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J&K to introduce nanotechnology to check fake Pashmina Kashmiri Pashmina shawls are known for its softness and the fabric yarn is spun from the hair of the Ibex found at 14,000 ft above the sea level. The Jammu and Kashmir government is in the process of using nanotechnology to authenticate the genuineness of Pashmina shawls – a step that will ... Read More »

Girton Fellow uses Nanotechnology to take on …Nanotechnology Girton Fellow, Dr Colm Durkan , has put the hair-care products market under the microscope. Through the company he recently formed, CambridgeNano , he carried out a study, published in this week’s Sunday Times, of hair after washing with over 20 different products, ranging in price from 20p to £100 per bottle. ... Read More »

Risk of nanotechnologies in food chain found to be negligible Nanomaterials in food packaging are “safe and convenient” for consumers, a study commissioned by PlasticsEurope on the potential risks of nanotechnologies in the food chain shows. The results of the research reveal that there is no or extremely little risk of migration of nano materials to plastics packaging and packaged ... Read More »

Seemingly small research funding cuts could hinder progress in nanotechnology (Nanowerk News) Cuts in federal funding of nanotechnology research threaten to slow progress toward some of the field’s greatest promises, including commercialization of sustainable new energy sources that do not contribute to global warming, an international authority in the field cautioned here today. Speaking at the 245th National Meeting & ... Read More »

Media Center Lyding to receive 2013 AVS NSTD Nanotechnology Recognition Award ECE Professor Joe Lyding will receive the 2013 Nanotechnology Recognition Award from the American Vacuum Society Nanometer-Scale Science and Technology Division. The award recognizes members of NSTD for outstanding scientific and technical contributions in the science of nanometer-scale structures, technology transfer involving nanometer-scale structures, and/or the promotion and dissemination ... Read More »

Celebrating NanoDays Binghamton, NY (WBNG Binghamton) Kids of all ages spent Saturday afternoon learning about nanoscience at the Roberson Museum. In celebration of a nationwide festival called NanoDays, which takes place between March 30 and April 7, Binghamton University is hosting three different workshops. WBNG E-News – Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Saturday’s workshop at the Roberson featured theater demonstrations. ... Read More »

Guiding towards the right path Here is a column that will answer your queries on different career options I am in Class XII and wish to study nanotechnology. Could you please suggest some colleges and courses available in the country? Nanotechnology is a great area of study and is very challenging. Your best options for study include the IITs, NITs ... Read More »