Nanotechnology
Consistent EU rules for nanomaterials
In the future, consistent rules will apply to nanomaterials in the EU. The REACH regulatory committee adapted the European Chemicals Regulation... More
Nanoparticles for lung cancer pass next test
The most common type of lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), continues to be difficult to treat, with five year survival rates of about... More
A DNA nanorobot functions as a cancer therapeutic in response to a molecular trigger in vivo
In a major advancement in nanomedicine, Arizona State University scientists, in collaboration with researchers from the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST) of the... More
Carnivorous plant inspires nano-tech blood cleanser
A nanoscale invention inspired by the tiny hairs on a Venus Flytrap could revolutionise anti-bacterial treatments for the seriously... More
“Towards a more effective and efficient governance and regulation of nanomaterials” – ProSafe & NANoREG white paper
The EU FP7 project NANoREG and H2020 project ProSafe have recently published a white paper titled “Towards a more effective and efficient governance and regulation... More
Graphene water filter turns whisky clear
Previously graphene-oxide membranes were shown to be completely impermeable to all solvents except for water. However, a study published in Nature Materials, now shows that... More
Cheaper, more flexible and eco-friendly smartphone screens with graphene
Scientists at the University of Sussex may have found a solution to the long-standing problem of brittle smart phone screens. Professor Alan Dalton and his team... More
The hidden world of nanotechnology in plants
Flowers have a secret signal that's specially tailored for bees so they know where to collect nectar. And new research has just given us a... More