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Iran’s Nanotechnology Initiative Council is due to hold the first national competition of ‘Art and Nanotechnology’ in order to introduce to the public the capabilities and achievements in the field of nanotechnology. The competition is expected to enable the public to take part in creating knowledge-based ideas, guide them to employ nanotechnology applications in all aspects of their life and ... Read More »

uk: PhD Studentship [3 y; first class or upper second class degree (or its equivalent) in relevant disciplines; £13,290 p.a.; "Production of a NEMS sensor for the early detection of osteoarthritis in human joints"] / University of Southampton / Candidates must be UK or EU based. A PhD studentship is available in the nCATS (national Centre for Advanced Tribology at ... Read More »

New method produced up to ten fold increase in power CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Batteries might gain a boost in power capacity as a result of a new finding from researchers at MIT. They found that using carbon nanotubes for one of the battery’s electrodes produced a significant increase — up to tenfold — in the amount of power it could ... Read More »

Touted as the key to unlocking a new generation of materials and devices with revolutionary properties and functionalities, nanotechnology has already seen widespread commercial success in industries ranging from the medical and electronics sectors, to communications and defence. The global nanotechnology market stood at an estimated $12.7 billion as at end 2008, an increase of 9.5% from the year before, ... Read More »

Canada has banned nanotechnology in organic food production. An amendment was added to Canada’s national organic rules banning nanotechnology as a “Prohibited Substance or Method”, along with genetic engineering, synthetic pesticides, irradiation and cloned animals, among others. Dag Falck, the organic program manager at Nature’s Path Foods, said the reason for the ban was due to consumer concerns about nanotechnology, ... Read More »

Job Description SAIC is a FORTUNE 500 ® scientific, engineering, and technology applications company that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital importance to the nation and the world, in national security, energy and the environment, critical infrastructure, and health. The company’s approximately 45, 000 employees serve customers in the U. S. Department of Defense, the intelligence ... Read More »

Job Description : Research Engineers are responsible for the research, analysis, development, execution and interpretation of research topics that contribute to emerging technology projects. The successful applicant will perform independent research under the supervision of a the Research Manager / VP. This position will require strong analytical and modeling skills to predict performance of new technologies. Responsibilities to Include: Perform ... Read More »