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Daily Archives: October 24, 2010

Iran Stands Atop Muslim States in Nanotechnology

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran is the leading Muslim country in the field of nanotechnology, while it stands among the 15 top world nations in the field, an Iranian official announced on Saturday. “We rank first in the production of nanotechnology and nanoscience in the region and the Muslim world and we have gained the 14th standing among the world countries,” Iranian ... Read More »

Lighting takes shape

Researchers at Wake Forest’s Center for Nanotechnology and Molecular Materials have developed an inexpensive new light source that’s cool to the touch, won’t break if dropped, and can be molded into any shape. David Carroll, the lead researcher for PureLux Inc. and director of the Center for Nanotechnology and Molecular Materials. “Imagine that you no longer have to screw a ... Read More »

Nanotech's impacts on Africa must be carefully considered

The August 2010 issue of NANO Magazine, highlighting nanoscale research expected to have a positive impact on the developing world, included articles focused on energy generation, disease prevention and water purification. The articles reflect a now-familiar pattern: a presentation of the horrific scope of the current problem (e.g., unclean water responsible for 6,000 deaths every day) followed by a report ... Read More »