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Nanotechnology and Food Remains in the Realm of Speculation and Fear Mongering (IEEE Spectrum)
It still seems that the mob with pitchforks is in control of the issue of nanotechnology and food. I was reading a fairly balanced report in a publication called the Mindful Metropolis on the state of nanotechnology and food. (read the story…) Related items Peers criticise nanotechnology secrecy (Guardian Unlimited) Germany warns over dangers of nanotechnology (Deutsche Welle) Public... »
Self-assembling solar arrays as easy as mixing oil and water (Ars Technica)
Modern manufacturing techniques generally require high degrees of control and intervention to get materials linked together in precise configurations. But researchers have become interested in the prospect of self-assembling systems, which can simplify existing manufacturing and allow us to produce devices on the nanoscale. Above a certain size it’s possible to use gravity to... »
Nanotechnology, nano dust and health effects (Sunday Observer)
Nanotechnology, shortened to “nanotech”, is the study of the control of matter on an atomic and molecular scale. Generally, nanotechnology deals with structures of the size 100 nanometres or smaller in at least one dimension, and involves developing materials or devices within that size. (read the story…) Related items Nanotechnology and Food Remains in the Realm of... »
Better Control Of Carbon Nanotube ‘Growth’ Promising For Future Electronics (redOrbit)
Image Caption: Researchers have learned how to more fully control the formation of carbon nanotubes so that they have either metallic or semiconducting properties. The findings could help overcome a major obstacle in efforts to use the tiny structures to create a new class of electronics that would be faster and smaller than conventional... »
Barroso II seeks to streamline innovation policy (EurActiv)
Innovation is set to take centre-stage in the new European Commission, which could mean having an ‘innovation super-commissioner’, a special advisor on innovation or even handing ultimate control to the Commission president. (read the story…) Related items Chemist Monitors Nanotechnology’s Environmental Impact (Newswise) Nanotechnology degree program could mean better area jobs (South Bend Tribune) Martin Berg: Innovation ain’t what... »
