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Vicki Colvin, Kenneth S. Pitzer-Schlumberger Professor of Chemistry, and Pedro Alvarez, the George R. Brown Professor of Engineering and department chair of civil and environmental engineering, share a common goal — to give more people access to clean drinking water. More than 1 billion people do not have access to safe water, and in poor countries, waterborne disease is a ... Read More »

The new and promising treatment method involves mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs). These particles can store and deliver chemotherapeutic drugs that suppress cancer tumors in mice. Researchers at the UCLA’s California NanoSystems Institute and Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center also showed that these particles target almost only tumors and are evacuated from the body once the chemotherapeutic drugs are delivered. According to ... Read More »

The Scanning Probe Microscope SOLVER NEXT – the Product of NT-MDT Co. – got the Grand Prix of the Federal Russian Competition “Russian Innovations” The Competition “Russian Innovations” is 9 years old. It is held by authoritative Russian media holding “Expert”. The partners of the event are the main nanoorganizations in the country “RUSNANO” and “RUSATOM”. The competition is an ... Read More »

“The permanent committee of science and technology cooperation for the Organization of Islamic Conference met in Iran and agreed to establish the center,” Ali Asqar Tofiq said. “The Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC) is designated as the main national hub for the network and the decision will elevate the activities and capacities of the center,” he added. “This will ... Read More »

The goals of this Arlington, VA workshop are to: Bring together those who are new to nanoscale science, engineering, and technology as well as those familiar with the NNI Obtain stakeholder input regarding the goals and objectives of an updated NNI Strategic Plan. This is currently under development and scheduled for completion by December 2010 Gather suggestions to the U.S. ... Read More »

A tie no longer becomes dirty.  House walls, displaying graffiti art, can be washed down with water. Bikes become simultaneously robust and light in weight. Drugs specifically tackle cancer.  Nanotechnology is revolutionizing our daily lives. Nanotechnology deals with the research and construction of extremely small structures.  One nanometer compares to a millionth of a millimeter. Applications and research include the fields of energy, ... Read More »

UAlbany NanoCollege Partners with the American Red Cross for 2nd Annual Blood Drive Jul 8, 2010 Event Photos The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (“CNSE”) of the University at Albany, in partnership with the American Red Cross, held its 2nd Annual Blood Drive on July 8 at CNSE’s Albany Nanotech Complex. More than 80 people representing CNSE students, faculty, ... Read More »