Solar Thin Films, Inc. today announced that it intends to acquire Algatec Equity Partners LP, which owns a 47% equity interest in the capital stock of Algatec Solar AG, a growing producer of silicon crystalline solar panels and modules.
Call for papers: 3rd European Conference for Clinical Nanomedicine, 10-12 May 2010
The 3rd European Conference for Clinical Nanomedicine is calling for papers on original research aimed at future or current clinical application of nanoscience.
Technological advancements address outstanding and new issues associated with diagnosis and monitoring of HIV infections
New analysis from Frost and Sullivan, Rapid Advances in HIV/AIDS Clinical Diagnostics, finds that technological advancements address outstanding and new issues associated with diagnosis and monitoring of HIV infections by providing simplified, cost-effective, and precise testing.
Magnetic nanoparticles show promise for combating human cancer
Scientists at Georgia Tech and the Ovarian Cancer Institute have further developed a potential new treatment against cancer that uses magnetic nanoparticles to attach to cancer cells, removing them from the body.
NanoInk’s Nano BioDiscovery Division Launches Premiere Nanoscale Protein Array Assay
NanoInk, Inc. has pleased to announce the launch of its first completely configured protein array kit from its Nano BioDiscovery Division.
UK and US organizations collaborate to develop enabling technology for printed flexible displays
The Flexible Display Center (FDC) at Arizona State University today announced that the Printable Electronics Technology Center (PETEC) has become an Associate Member to collaborate on high-performing organic thin film transistors (OTFTs) for flexible display applications.
Detecting cancer early with biofunctionalized nanoparticles
A new testing method is being developed to detect cancer soon after the tumor has formed. It will identify characteristic substances in the blood which accompany a certain type of tumor. The first steps in the development have already been completed.
Plasmonic nanobubbles combine diagnosis and treatment in one theranostic method
Multifunctional nanoparticles are at the core of a growing field called theranostics that develops technologies physicians can use to diagnose and treat diseases in a single procedure. The major promise of theranostics is to bring together key stages of a medical treatment, such as the diagnosis and therapy, and thus to make a treatment shorter, safer and more efficient. Theranostic approaches require adequate tools with a high multi-functionality and selectivity. The initial phase of the development of theranostics has already revealed the two general challenges: lack of multifunctional methods and agents, and the lack of selectivity and specificity of available agents - that ultimately requires cell and molecular levels. Researchers have now developed a novel method based on gold nanoparticle-generated transient photothermal vapor nanobubbles, a structure they refer to as plasmonic nanobubbles.
18 cutting-edge A*STAR aerospace technologies showcased at Singapore Airshow 2010
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) announced today the successful induction of four new members namely Bombardier, Bodycote, Roesler and a local SME, Addvalue Technologies, into its Aerospace Programme. Including the new members, there are now 18 companies in the consortium, of which seven are local companies
Samsung Develops Most Advanced Green DDR3 DRAM, Using 30nm-class Technology
Samsung Electronics today announced that the industry's first 30-nanometer-class DRAM has just successfully completed customer evaluations, in two gigabit densities.
Oxford Nanopore Raises $28 Million
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd., a privately held company that is developing a disruptive technology platform for the electronic, label-free analysis of single molecules, today announced that it has raised GBP17.4 million ($28 million) in new funding.
Leading nanotechnology website launches free procurement service
Nanowerk introduces nanoBIDS - a free service to facilitate the public posting of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for equipment and services from procurement departments in the micro- and nanotechnologies community
High-End Ceramic Linear Piezo Motor From PI Provides Higher Force, Precision
PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. introduces the new N-216 NEXLINE high-load piezo linear motors. These ultra-precision nanopositioning actuators provide travel ranges to 20 mm and push / pull forces to 600 N (130 lb).
New nanomaterial enables cartilage to do what it doesn’t do naturally – grow
Northwestern University researchers are the first to design a bioactive nanomaterial that promotes the growth of new cartilage in vivo and without the use of expensive growth factors. Minimally invasive, the therapy activates the bone marrow stem cells and produces natural cartilage. No conventional therapy can do this.
Applied Materials Joins SEMATECH Manufacturing Initiative’s ESH Technology Center
The International SEMATECH Manufacturing Initiative (ISMI) today announced that Applied Materials, Inc. has become the newest member of the award-winning Environment, Safety and Health (ESH) Technology Center. Applied will join leading semiconductor manufacturers in cooperative projects for sustainable manufacturing, industry environmental standards and green practices in chip-making.
Starpharma and Lilly Sign New Drug Delivery Collaboration for Human Pharmaceuticals
Starpharma Holdings Limited today announced the signing of a new agreement with Eli Lilly and Company under which Starpharma's dendrimer drug delivery technology will be applied to enhance compounds in Lilly's human pharmaceutical portfolio.
Decreased energy levels – Overeating, Sleep, Nutrition
Written by Tena MooreDecreased energy levels can be caused by a variety of things, such as your age, weight, and diet, as well as medical issues such as hypothyroidism, unstable blood sugars, high stress, or chronic fatigue syndrome. Since the vitamins and minerals found in food are the fuel for energy, it is oftentimes one’s diet that is the cause of low energy. Overeating can cause a drop in
Libertarian Republican Scott Tillman to run for Michigan House
BREAKING NEWS... LR EXCLUSIVE!
From Eric Dondero:
I'm happy to report that a personal friend and political ally of mine, is planning to run for state legislature this year. Longtime libertarian activist Scott Tillman contacted Libertarian Republican with the news that he will announce next week his candidacy for the Michigan House of Representatives. Scott is well-known to those who've been involved with Americans for Limited Government, Sam Adams Alliance, and the nationwide Property Rights/Spending Limits movements. Scott, a close friend and ally of Paul Jacob, has campaigned for economic libertarian initiatives in Montana, Idaho, Colorado, Illinois, Washington State, and most notably in Oklahoma. He has also been closely involved with former MI State Rep. Leon Drolet and the Michigan Taxpayers Alliance.
His home district is mid-coastal northwest Michigan (light blue area on map). The largest town is Fremont. So far, three other Republicans have let it be known that they're interested in the seat. The incumbent Republican is term-limited.
Look for more details on his race here at LR soon...
Carnival of Space #139 | Bad Astronomy
The 139th Carnival of Space is now up at the very energetic Mama Joules blog.
Haha! You see, that’s a joke, because a Joule is a unit of energy. Haha! Ha! Erg.
Still, you should go there, read stuff, and learn. That’s what the web is for (despite the spam telling you otherwise).
Book Review: Emotional Wisdom
Taoist healing practices for body, mind, and soul.