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The Heinrich Rohrer Medal - a new international prize in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology
In order to celebrate the great achievements accomplished by one of the Nobel Laureates in 1986, late Dr. Heinrich Rohrer, and also to express our... More
Nano at German Schools – Baden-Württemberg as a pioneer
Baden-Württemberg will be the first German state to use the „SimplyNano 1®” experimental kit in high schools.... More
New NanoWOW nanotechnology lesson plans for primary students all over Ireland
Ireland’s new materials science research centre has announced the launch of their new NanoWOW lesson plans. Designed for 5th and 6th class pupils the plans... More
Nanotech's role in feeding the planet
The challenge is clear: globally, we will need to feed two billion extra people by 2050. As politicians, industry and scientists turn their attention to... More
Evaluation of the health effects of carbon nanotubes
The development, production and technological applications of carbon nanotube are rapidly growing, due to the unique characteristics... More
Miniature spectrometers inside mobile phones
How fresh are vegetables and fruits in the supermarket? Just use a mobile phone containing a miniature spectrometer to control the quality of comestibles. To... More
„SimplyNano 1®“experimental kit in English and Russian
The new "SimplyNano 1®" experimental kit is now also available in English and Russian in addition to German and French. Thus, the experimental kit is... More
Nano-dwarves turn tumor assassins
Chemotherapy is often preferred for fighting cancer, but its side effects can be considerable. A new technique may reduce these in future: nanoparticle-encapsulated substances could... More