Nanotechnology

"Nanotechnology comprises technological developments on the nanometer scale, usually 0.1 to 100 nm. (One nanometer equals one thousandth of a micrometre or one millionth of a millimeter.)" (Source: Wikipedia)

Visit the links below for some exciting developments in the field of Nanotechnology.

The Foresight Institute :: "Foresight is the leading think tank and public interest institute on nanotechnology. Founded in 1986, Foresight was the first organization to educate society about the benefits and risks of nanotechnology. At that time, nanotechnology was a little-known concept."
Nanotechnology Now :: "NN was created to serve the information needs of business, government, academic, and public communities. And with the intention of becoming the most informative and current free collection of "nano" reference material. We will cover: related future sciences, issues, news, events, and general information, and make this a place to come for information, stimulating debate, and research info."
Nano Science & Technology Institute :: The Nano Science and Technology Institute (NSTI) was created in 1997 and chartered with the promotion and integration of small technologies through education, technology and business development.
Nanoforum :: The European Nanotechnology Gateway. "Nanoforum is a pan-European nanotechnology network funded by the European Union under the Fifth Framework Programme (FP5) to provide information on European nanotechnology efforts and support to the European nanotechnology community."
Yahoo Groups Nanotechnology :: "This mailing list revolves around the emerging science of nanotechnology. Discussions include application, futurism, idea exchange, design, social implications, economic issues, policy and legislation and other relevent group sub-topics. Questions of impact and strategic implications are encouraged as well as exchanges of information."

Nanodot: Nanotechnology News and Discussion
the original nanotechnology blog

Texas invests in nanotechnology for delivery of anti-cancer drug
A startup company has now received a $3.5 million grant from the state of Texas to commercialize the nanotech delivery of a drug for cancer treatment.
Fast and precise control of AFM tips may enable nanotechnology memory devices
Arrays of atomic force probe tips are promising nanotech approaches to denser, faster, cheaper memories.
Can nanotechnology sequence DNA by pulling single molecules through a slit in...
It has not been tested experimentally yet, but if a proposal to use graphene as a nanotech method to sequence DNA very rapidly and inexpensively pans out, the "wonder material" of nanotechnology could find yet another use.
Toward molecular level data storage with nanotechnology
British scientists are investigating telescoping carbon nanotubes as a nanotech replacement for current computer memory technologies.
Public approval for using nanotechnology for human enhancement limited to imp...
Recently announced results of a US national survey on nanotech applications for "human enhancement" show widespread public support for enhancements seen as promising an improvement in human health, but little support for other uses.
Follow Convergence 08 on FastForward Radio
If you are unable to attend the Convergence08 Unconference this weekend, you can follow some of the developments on FastForward Radio. Christine Peterson and Stephen Gordon pass along this information: This weekend The Speculist will be presenting not one, but two editions of FastForward Radio, both coming to you live from the Convergence 08 Unconference at [...]
UK report urges more tests of health and environmental effects of nanotechnol...
The report concludes that nanotech products are coming to market without adequate tests for safety based upon the unique properties of the nanomaterials.
Nanotechnology art honors President-Elect Obama
Today we have a nanotech nod to last week's historic election for US President and an example of the artistic possibilities of nanotechnology.
Nanotechnology minimizes problems with medical implants
Nanotech membranes made of nanoporous alumina coated with diamond-like carbon films promise to minimize problems with medical implants.
Mass production method for nanotechnology wonder material
The publication of a method to mass produce graphene has opened the way to further study of this remarkable nanomaterial.

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