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A collection of news and information related to Nanotechnology published by Tribune Company sources.

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    Sep 2, 2008 |Story| Associated Press

  1. UM professors develop 'skin' to monitor bridges

    The Ann Arbor News
    Thanks to the work of a University of Michigan professor and his colleagues, it's now possible to detect cracks in bridges before the damage is visible. "We're aware that bridges are really difficult to maintain over their life, and we're sensitive to...

    Tags: Engineering, Society, University of Michigan, Ceremonies, Disasters

    2. Aug 14, 2008 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  2. Nanotechnology unit joins Lockheed

    Bethesda-based Lockheed Martin Corp. said yesterday it has acquired the government business unit of a company that develops nanotechnology-enabled devices such as memory, logic and sensors used in military and intelligence applications. Lockheed Martin...

    Tags: Lockheed Martin Corporation, Technology

    3. Aug 4, 2008 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Nanosilver products raise concerns of safety, effectiveness

    Germ-conscious consumers are always looking for ways to increase their comfort level. In the 1990s, antibacterial soaps, lotions and potions saturated the marketplace. Now comes another germ-killing innovation -- nanosilver.
    Special to The Times
    Germ-conscious consumers are always looking for ways to increase their comfort level. In the 1990s, antibacterial soaps, lotions and potions saturated the marketplace. Now comes another germ-killing innovation -- nanosilver. Silver, the metal, has long...

    Tags: Woodrow Wilson, Metal and Mineral, Technology, Health Treatments, Hospitals and Clinics

    4. Jul 5, 2008 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Harper College starts a program in the science of the super-small

    Chicago Tribune reporter
    Plenty of students might stumble trying to define nanotechnology, but that hasn't stopped dozens of community colleges from launching programs based on the "tiny science," including one set to debut this fall in Palatine. Harper College will be the first...

    Tags: Engineering, Minnesota, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Technology, Micro Science

    5. Jul 5, 2008 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. 10 things you might not know about robots

    The movie "Wall-E," a futuristic tale of a trash-compacting robot, has become a money-making machine at the box office. Here are some key components of robotics: 1. The word robot, coined by Czech playwright Karel Capek in his 1921 play "R.U.R. (Rossum's...

    Tags: Employees, Wars and Interventions, Sony Corp., Movies, Technology

    6. May 29, 2008 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Japanese scientists create microscopic noodle bowl

    Japanese scientists say they have used cutting-edge technology to create a noodle bowl so small it can be seen only through a microscope.
    Japanese scientists say they have used cutting-edge technology to create a noodle bowl so small it can be seen only through a microscope. Mechanical engineering professor Masayuki Nakao said Thursday he and his students at the University of Tokyo used...
    7. Apr 27, 2008 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Architect Rafael Viñoly gets inventive for UCLA's California NanoSystems Institute

    UCLA's California NanoSystems Institute, or CNSI for short, is the first Los Angeles project by the New York-based architect Rafael Viñoly. It is something of a stealth building. Its broad, low façade, overlooking the Court of Sciences near the southern edge of the UCLA campus, has a modesty that borders on the bland.
    Times Architecture Critic
    UCLA's California NanoSystems Institute, or CNSI for short, is the first Los Angeles project by the New York-based architect Rafael Viñoly. It is something of a stealth building. Its broad, low façade, overlooking the Court of Sciences near the southern...

    Tags: California, Metal and Mineral, Architecture, Technology, Health Organizations

    8. May 15, 2008 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  8. Top teen scientists seek real-world solutions in their research

    Special To The Sentinel
    This year's genius has been crowned, but next year's is up for grabs. The Orlando Science Center held the 10th Dr. Nelson Ying Science Competition on April 26 and 27. Not your everyday science fair with exploding volcanoes of baking soda or test tubes...

    Tags: Satellite Beach, Engineering, Bodies of Water, Diseases, Research

    9. May 15, 2008 |Story| Newsday

  9. Sales up, profit down for CVD Equipment

    james.bernstein@newsday.com
    CVD Equipment Corp. of Ronkonkoma, a maker of equipment used in the manufacture of semiconductors, said Thursday sales rose 6.1 percent but profits dropped as the company incurred costs related to the expansion of a nanotechnology lab. CVD Equipment said...

    Tags: CVD Equipment, Sales, Semiconductors and Active Components, Contracts, Technology

    10. Feb 26, 2008 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Nanotech nightmares

    Today, Kimbrell and Salvi weigh the possible drawbacks of nanotechnology. Previously, they defined the scope of nanotechnology. Later in the week, they'll discuss government regulation, the future of nanotech research and more. An unprecedented ability...

    Tags: Ecosystems, Agricultural Research and Technology, Environmental Pollution, Invention and Innovation, Biotechnology Industry

    11. Feb 27, 2008 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Nanotech, now and later

    Today, Kimbrell and Salvi evaluate nanotech's progress and predict where the technology may take us. Previously, they defined the scope of nanotechnology and discussed its potential drawbacks. Later in the week, they'll discuss government regulation,...

    Tags: Consumers, Therapies, Diseases, Medical Specialization, Technology

    12. Feb 29, 2008 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Nano-morals

    Today, Salvi and Kimbrell ponder nanotechnology's broader implications for society. Previously, they defined the scope of nanotechnology, discussed its potential drawbacks, predicted its future and weighed government oversight of research and business....

    Tags: Engineering, Woodrow Wilson, United Nations, Biotechnology Industry, Health and Safety at Work

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