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Major nanotechnology news in North Carolina and the United States is listed below. For more comprehensive listings of nanotechnology news in the United States and abroad, see the Newsroom page of the National Nanotechnology Initiative, the News page of Small Times Media, the News page of Nanotechnology Now, or the News page of Nanowerk. If you know of other news that should appear here, please contact us. | |
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| U.S. News  The U.S. government needs to increase funding for research about the health, safety and environmental effects of nanotechnology because much of the impact is still unknown, some lawmakers said Wednesday. Members of the U.S. House of Representatives Science and Technology Committee called for a huge increase in the budget for environmental, health and safety (EHS) research in nanotechnology for 2009. April 16, 2008 - PC World Congressional staffers crowded into the Senate Dirksen Office Building and spilled out into the hallway to see a showcase of manufacturers, including big-name multinationals and leading edge research organizations. Now it's your turn to take a peek at a dozen innovations from a long list of American companies too numerous to mention. April 2, 2008 - Industry Week April 2008 witnesses the launch of two efforts--with major funding from the National Science Foundation--that are intended to promote understanding of nanotechnology among the general public. Nanotechnology is the subject of "Nanotechnology: The Power of Small," a three-part, in-depth Fred Friendly Seminars series, airing on public television beginning this month; and NanoDays, a nationwide offering of educational programs about nanoscale science and engineering and its potential impacts. April 1, 2008 - National Science Foundation A new report published today identifies and describes research and development priorities for the future of three critical, high-tech U.S. manufacturing areas – hydrogen energy technologies, nanomanufacturing, and intelligent and integrated manufacturing. The report, Manufacturing the Future: Federal Priorities for Manufacturing R&D, was prepared by the Interagency Working Group (IWG) on Manufacturing R&D of the National Science and Technology Council’s (NSTC) Committee on Technology. March 18, 2008 - Nanowerk Governor Edward G. Rendell's drive to make Pennsylvania home to groundbreaking technological innovation will continue with "0 million in state investments in six projects that could ensure the commonwealth's place as a global leader in emerging technologies. March 14, 2008 - PR Newswire Association NanoBusiness Alliance Completes Successful Public Policy Tour of Washington, DC The NanoBusiness Alliance, the world's leading nanotechnology trade association, today announced that CEOs from over forty of its member companies met with members of the House Science, Senate Commerce and Senate Small Business committees and members of the House and Senate Nanotech Caucuses during a two-day policy tour held recently in Washington, DC. March 10, 2008 - The Earth Times A summary of the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Fiscal Year 2009 Budget was released today by the Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology (NSET) Subcommittee of the National Science and Technology Council's Committee on Technology. The report is a supplement to the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2009, providing additional details on the NNI budget request, as well as highlights of planned activities to be conducted under that budget. February 14, 2008 - National Nanotechnology Coordination Office Gov. Spitzer Makes First Visit to Albany NanoTech; Calls it a Model for Revitalizing State's Economy Years ago, Spitzer said he remembered traveling to Research Triangle Park in North Carolina and feeling frustrated that New York was losing jobs to the park ... January 7, 2008 - Charlotte Business Journal National Nanotechnology Initiative Releases New Strategic Plan A new strategic plan for the work of the National Nanotechnology Initiative has just been released by the interagency Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology (NSET) Subcommittee of the National Science and Technology Council’s Committee on Technology with support from the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO). January 2, 2008 - National Nanotechnology Coordination Office Setting Priorities for Nanotech Government and nongovernmental organizations are helping identify environmental, health, and safety research priorities. Several organizations are releasing strategic plans to help monitor the increasing number of nanotechnology-containing products on the market. October 15, 2007 - American Chemical Society France's Albert Fert and German Peter Gruenberg will share the 2007 Nobel Prize in physics for a discovery that has allowed a radical reduction in the size and increase in the capacity of computer hard drives. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said in its citation on Tuesday the technology was "one of the first real applications of the promising field of nanotechnology," which deals with extremely small devices. October 9, 2007 - NPR.org Commission Takes Stock of Nano Progress The European Commission is the world's largest public investor in nanotechnology, but private investments are not as great as Europe's competitors. Since the EU developed an Action Plan on nanotechnology, advancements have been made in funding, safety, infrastructure and training September 17, 2007 - NewsFood.com In two big breakthroughs on the smallest scale, IBM researchers say they've made discoveries about the nature of individual atoms and molecules that could someday lead to dramatic improvements in computing and other consumer technologies. August 31, 2007 - News & Observer The U.S. Government has increased federal spending for research and education in a bid to boost US competitiveness in science and engineering. August 13, 2007 - Small Times Media U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Richard Burr (R-NC) and U.S. Reps. Bart Gordon (D-TN) and Ralph Hall (R-TX) today kicked off a new year for the Congressional Nanotechnology Caucus by announcing a lecture series for congressional staffers designed to educate them about the enormous potential that nanotechnology holds and the challenges that must be overcome to fully realize that promise February 8, 2007 - Small Times Media Nanotechnology has been around for years, but the general public is just beginning to learn about it. While many other emerging technologies have been boldly presented to the world's consumers [for instance, genetically modified food], nanotechnology remains something of an enigma. Like any other new technology, risks and benefits emerge only after time, money, and research. And research is beginning to emerge on nanotechnology and its commercial implications. February 1, 2007 - Business Week Online U.S. federal government officials who coordinate nanotechnology research held a public meeting on Jan. 4 to get comments on what types of research are most important to study nanotechnology risks. The meeting convened experts and stakeholders in Arlington, Va., to present what they thought such research should focus on. It came more than three months after a report on nanotech risk research needs was issued by the agencies that are part of the National Nanotechnology Initiative. January 9, 2007 - Small Times Media This article illustrates how lessons from Mother Nature are resulting in the design of new nanotechnology applications. These applications, which relate to our everyday life, provide excellent examples that children and adults can relate to, and should be used to promote good science. We still have a lot to learn about Nanotechnology from Mother Nature! November-December 2006 - Chemistry International As the nanotechnology industry grows around the country, Virginia is looking to boost its economy by investing more in these science-based companies. Already, there are 300 nano-infused products on the market in the U.S., and there is huge potential for more in virtually every industry— from medicine to clothing. Nanotech committees are working on a document meant to inform Virginia policymakers about the science, hoping that it will lead to legislation in next year’s General Assembly “to develop a stronger nano industry in the state. November 1, 2006 -- Small Times Media 2007 is just a few holidays away. What should you expect for the coming year? How about a global ramp of nanotube production, the first big test of alternative electronics manufacturing, and a pitched battle over nano patent rights, to name just a few items. Read on for an advance peek at these and other tiny tech trends expected to drive micro/nano commercialization in the year ahead. November 2006 -- Small Times Media Already, there are over 300 manufacturer-identified nanotechnology-based consumer products on the market-ranging from computer chips to automobile parts and from clothing to cosmetics and dietary supplements. But little is known about potential risks in many areas of nanotechnology -- and funding for risk-focused research is a small fraction of what is being spent on nanotechnology commercial applications. Greater resources and attention are needed now in order to ensure safe nano-workplaces today and in the future. October 24, 2006 - AZoNano The Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology (NSET) Subcommittee of the National Science and Technology Council's Committee on Technology has released a document identifying environmental, health, and safety (EHS) research and information needs related to understanding and management of potential risks of engineered nanoscale materials. The report is available at http://www.nano.gov/. September 25, 2006 - National Nanotechnology Initiative The report, entitled Research and Development Leading to a Revolution in Technology and Industry, provides a description of the activities already underway in 2006 and planned for 2007 by the Federal agencies participating in the National Nanotechnology Initiative. July 2006 -- National Nanotechnology Initiative National Center for Manufacturing Sciences Releases Benchmark Report on the U.S Nanotechnology Industry The study, conducted under NSF-sponsorship, documents the nation’s largest cross-industry survey of nanotechnology applications being commercialized by the U.S. manufacturing industry. July 12, 2006 -- National Center for Manufacturing Sciences A recent U.S. Senate hearing focused on promoting economic development opportunities through nanotech commercialization. Read the testimonies and watch a video of the hearing at the link above. May 4, 2006 -- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A new report by the Southern Growth Policies Board reveals the South, while performing about 20 percent of all nanotechnology research activity in the U.S., would benefit greatly through a formalized regional nanotechnology network. April 3, 2006 - State Science and Technology Institute Cities, states, and entire regions are now involved in creating nanotechnology clusters to facilitate R&D and economic development. A new report outlines strategies that some of these development initiatives have pursued, so that others can learn from these efforts as they embark on initiatives of their own. 2005-- National Nanotechnology Initiative In Socio-economic Impact of Nanoscale Science: Initial Results and NanoBank, Dr. Lynne Zucker and Dr. Michael Darby of University of California, Los Angeles contend, "We are witnessing a new technology revolution in nanotech with implications for both society and the economy." March 28, 2005 - State Science and Technology Institute |
