technology

Microvision, Inc. a leading developer of scanned light beam technology, announced today that it has unveiled a new laser bar code scanner, incorporating the company’s unique MEMS scanning mirror technology. Display...

2 May 2007

Center for Functional Nanomaterials to Open at Brookhaven National Lab

EVENT: Dedication of the Center for Functional Nanomaterials, a state-of-the-art facility about to open at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory for the fabrication and study of materia...

2 May 2007

Lancetta's Novel Cleaning Technology for Semiconductors and Nanomaterials Gains Recognition

Lancetta, Inc., a Texas based technology development company, which presented a new patent pending technology for nanoscale cleaning applicable to semiconductors and nanoscale materials processing at the recent Sematech ...

2 May 2007

IMEC Maintains Leadership in Nanoelectronics Research

During the General Assembly, the IMEC Board confirms that 2006 was an excellent year at all levels. IMEC was able to maintain its position as a leading nanoelectronics research institute and is constantly adapting to the...

From IMEC 2 May 2007

Ecoprogress Evaluate Nanomaterials for Use in Flushaway Pads and Liners

The Company is pleased to report that three batches of new nanotech materials have been delivered by QuarTek Corporation for testing, evaluation, selection and modification. Pilot trials of the new materials are expected...

2 May 2007

Toyota Race Cars to be Protected by Nansulate Nanotechnology

Industrial Nanotech, Inc., an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced today that a NASCAR race team has purchased the Company's patented nanotechnology based coating, Nansulate(R) for use on Toyota race c...

2 May 2007

Superior Dental Fillings Compliments of Nanotechnology

The mouth is a tough environment -which is why dentists do not give lifetime guarantees. Despite their best efforts, a filling may eventually crack under the stress of biting, chewing and teeth grinding, or secondary dec...

1 May 2007

nCoat Report on Benefits and Superiority of Nano-Coatings

nCoat, Inc. responded to industry and investor questions concerning uses of nanotechnology products under development. nCoat released information on three development projects currently in testing that are exploring the ...

1 May 2007

FEI Report Highest Earnings for Any Quarter in Its History

FEI Company reported increases in revenue, earnings and cash for the first quarter of 2007. Net sales and earnings were the highest for any quarter in the company's history, and quarterly bookings were the second-hig...

1 May 2007

Arterial Calcification Links to Nanosized Particles

Scientific evidence increasingly links arterial calcification to the presence of nanosized particles so small that some scientists question whether a nanoparticle can live and, if so, play a viable role in causing diseas...

1 May 2007