Nanotechnology is bringing about new innovations that are changing and improving the quality of life. The intention of most technological advancements is to help humanity, but even with nanotech produ…

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The UK's Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution today published a report entitled Novel Materials in the Environment:
The Case of Nanotechnolog…

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Cartilage is an essential part of our bodies. Once lost, it's very difficult to replace. Our joints are particularly prone to wear and tear, especiall…

The government is serious about investing resources to research cures for cancer. This includes nanotechnology research aimed at improving patient outcomes. The phrase "nanotech oncology" i…

How many of you have a carbon monoxide monitor in your home? The problem with many deadly gases is this: THEY ARE ODORLESS. Hence, they can be very difficult to detect. Before you know it, you could …

Nanotechnology development in Denmark – environmental opportunities and risk aims to identify the eco-opportunities and eco-risks related to nanotechnology as perceived by Danish nano researchers.

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Researchers at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow have devised an intelligent ink that detects the presence of oxygen in food packages. If the package is broken, whether by tampering or by accid…

What's the latest proposed solution to global warming? Launch a constellation of trillions of small free-flying spacecraft a million miles above Earth to create a giant shading device.

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Hong Kong is now testing an anti-bacterial silver-titanium dioxide nanoparticle coating on surfaces in its subway cars, says ABC News. Expect to see the same in London's tube in the near future.
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A new report on insurance for nanotechnology applications looks at nanotech risks across industries and details how they may be handled.

Nanotechnology: The Plastics of the 21st Century?, produced by…