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Foresight Nanotech Institute Weekly News Digest: May 28, 2008Discuss these news stories at http://foresight.org/nanodot. Nominate your favorite nanotech researcher for the Feynman Prize, deadline May 31: http://www.foresight.org/prize/feynman.html Top Nano News of the WeekCall to prevent carbon nanotubes from becoming the 'asbestos' of nanotechnologyThe safe commercialization of nanotech will require special attention to the manufacture and disposal of materials using carbon nanotubes. Long multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWNT) share with asbestos fibers the property of producing inflammation and lesions when introduced into the abdominal cavity of mice. These results suggest that exposure to long carbon nanotube fibers might be as dangerous as exposure to asbestos… In this issue:
Foresight Event – Vision Weekend Nanotechnology produces material to almost instantly stop bleedingIn an application of nanotechnology to medicine, a nanotech material has been produced that self-assembles in the presence of bodily fluids into highly hydrated fibers that stop bleeding within 15 seconds, and which are harmlessly adsorbed by the body when no longer needed… Self-regulation comes to molecular nanotechnologyArizona State University chemists have demonstrated a nanotech version of molecular self-regulation by designing a molecule that mimics the way in which plants defend themselves from an overload of sunshine by draining away the excess light energy as heat so that it can not generate destructive high energy intermediates… A nanotechnology approach to making thin film solar cells more efficientNanowires of indium phosphide grown directly on an electrode greatly increase the flow of electrons through a polymer film to the electrode. Although still at the proof of concept stage, this nanotech innovation could ultimately lead to more efficient thin-film solar cells… Nanotechnology makes radiation therapy of cancer more effectiveA nanotech approach to overcoming the resistance of some cancer cells to radiation therapy has been successfully tested in mice… —Nanodot posts by James Lewis Foresight Event – Vision WeekendNovember 15-16, 2008 Advancing Beneficial NanotechnologyDo you believe that nanotechnology will give society the ability to tackle the hard challenges facing humanity? What's your priority for nanotechnology: cancer treatments and longevity therapies, sustainable energy, clean water, a restored environment, space development, or "zero waste" manufacturing? Or perhaps there are potential nanotech scenarios you would like to prevent. If you would like to help influence the direction of this powerful technology, please consider becoming a member of Foresight Nanotech Institute. With your support, Foresight will continue to educate the general public on beneficial nanotechnology and what it will mean to our society. To join: Foresight PartnersForesight note: One free conference ticket is available to a Foresight Senior Associate only for each of the following two conferences. Please contact Alicia Isaac either at foresight@foresight.org or by phone 650.289.0860. NanoMaterials08 Following the huge success of our inaugural conference which attracted over 200 delegates, NanoCentral® and IntertechPira are pleased to bring you NanoMaterials08. Taking place between 7-9 July at the Newcastle Marriott Hotel, this is the only event of its kind to focus on the commercialisation of nanomaterials. NanoMaterials08 is made up of poster sessions, workshops, exhibitions, a conference and social programme, and will feature a variety of national and international companies active in the nanomaterials revolution. With over 400 attendees expected, this event will provide excellent networking and learning opportunities, and is not to be missed. Nanotech Northern Europe 2008 Nanotech Northern Europe brings together the field's top scientists and leading international companies in order to advance the beneficial use of nanotechnology. The 2008 event concentrates around three application areas:
The program also features sessions on:
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