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NanoBusiness Alliance downplays role in MNT study deletion

Formerly implying they played a primary, or at least major, role in getting the MNT study taken out of recent legislation, NbA is now downplaying their part in the process. Perhaps they got some flak about it? See Howard Lovy's blog item. Note to Mark M.: it is a risky thing to make fun of bloggers–they can make a difference. Just ask Trent Lott, the former Senate majority leader.

The Most Expensive Nanotubes in the World?

Roland Piquepaille writes "Scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS) in Israel have produced a new type of nanotube made of gold or silver. These nanotubes, which are produced at room temperature, don't have the mechanical strength of the more common carbon nanotubes. But they have unique electrical and optical properties, making them ideally suited "to form the basis for future nanosensors, catalysts and chemistry-on-a-chip systems." The story doesn't give any clues about availability for future products. It doesn't mention prices either. But considering that carbon nanotubes cost between $500 and $900 per gram, I wonder what will be the price for nanotubes made from gold. This summary contains more details and a spectacular image of gold nanoparticle nanotubes obtained with a scanning electron microscope."

Carbon Nanotubes Grown on Plastic

JohnFaith writes "Technology Research News reports that Researchers from the University of Cambridge have grown nanotubes on plastic substrate. From the pictures in the article, the structures look more like tall thin cones, but maybe the tips are single tubes?"

Squid's Flashlight May Lead to New Nanolights

Roland Piquepaille writes "Several articles appeared yesterday about how a small Hawaiian squid is using reflective plates to confuse predators, paving the way for a new generation of optical nanotechnology tools. Here are two short stories from Scientific American, "Squid May Inspire New Nanolights," and from Ananova, "Nature's 'searchlight' could leave inventors squids in." Scientific American says that this small squid has "a built-in flashlight made up of a previously unknown type of protein." The authors of the study called it "reflectin". I'm not sure if this will lead to future nanolight tools, but Ananova reports that "the structure of the reflecting plates could offer inspiration to nanotechnology designers." This overview contains more details and includes a picture of the cute three-inch-long Hawaiian bobtail squid."

Kleiner Perkins makes their first nano-related investment

Dean Tribble writes "ZettaCore, a semiconductor start-up initially funded by Draper, Fisher, Jurvetson, received B-round venture funding of $17.5M, led by the top-tier Kleiner Perkins.

Federal Nanotech Confusion Spreads to California

Foresight Press Advisory: Palo Alto, CA ñ January 20, 2004 ñ A report released today in Sacramento indicates that U.S. federal confusion over nanotechnology's original goal has spread to the state of California, where the concept originated. The report, "Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: Opportunities and Challenges in California," was released today at a meeting of the state's Joint Committee on "Preparing California for the 21st Century."

Nanomation

HLovy writes "The nano meme continues to pick up steam. I'm among the Pong generation, so I might be lost in this game space, but it's clear that game programmers and marketers know a cool prefix when they hear it. So, in no particular order, here are some of the latest games and videos with a nano theme."

Unlocking the Secrets of Nanoparticles

Roland Piquepaille writes "In "Keen Eye for the Nano Guys," Wired News writes that one of the top three world's most powerful microscopes is used today in England "to unlock the secrets of nanoparticles and their impact on human health." "The SuperSTEM microscope at Daresbury Laboratory in Cheshire, England, is so sensitive that it requires a special building capable of protecting it from the vibrations caused by raindrops. Its resolution is so sharp that researchers can count atoms on its images." This overview contains more details about the potential dangers created by nanoparticles and how this microscope can help. It also includes photographs of — and obtained by — the SuperSTEM microscope."

A list of 35 publicly traded nanotechnology companies

Benjamin Melki writes "With an interest increase in nanotechnology companies among the investors community, Nanovip.com has compiled a list of public companies directly involved in nanotechnology research or products. Concerned markets are the Nasdaq, the Nyse, the OTC BB, pink sheet… and we have also listed companies trading on the Hong Kong board, on the UKís lse and on the Toronto stock exchange. We are open to new suggestions."

The Top Ten Real Nanotech Products Of 2003

Roland Piquepaille writes "Despite all the hype surrounding nanotechnology, there are actually hundreds of real products available today. Forbes.com had the good idea to select ten nanotech products that you can purchase right now. It goes from high-performance ski wax to a breathable waterproof ski jacket, or from an OLED digital camera to performance sunglasses coated with nanofilm layers 150 nanometers thick. My two preferred products are a $250 tennis racket, with a 3-ball pack of nanotech tennis balls to go with it, at a cost of $4.49. And guess what, these tennis balls have already been approved by such organizations as the Davis Cup. As you can see, nanotechnology is becoming mainstream. Let's see what 2004 will bring us. This summary gives you more details about these two tennis products."

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