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Daily Archives: July 27, 2010

Nanotechnology and stem cells rejuvenate arteries

A combination of nanotechnology and adult stem cells has been shown to destroy arterial plaque atherosclerosis in the hearts of pigs. Animals that received stem cells also showed signs of new blood vessel growth and restoration of artery function, according to the study reported at the American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiovascular Sciences 2010 Scientific Sessions. A technique that combines nanotechnology ... Read More »

India: In 6 months, nanotechnology centre at defence institute

In around six months, the city-based Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) will have a nano technology centre on campus. The proposed facility will aim at giving a fillip to nanotechnology-related research, besides providing a platform for PhD students from across the country. “Manpower and expert researchers are the key aspects of any technology centre. With the recruitment process over, ... Read More »

Nanoparticles in your food, organic residuals conference, careers in consumer testing, & food wastes turned into fuels

How would you like a career in nutrition that combines food science, statistics, psychology, and nutrition with recycling residual organic food wastes? University of California, Davis, Extension studies department, in the Sacramento regional area offers a certificate program in consumer testing for online learners. The courses and certificate programs are open to anyone. You don’t need a degree or to ... Read More »

Innovalight signs deal with China's Yingli Solar

Innovalight CEO Conrad Burke sits in his Sunnyvale office before a glass jar filled with a dark liquid that looks like Coca-Cola or maple syrup. But it’s actually Innovalight’s secret “solar ink,” a proprietary potion based on nanotechnology that can boost the efficiency of the silicon solar cells that make up nearly 80 percent of the global solar market. And ... Read More »

UK: Project Manager Cell Manufacturing

Job Role: Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Molecular Biology, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience, Stem Cell, Pathology, Microbiology Job Hours: Full-Time Sector: Industry Location: South East Company:  Hudson Shribman Salary: c30-35k Job reference: AF/015545 Posted Date: 26 July 2010 17:25:05 Project Manager Cell Manufacturing 30-35k South East AF/015545 A Project Manager in Cell Manufacturing is urgently required by a key scientific organisation The role will ... Read More »

Nanotechnology Delivers Revolutionary Pumpless Water Cooling

Forget traditional metal block coolers a nanowick could remove 10 times the heat of current chip designs A collaboration of university researchers and top industry experts has created a pumpless liquid cooling system that uses nanotechnology to push the limits of past designs. The new cooler design uses copper-coated carbon nanotubes.  (Source: Wikimedia Commons) One fundamental computing problem is that there ... Read More »

Yingli seals research deal with Californian start-up Innovalight

China’s Yingli Green Energy has set the seal on a research, development and production deal with Californian start-up Innovalight. The collaboration aims to advance silicon ink nanotechnology that has been shown to boost the average efficiency of multicrystalline PV solar cells. “We believe strong research and development capabilities are critical to strengthen our industry leadership, and we have recently launched ... Read More »