Nanovip All things Nanotechnology – Nano Is The Futiure

National survey finds support for research but with oversight and greater attention to risks WASHINGTON, DC: Synthetic biology—defined as the design and construction of new biological parts, devices, and systems or re-design of existing natural biological systems for useful purposes—holds enormous potential to improve everything from energy production to medicine, with the global market projected to reach $4.5 billion by ... Read More »

CAIRO: As the technology sector continues expanding in Egypt, a concerted effort has been made to forge ahead in the field of nanotechnology. As well as capitalizing on the potential benefits of nanotechnology, Egypt is hoping to avoid falling through the crack of what scientists have termed the “nanodivide.” Hassan Azzazy, professor and chairman of the chemistry department at the ... Read More »

Grenoble Ecole de Management is launching a new Winter School on Nanotechnology in collaboration with IEP – Grenoble, ESIEE-Univ Paris Est-LAST, FRIDA and supported by ANR-France*. Grenoble, France, September 09, 2010 –(PR.com)– The aim of the winter school is to explore issues related to nanotechnologies so as to better understand possible trajectories of development of nanotechnologies in different areas: To ... Read More »

Nanomaterials are poised for widespread use in the construction industry, where they can offer significant advantages for a variety of applications ranging from making more durable concrete to self-cleaning windows. But widespread use in building materials comes with potential environmental and health risks when those materials are thrown away. Scientists Pedro Alvarez (left) and Jaesang Lee stand behind a concrete ... Read More »

Salina, NY — The state will invest $28 million to turn a former General Electric Co. laboratory in Salina into a nanotechnology research and development facility projected to employ up to 250 people. David Lassman / The Post-Standard Building 3, the former electronics laboratory at Electronic Park, will be the site of a nanotechnology lab. Touring office space on the ... Read More »

Reference number 2010/173 Apply for this job Application deadline 2010-09-30 The position will be placed at the Quantum Device Physics Laboratory in the department of Microelectronic and Nanoscience at Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden. The Department is doing research and education with focus on future electronics, photonics, bio- and nanosystems and houses a 1240 m2 of cleanroom space, with ... Read More »

The BC Cancer Agency (BCCA) is committed to reducing the incidence of cancer, reducing the mortality from cancer, and improving the quality of life of those living with cancer. It provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of British Columbia by working with community partners to deliver a range of cancer services, including prevention, early detection, diagnosis and ... Read More »