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Monthly Archives: February 2011

Hi-tech company punts on holey path to prosperity

Hans van der Voorn, the executive chairman of Izon Science, jokes that the company “sells invisible holes”. But if he is peddling snake oil, the joke will be on him. He has poured his entire personal fortune into the Christchurch-based nanotechnology instrument company, which just could be the next big thing. STACY SQUIRES/The Press LAB WORK: Izon Science executive chairman ... Read More »

rIQ™-the Smart Way to Determine the Refractive Index of Glass Trace Evidence

Q™ is designed to determine the refractive index of glass quickly, accurately and easily.  A vital instrument for any forensic laboratory, rIQ™ is offered in a standalone configuration, as part of a microspectrophotometer which includes color analysis of glass, or as an upgrade package. San Dimas, CA (February 21, 2011)– CRAIC Technologies, Inc., the world’s leading innovator of UV-visible-NIR microscopy ... Read More »

Nanotechnology center breaks ground

The Krishna P. Singh Center for Nanotechnology officially broke ground on Thursday. The $80 million center, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, will provide “a home for student-related activities relating to nanotechnology,” said Dawn Bonnell, director of the Nanotechnology Department. Penn President Amy Gutmann joined Krishna Singh, who donated $20 million to fund the building, on site at 32nd and Walnut streets ... Read More »

Effects of nanotechnology still unknown, warn watchdogs

Nanotechnology is the 21st century’s scientific “buzz word”, heralded by many as the science of the future. The technology provides solutions so minute it cannot be seen with the naked eye or even a standard microscope. Scientists around the world say nanotechnology could revolutionise the way we generate energy, treat illness and even make beauty products. However, watchdogs warn that ... Read More »

Ireland: Postdoctoral Researcher

Employer: National University Ireland Galway Website: http://www.nuigalway.ie/vacan… Location: Galway Type: Postdoctoral Posted: February 10, 2011 Expires: April 11, 2011 Requisition number: NUIG 17-11 Science jobs from National University Ireland Galway: job description Postdoctoral Researcher Biophotonics Research Group, School of Physics Ref. No. NUIG17-11 Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a 2 year fixed term contract position as a Postdoctoral Researcher with the ... Read More »

Germany: Postdoctoral Researcher in DNA-Nanotechnology

Employer: Life and Medical Sciences (LIMES) Institute Location: University of Bonn, Germany Type: Other Posted: January 20, 2011 Expires: March 21, 2011 Requisition number: 2007 Science jobs from Life and Medical Sciences (LIMES) Institute: job description Institute Information Life and Medical Sciences (LIMES) Institute Gerhard Domagk Str. 1 Bonn, Website: http://www.famuloklab.de/index-e.html Applicants are invited for a PostDoc position, in our Chemical Biology group at ... Read More »

Italy: Research and Development Specialist

At PPG, our business includes a spectrum of products and services, built on innovation and technology, that comprise every day life in aerospace, automotive, construction and chemicals industries. Our diversity of businesses provide a spectrum of opportunities for you to work in an endless variety of disciplines. PPG is a place where you can unlock your potential: our company structure ... Read More »