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Survey: Hiding Risks Can Hurt Public Support For Nanotechnology

A new national survey on public attitudes toward medical applications and physical enhancements that rely on nanotechnology shows that support for the technology increases when the public is informed of the technology’s risks as well as its benefits – at least among those people who have heard of nanotechnology. The survey, which was conducted by researchers at North Carolina State ... Read More »

Scanning electron microscope acquisition

Texas State University will soon buy a $2.2 million scanning electron microscope to aid their nano research programmes. The machinery is a Helios NanoLab 400 DualBeam Scanning Electron Microscope from the FEI Company and  will be paid for by a combination of National Science Foundation grant funds, Higher Education Assistance funds, Semiconductor Initiative Special Item appropriations, Research Development appropriations and ... Read More »

Seven atom transistor sets the pace for future PCs

Researchers have shown off a transistor made from just seven atoms that could be used to create smaller, more powerful computers. Transistors are tiny switches used as the building blocks of silicon chips. If the new atomic transistor can be made in large numbers it could mean chips with components up to 100 times smaller than on existing processors. Prof ... Read More »

MSc Electronics for Sustainable Energy

The School of Engineering has an excellent reputation for Engineering. We are recognized for our world-class research and hold the Excellent in Teaching rating. The school also has an international reputation for electronics research for energy and advanced semiconductor materials & devices. This course places strong emphasis on ‘state of the art’ electronics for energy efficient devices and power electronics. ... Read More »

Nanotech India 2010 announced

The dates for Nanotech India 2010 have been announced…. November 19th – 21st 2010 Venus – Gokulam Park – Kochi Welcome to Nanotech India 2010 Nanotechnology has finally gained recognition in India. As an attempt to place India on the global Nanotechnology map, an Annual Conference and Business Meet in Nanotechnology begins today right here in Cochin, the commercial hub ... Read More »

Mexican scientists seek exchange with China

Mexican scientists are seeking cooperation with their Chinese counterparts on biotechnology and nanotechnology based on an agreement on exchanges of information and personnel, the president of the Mexican Academy of Sciences (AMC) told Xinhua in an interview on Wednesday. “We are looking to create specific teams of experts in nanotechnology and biotechnology by exchanging scientists for visits of a few ... Read More »