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New Technologies: Nanotechnology

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It is hailed as having the potential to help solve some of the developing world's biggest problems. But what can nanotechnology — the science of the infinitely small — really do? And what are its risks and benefits?

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Opinions and Analysis

A carbon nanotube Technology transfer is key to reaping nanotech benefits

Technology transfer is central to translating nanotechnology research into benefits for society, says Bai Chunli.

13 November 2008 | EN | 中文
Source: Nature

Kenyan education should embrace nanotechnology

Kenya should establish a nanotechnology curriculum to get ahead of the game, say Macharia Waruingi and Jean Njoroge.

6 June 2008 | EN
Source: Business Daily Africa

Risk research needed for water nanotechnology

25 October 2007 | EN
Source: Nature Nanotechnology


News and Features

A computer-generated image of a carbon nanotube which has similarities to asbestos Report highlights need for nanomaterial safety research

A report has warned that research into the safety of nanomaterials is not keeping up with their rapid development.

14 November 2008 | EN | 中文
Source: BBC Online

Egypt to host first Northern African nanotech centre

A partnership between Egypt and IBM will establish the first regional nanotechnology research centre in Cairo.

10 October 2008 | EN

Thailand puts big money into nanoscience

28 August 2008 | EN | 中文
Source: Nature Nanotechnology