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06.09.2016 News (Innovation Society)

Internship "Emerging Risks/Nanotechnology"

To complete our Emerging Risks Center team (www.emergingriskscenter.ch) we are looking for an intern (100%) starting in autumn/winter... More

29.07.2016 Nanotechnology

Research team uses nanoparticles to break up plaque and prevent cavities

The bacteria that live in dental plaque and contribute to tooth decay often resist traditional antimicrobial treatment, as they can "hide" within a sticky biofilm... More

28.07.2016 Nanotechnology

Carbon nanotube mesh helps reorganise neural tissue

A 3D artificial scaffold network made from multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) could help locally “rewire” nerve tissue. This is the new finding from researchers in... More

28.06.2016 Nanotechnology

A shampoo bottle that empties completely–every last drop

It’s one of life’s little annoyances: that last bit of shampoo that won’t quite pour out of the bottle. Or the last bit of hand... More

14.06.2016 News (Innovation Society)

The new "SimplyNano 2®"- experimental kit for schools is ready for roll-out – Sponsorship opportunities offered.

"SimplyNano 2®" is the new nano-experimental kit for secondary pupils. The experimental kit contains roughly 25 new experiments about nanotechnology and is a logical and... More

13.06.2016 Nanotechnology

NanoSafety Group publishes 2nd Edition of guidance to support safe working with nanomaterials

The UK Nanosafety Group (UKNSG) has updated and published a 2nd edition of guidance (pdf) to support safe and responsible working practices with nanomaterials in... More

06.06.2016 Nanotechnology

Nanomaterials in the environment - Current state of knowledge and regulations on chemical safety

The German Environment Agency published a report with the main aim of outlining the necessary further development of chemicals regulations for nanomaterials with regard to... More

03.06.2016 Nanotechnology

Use of nanomaterials and nanoscale products for wastewater treatment

The German Environment Agency published a factsheet, which presents different possible methods for wastewater treatment using nanomaterial and/or... More