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Did you hear the one about the movie star in the nanotechnology suit? It’s not a joke. Well, actually it is. The movie star is wild man Jim Carrey. And his nano-suit? He announced in an MTV promo video that for hosting the MTV Awards “I’m wearing a suit that I’ve had made. It’s the latest in nanotechnology, so I’m ... Read More »

Federal agencies to study guidelines on nanomaterials Federal regulators announced Thursday two actions that will aim to clarify the role that extremely small materials can play in items such as cosmetics and food production and packaging. The Environmental Protection Agency said that it will seek to determine whether nanomaterials in pesticide products can “cause unreasonable adverse effects on the environment ... Read More »

CNSE is the world’s first college to offer comprehensive baccalaureate programs in Nanoscale Engineering and Nanoscale Science – groundbreaking educational and research curricula that will uniquely prepare students for growing scientific opportunities in the nanotechnology-enabled careers of the 21st century. Building on CNSE’s pioneering graduate-level program – which was also a global first when it commenced in September 2004 – ... Read More »

Bayreuth/Germany, May 10.06.2011: FutureCarbon, the leading provider of super-composites based on carbon nanomaterials, is making a first-time appearance at this year’s NSTI nano tech show in Boston from June 14 through 15. FutureCarbon is thus actively continuing its course of expansion. Visitors can find FutureCarbon at booth 1407. FutureCarbon is bringing along an attractive portfolio. In Carbo e-Therm the innovative ... Read More »

FDA has published a draft guidance on FDA’s current thinking on whether FDA-regulated products contain nanomaterials or otherwise involve the application of nanotechnology. In this photo, nanotechnology improves food safety by detecting BSE-causing prions. (photo: Richard Montagna/CDC) FDA has published a draft guidance on FDA’s current thinking on whether FDA-regulated products contain nanomaterials or otherwise involve the application of nanotechnology. ... Read More »

Nanofilters can remove viruses from milk and nanomaterials could soon block cholesterol in canola oil from entering our bloodstream. They can alter the texture of ice cream. Tiny particles in chicken feed can latch onto Campylobacter jejuni and keep the bacteria from getting into our chicken nuggets. Tiny silica spheres could be used to detect the presence of the harmful ... Read More »

This Web page provides current information on the regulation of pesticide products either manufactured using nanotechnology or that contain ingredients that are themselves the result of nanotechnology. This includes the regulatory requirements and applicable processes under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) for applicants for registration of new pesticide products, as well as those applicable to existing registrants ... Read More »