Nanovip All things Nanotechnology – Nano Is The Futiure
Hiring Unit: College of Engineering/Mechanical Engineering Location: Manoa Date Posted: August 12, 2010 Closing Date: Continuous Salary Information: $18,198 annually or commensurate with experience and qualifications. Monthly Type: 11 Month Full Time/Part Time: Part Time – Full Time Equivalency: 50% Temporary/Permanent: Temporary Other Conditions: One position to begin August 2010 or as soon thereafter as possible continuation depend on the ... Read More »
Daily Archives: November 17, 2010
Saudi: Postdoctoral position in Supramolecular/Micellar Catalysis
Description: The Rodionov Group at the Catalysis Center at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a new lab focused on micellar and supramolecular catalysis and emergent phenomena in nanoscale systems. More information on our research program can be found on the Web at http://bit.ly/ccdue1. We invite outstanding Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers to apply for multiple open positions. Flexibility, ... Read More »
Nanotechnology: A Dead End For Plant Cells?
New study examines nanoparticles’ effects on plants Using particles that are 1/100,000 the width of a human hair to deliver drugs to cells or assist plants in fighting off pests may sound like something out of a science fiction movie, but these scenarios may be a common occurrence in the near future. Carbon nanotubes, cylindrically shaped carbon molecules with a ... Read More »
Israeli high tech adjusts to Asian challenge
JERUSALEM (AP) — It’s well known that the emergence of India and China is casting a shadow on the developed economies of Europe and North America. Less famous is the challenge facing Israel: With the Jewish state having quietly prospered as a global haven of innovation, key players here are asking whether the Asian giants might steal their high-tech thunder. ... Read More »
Nanotechnology criticised for environmentally unfriendly nature
Friends of the Earth has criticised nanotechnology and the use of nanomaterials as it claims the products are more environmentally costly to produce and use. In a recent report from the environmental group entitled ‘Nanotechnology, climate and energy: over-heated promises and hot air?’ it highlights a number of products including nano-titanium dioxide and nano-silver claiming that their production is very ... Read More »