Posted by Robert Bradbury: For many years we have had “rational design” of drugs (see drug design) and other small molecules. Unfortunately these developments have been generally limited, particularly with respect to proteins, because we have not really solved the protein folding problem. We have had several companies, particularly Maxygen and Genencor which have worked… Continue reading Molecular evolution by design
Greenpeace UK and Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration (IRC) in Nanotechnology at Cambridge University have set up a “Citizen’s Jury” to review risks and opportunities and give a “verdict” on nanotechnology by mid-September. Doug Parr, of Greenpeace, said: “We want to provide an opportunity for people to give their perspectives…at a time when we hope they can… Continue reading NanoJury UK to give verdict on nanotech
H2OIL Corporation President Richard Hicks brings to our attention perhaps the most confusing nanotech product website we’ve seen to date. The company has an impressive list of successes for its fuel additive product, but check out this wording of a recent announcement: “Our 14 years experience in producing nanotechnology fuel additives has helped us realize… Continue reading Nanotech fuel additive wins most-confusing award
Posted by Robert Bradbury: Mike Treder writes “Nanotechnology’s long-expected transformation of manufacturing has just moved closer to reality. A new analysis of existing technological capabilities, including proposed steps from today’s nanotech to advanced molecular machine systems, was released today by the Center for Responsible Nanotechnology“. The study, “Molecular Manufacturing: What, Why and How,” performed by… Continue reading Moving closer to "real" molecular manufacturing
Posted by Robert Bradbury: Various sources are reporting that Motorola has developed a flat-screen prototype display which uses carbon nanotubes (presumably as electron emitters). The Slashdot discussion is here. Though the prototype is only 5″ currently they appear to be aiming for 40″ HDTV screens that will only cost $400. If this type of commercial… Continue reading Nanotube based flat screens
Once again the Europeans are looking good in nanotech education. Check out Nano-World, the Computer Supported Cooperative Environment on Nanophysics. Learn about different kinds of scanning probes, and try “Remote AFM: performing real experiments on a remote controllable microscope.” Check out the tutorial on nanoscale friction.
Posted by Robert Bradbury: Brian Wang writes Aubrey de Grey who founded “The Methuselah Mouse Prize” spoke about life extension at a Senior Associates gathering. There has been recent development in the area of life extension. A mouse with the ability to mop up free radicals at the cellular level – and live longer as… Continue reading Mouse life extended 20%
Prizes are now all the rage. Fred Kavli is founding three new prizes including one in nanotech, to be selected by the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters. "I think we'll be more daring," than the Nobel awards, he said, because they would seek to reward scientific breakthroughs more quickly than the conservative Nobel system. [We at Foresight say: the more nano prizes, the better. Welcome to the nano prize community, Mr. Kavli! –CP]
Howard Lovy has been experimenting with video editing software and threw together this short nanotech video. (Note the warning that it might not be good to play it at the office, due to the audio and the scantily-clad protestors. I did, but I work at Foresight, where it's our job to monitor these things.) It's not really for newbies — you need a lot of background to catch all the references. See it before someone makes him take it down. Howard is clearly having way too much fun. –CP
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