Nanovip All things Nanotechnology – Nano Is The Futiure
The times of Malta asks …. Last week in Parliament the Prime Minister was heard calling for more graduates in nanotechnology. At the same time, former University rector Fr Peter Serracino Inglott warned of ethical questions surrounding a “nanotechnology buzz”. The European Union is committed to future and emerging technologies. The expanding market for nanotech, though still poorly regulated, is ... Read More »
Daily Archives: May 24, 2010
Top 5 Reasons you Should Look to North East England for Nanotechnology Investment
Companies are often looking for opportunities to develop their business further. In the nanotechnology area it is important that you have the right staff and the right backing in the region you are moving into. North East England has the largest and best equipped public sector facilities in the UK. The resources that are all ready located in the North ... Read More »
Survey: Hiding Risks Can Hurt Public Support For Nanotechnology
A new national survey on public attitudes toward medical applications and physical enhancements that rely on nanotechnology shows that support for the technology increases when the public is informed of the technology’s risks as well as its benefits – at least among those people who have heard of nanotechnology. The survey, which was conducted by researchers at North Carolina State ... Read More »
Scanning electron microscope acquisition
Texas State University will soon buy a $2.2 million scanning electron microscope to aid their nano research programmes. The machinery is a Helios NanoLab 400 DualBeam Scanning Electron Microscope from the FEI Company and will be paid for by a combination of National Science Foundation grant funds, Higher Education Assistance funds, Semiconductor Initiative Special Item appropriations, Research Development appropriations and ... Read More »
Seven atom transistor sets the pace for future PCs
Researchers have shown off a transistor made from just seven atoms that could be used to create smaller, more powerful computers. Transistors are tiny switches used as the building blocks of silicon chips. If the new atomic transistor can be made in large numbers it could mean chips with components up to 100 times smaller than on existing processors. Prof ... Read More »
MSc Electronics for Sustainable Energy
The School of Engineering has an excellent reputation for Engineering. We are recognized for our world-class research and hold the Excellent in Teaching rating. The school also has an international reputation for electronics research for energy and advanced semiconductor materials & devices. This course places strong emphasis on ‘state of the art’ electronics for energy efficient devices and power electronics. ... Read More »