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196 articles posted this month
February 28th, 2003
3600 Atoms in Two Places at Once
Quantum Computing |
Breakthrough in nanocomposite rare earth magnets
Discoveries |
Carbon nanoscrolls roll up for the future
Nanotubes/Buckyballs/Fullerenes/Nanorods/Nanostrings |
ASML, Canon, Nikon take dip into immersion litho
Chip Technology |
Altair Nanotechnologies Introduces RenaZorb
Nanomedicine |
Thailand's leader plants the seeds for a future in nanobiotech
Profiles |
Legislation Proposed to Raise Nanotech Funding
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy |
February 27th, 2003
Universities compete for center to study bioterrorism detection
Announcements |
Boeing Donates Advanced Processing Patent to Vanderbilt
Patents/IP/Tech Transfer/Licensing |
Pace-Setting Nanotubes May Power Micro-Devices
Nanotubes/Buckyballs/Fullerenes/Nanorods/Nanostrings |
Molecular memories
Discoveries |
FEI Opens Expanded Manufacturing Facility in Czech Republic
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
February 26th, 2003
Photronics, MII devise first 'nano-imprint templates'
Chip Technology |
Researchers Achieve Quantum Entanglement of Three Electrons
Quantum Computing |
Army launches biotech institute
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
Canada's Nanotech SWAT Team Recruits Small Tech Leaders
Announcements |
Bioforce Nanosciences releases tool for nanotechnology
Tools |
Student Designs Ionic Knife To Etch Transistors
Tools |
Quantum computing catches the bus
Quantum Computing |
Virtual DNA replicates
Self Assembly |
Optical trap provides new insights into motor molecules
Molecular Machines |
Pioneer brings motes to market
Ubiquitious Computing |
Ohio State's MicroMD Laboratory Deploys NetBotz
Announcements |
Carbon nanotubes may be magical molecular wands
Nanotubes/Buckyballs/Fullerenes/Nanorods/Nanostrings |
February 25th, 2003
SC Biosciences and Quantum Dot Announce Strategic Partnership
Announcements |
Motorola shows 30-nm images with nano-imprint
Tools |
Argonne, NASA-Ames researchers build new biological machines
Molecular Machines, Discoveries |
Electronic Circuit Rides A Chemical Film
Discoveries |
Applied Nanotech demonstrates carbon nanotube TV
Nanotubes/Buckyballs/Fullerenes/Nanorods/Nanostrings |
Building starts at London Centre for Nanotechnology
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
Combined optical trapping and single-molecule fluorescence
Discoveries |
Highly Branched Molecules Unite in a Giant Self-Assembled Liquid Crystal Lattice
Self Assembly |
Frugal Computer Uses DNA as Input, Fuel
Discoveries |
Nanomaterials swab the deck, clean the fish tank faster and safer
Profiles |
90nm production coming next year
Chip Technology |
Nanotech to pave way for micro-machines
Possible Futures |
February 24th, 2003
PNI Brings 'Developer's Corner' Resource to Customers
Announcements |
New gauze promotes natural healing
Nanomedicine |
Single molecule switches for less
Chip Technology |
U-M launches ambitious exploration of inner space
Nanomedicine |
Knotty Calculations
Quantum Computing |
Sensor startup Nanomix forges ahead despite CEO vacancy
Profiles |
State pins big hopes on nanos
Miscellaneous |
February 22nd, 2003
Nanotechnology Visionary Ralph C. Merkle Sets Up Independent Practice
Announcements |
Looking to nature to improve nanotech
Discoveries |
February 21st, 2003
Tiny Battery May Power Next-Gen Gadgets
Discoveries |
Teasing apart the molecules of life
Discoveries |
'Nano-lamp' discovered by coincidence
Discoveries |
Military Mixes "Smart" Coatings
Miscellaneous |
DNA strings along metal atoms
Discoveries |
Diatomists shell out on nanotechnology
Profiles |
Molecular Self-Assembly Technique May Mimic How Cells Assemble
Self Assembly |
Anatomy of a deal: how a new VC fund and nano startup got together
Profiles |
CORDIS offers more concrete results on nanotechnology research
Announcements |
Prof makes strides in carbon research
Announcements |
February 20th, 2003
EDB to help fund more start-up firms
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
ConocoPhillips funds Oklahoma-based Southwest Nanotechnologies
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
Nanowires approach the quantum realm
Discoveries |
LeTourneau receives $50K grant
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
Nanotech subject of luncheon Feb. 27
Announcements |
The big (and little) squeeze
Discoveries |
Switched on
Discoveries |
Qubits are on solid ground
Quantum Computing |
UIC Researchers Develop New Method for Conducting Polymers
Discoveries |
Radio tags, nanotubes and a video Cyclops
Miscellaneous |
Nanoimprint equipment companies set to make market impression
Tools |
OGI researcher works toward smaller, cleaner and more efficient computer chips
Miscellaneous |
No more windows to clean
Discoveries |
February 19th, 2003
Tiny Nanotrains Could Power Big Changes In The Future
Molecular Machines |
Superconductor transistor breaks records
Discoveries |
DNA molecules form nanodevice scaffolding
Chip Technology |
Universities offer a 3-for-1 deal in pitch for federal nano funding
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
February 18th, 2003
Intel To Convert Arizona Factory To 300 MM Technology
Chip Technology |
Nanoporous magnet sucks up solvents
Discoveries |
Switzerland's 'Nanotechnology Road Show II' Strengthens Ties With U.S.
Announcements |
New nano bill would create permanent program
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy |
February 17th, 2003
Compound Eases Even Distribution of Nano-particles
Discoveries |
Quantum-dot LED may be display of the future
Discoveries |
Human Body Version 2.0
Possible Futures |
An aerial for light
Discoveries |
Oxford Applied Research offers nanocluster deposition system
Tools |
"...there's nothing fake about nanotechnology"
Miscellaneous |
Prions get wired
Discoveries |
Scientist looks at less to find out more about quantum materials
Miscellaneous |
Nanotechnology R&D Bill Introduced
Govt.-Legislation/Regulation/Funding/Policy |
A better molecule-trap: Arryx's tweezers take on teams of particles
Tools |
Partners sought for Sydney nanotech projects
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
February 16th, 2003
Sci-Fi War Uniforms?
Possible Futures |
February 15th, 2003
Patchwork regulation of nanotech could be grave danger, warns CRN
Ethics |
Tiny technologies could help Oregon make it big
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
February 14th, 2003
Race on to build first robot insect
Possible Futures |
Biology to make mini machines
Possible Futures |
Governor breaks ground on advanced nano-research center at UCLA
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
Taking nanochips with grain of salt
Chip Technology |
NanoLights! Camera! Action!
Discoveries |
Stitching accuracy key to Nikon's EPL prototype
Chip Technology |
Researchers disclose work on inventive materials, structures
MEMS |
Ultraviolet Lithography
Chip Technology |
Salt: The Movie
Miscellaneous |
Spasers bring nanoscale optical fields
Discoveries |
After Columbia: small tech can help make space travel safer
Miscellaneous |
February 13th, 2003
Nanotech may spark fierce ethical row
Ethics |
Albany-area leaders seek to transform their town
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
UC Riverside Lecture on Nanotechnology
Announcements |
Nanotech firm gets $125K in venture capital
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
Building nano-machines, part by part
Announcements |
Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography Reaches Commercial Sector
Chip Technology |
Nanopeapods
Tools |
Oxygen atoms made directly visible
Tools |
Army Incubator aims for nanotech boom in New Jersey
Miscellaneous |
February 12th, 2003
Session examines novel semiconductor devices
Discoveries |
Zyvex founder: may you stay forever young in a nano world
Possible Futures |
Big money senses the 'next big thing'
Possible Futures |
North East launches Centres of Excellence
Announcements |
£52m for regions' scientists
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
Logic scheme gains power
Chip Technology |
Array of carbon nanotube devices detects gas molecules
Nanotubes/Buckyballs/Fullerenes/Nanorods/Nanostrings |
Manipulating Nanoparticles
Discoveries |
Acid stops bacteria swimming
Molecular Machines |
SFU prof's switch could boost computer power 10,000-fold
Chip Technology |
February 11th, 2003
Best Nanotechnology Sites of 2002
Miscellaneous |
Researchers push toward true lab-on-a-chip
Nanomedicine |
Kopin Shines Its Tiny Light
Discoveries |
Nanotechnology inspires joining of art, science at UCLA
Academic/Education |
Konarka Acquires Quantum Solar Energy Linz
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
To the Moon in a Space Elevator?
Nanotubes/Buckyballs/Fullerenes/Nanorods/Nanostrings |
Researchers develop 'natural bandages'
Nanomedicine |
Ethics Lag in Nanotechnology
Ethics |
French laboratories have significant role to play in developing ERA
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
Man or Machine? New Program Strives to Put Both Into Space
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
For full-time futurist, life isn't practical
Possible Futures |
February 10th, 2003
Nanotechnology Called The Next Industrial Revolution
Miscellaneous |
Canadian NanoBusiness Alliance Releases Nanomedicine Taxonomy
Nanomedicine |
Nanoscience Instruments announces distribution agreement
Tools |
UC Riverside scientists synthesize new porous materials
Materials/Metamaterials/Magnetoresistance |
Choosing Automation for Fast Liquid Sample Handling
Tools |
Fluid morphs into startling designs
Discoveries |
The currency of respect
Possible Futures |
Imago slings fastest microscope in the midwest, maybe the world
Tools |
PSU will help drive high-tech recovery
Academic/Education |
Scientists of Very Small Draw Disciplines Together
Miscellaneous |
February 9th, 2003
Solubest raises $1.4m in internal round
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
February 8th, 2003
Nanoscience enables revolutionary molecular electric circuits
Chip Technology |
Nanofibre sacrifice results in nanopipes
Nanotubes/Buckyballs/Fullerenes/Nanorods/Nanostrings |
February 7th, 2003
Top KurzweilAI.net News of 2002
Miscellaneous |
Huge progress on tiny scale
Miscellaneous |
'Sticky' DNA crystals promise new way to process information
Memory Technology |
Patently silly
Patents/IP/Tech Transfer/Licensing |
Pity by the Bay: valley frets over other areas' newfound fortunes
Miscellaneous |
SPIE speaker to predict the end of Moore's Law
Chip Technology |
Researchers Announce World's Smallest Switch
Chip Technology |
February 6th, 2003
Experts say nanotechnology is future of local energy industry
Miscellaneous |
Drexel institute thinks small
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
Nanodiamonds change their coat
Discoveries |
NNI Gets 9.5 Percent Increase in Proposed Budget
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
Education overhaul urged for nanotech revolution
Academic/Education |
Foresight Institute Offers Nanotechnology Tutorial
Academic/Education |
Funding bonanza for research at Queen's
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
Another year, another threat to Advanced Technology Program
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
NanoInk Receives $1 Million in Tax Increment Financing
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
February 5th, 2003
Tiny Tech Promises Big Returns in Illinois
Miscellaneous |
Master's degree in NanoScience at Delft and Leiden, The Netherlands
Academic/Education |
Tech start-ups created 500 jobs last year
Jobs |
Foresight Challenge Grant Met
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
I've got you under my skin
Possible Futures |
Budget Contains New Money for N.M. Labs
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
Nanocluster catalyst aims to clean up fossil fuels
Possible Futures |
Protein Chips: Bound to Deliver
Chip Technology |
Bush's proposed budget makes nanotechnology 'a top priority'
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
February 4th, 2003
Biomix To Raise $10-15 Million To Buy Out CROs
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
Data Storage Leap Could Produce Film Library on a Disk
Memory Technology |
Nanocluster catalysts aim to clean up fossil fuels
Possible Futures |
DNA nanomotor expands and contracts
Molecular Machines |
Bucky Diamonds In The Rough
Discoveries |
State must risk to keep tech edge
Miscellaneous |
Ultratech Stepper Announces Delivery of Two Alpha Tools
Announcements |
Small tech's voice heard amid clamor of competing agendas
Announcements |
Purdue researchers connect life's blueprints with its energy source
Molecular Machines |
Problem solvers
Miscellaneous |
Plan would close Berkeley lab facility
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
PSU makes waves with scope
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
February 3rd, 2003
Scanning Probe Animation Gallery opens at nanoscience.com
Announcements |
Harvard Picks Thomas Swan
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
New research integrates microfluidics with nanotechnology
Nanotubes/Buckyballs/Fullerenes/Nanorods/Nanostrings |
DNA acts like a "piston"
Molecular Machines |
SI Diamond pairs with Japanese company
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
Israeli nanotech group mourns loss of astronaut
Miscellaneous |
Harris & Harris Group Invests in Nanogram Devices Corporation
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
Tour de force microscopy
Tools |
Modified tips: molecules to cells
Tools |
New material research possibilities with AFM
Tools |
LaSys assists US Air Force with chem/bio weapons detection
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
BSU to receive grant for nanoscience studies
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
February 2nd, 2003
U of A signs another million dollar nano deal
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
February 1st, 2003
Shutdown of nanotech irresponsible and dangerous, says CRN
Ethics |
Illinois VC investment rises
Investments/IPO's/Splits |
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