Nanotechnology offers huge potential in terms of applications and economic benefits for the EU. Nanometrology, as an indispensable part of nanotechnology, must develop hand in hand with nanoscience.

Date: 2013-05-17

Occupational safety standards must be adapted to account for the numerous engineered air-borne particles now present in the workplace. A novel, inexpensive and portable monitoring device should help meet regulations.

Date: 2013-05-17

A series of initiatives aimed at enhancing Tunisia's participation in EU-funded projects will help the country's science and technology (S&T) landscape flourish.

Date: 2013-05-10

Nanomedicine is gaining ground as a promising alternative to current medical practices. European researchers have successfully generated novel nanomaterial formulations with the aim to achieve controlled drug delivery using ultrasound under image guidance.

Date: 2013-05-10

Nanotechnology is booming, yet world-class experimental and theoretical tools are sparsely distributed, thus limiting their use. A large European consortium is pulling together resources and offering free access and scientific support.

Date: 2013-04-26

More environmentally friendly composite materials are needed as alternatives to oil-based plastic ones. Contributing to efforts in this direction, European researchers have developed a new wood-based material that can be used, for example, in bus seats.

Date: 2013-04-26

Manipulating light is nothing new, but European scientists have developed new ways to do so with results bordering on the realms of science fiction. With similar advances in processing technology, outcomes could lead to amazing and easy-to-fabricate photonics for invisible objects.

Date: 2013-04-12

Miniaturised satellites are set to form the basis of the next generation of spacecraft. A European consortium is providing the thrust required for the technology to really get off the ground.

Date: 2013-04-12

Replacing current high temperature tile manufacturing with low temperature coating technology would combine an environmentally sound method with novel decoration technologies. The hybrid products would offer manufacturers tools to produce truly unique products and thus increase their competitiveness.

Date: 2013-04-05

Nanotechnology, three-dimensional (3D) fabrics, colour-changing textiles and a myriad of advances in garment technology represent a tremendous step forward in creating protective clothing for emergency teams.

Date: 2013-03-29