News Articles and Papers

• FP7 gives substantial support to nanotechnology during its first year of implementation (2007)
  Press release March 2008

• EMIL (NoE) Winter school - imaging of nano objects
  Published on CORDIS News, 31 October 2007

• South-west Scandinavia striving to boost nanotechnology sector
  Published on CORDIS News, 25 October 2007

• Ministers hope to reach JTI decision in November
  Published on CORDIS News, 01 October 2007

• Debate on governance initiatives for the European nanotechnology community in the public and private sectors
  Published on ENTA, 13 November 2007

• Conference on therapeutic nano-objects
  Published on CORDIS News, 8 May 2007

• Commission launches public consultation on nanomaterials risk assessment
  Published on CORDIS News, 16 April 2007

• Finland and China to cooperate on nanotechnology research
  Published on CORDIS News, 11 April 2007

• Jury to judge scanning probe microscopy images
  Published on CORDIS News, 6 April 2007

• Scientists to build 'self-healing' house for earthquake protection
  Published on CORDIS News, 4 April 2007

• Japan and Germany to collaborate on nanoelectronics
  Published on CORDIS News, 28 March 2007

• Experts urge international effort on nanotech safety
  Published on EurActiv, 27 March 2007

• - New nanotech centre attracts researchers back to Turkey, p.25
  - Nanotechnologies and environmental benefit conference, 16-17 May 2007. London, p.27
  Published on CORDIS focus No. 276, March 2007

• Nanotechnology and the European Union
  Published on www.skysong.eu/ 22 March 2007

• Life cycle assessment should be applied to nano-products, say experts
  Published on CORDIS News, 20 March 2007

• Researchers develop hard nanomaterial to rival diamonds
  Published on CORDIS News, 20 March 2007

• Six nanotechnologies to reduce carbon emissions
  Published on CORDIS News, 14 March 2007

• The future is plastic electronics
  Published on CORDIS News, 9 March 2007

• Nanotechnology and consumer confidence
  Published on EurActiv, updated on 7 March 2007

• European researchers lead way on super-thin technology
  Published on CORDIS News, 1 March 2007

• - Marching toward genetic resolution, p.13
  - High-throughput synthesis of uniform metal and metal oxide nanoparticles, p.20
  - Micro-robots getting ready to handle the nano-world, p.31
  - Fire-retardant plastics, p.43
  Published on Published on CORDIS focus - Supplements No.61, February 2007

• - European Commission grants EUR 2.8 million to cancer camera project, p.16/17
  - France to open nano-based neurosurgery clinic, p.25
  - Ethics group publishes opinion on nanomedicine, p.31
  - Towards faster, more efficient quantum computers, p.31
  Published in CORDIS focus No. 275 , February 2007

• EuroNanoForum 2007
  Published on CORDIS News, 22 February 2007

• Nanotechnology comes to the rescue of mouldy wood
  Published on CORDIS News, 21 February 2007

• New nanotech centre attracts researchers back to Turkey
  Published on CORDIS News, 15 February 2007

• UN says more research needed on nanotech safety
  Published on EurActiv, 7 February 2007

• A boost for safer nanotechnology
  Published on NanoToday, February 2007

• Report outlines vision for nanomedicine in Europe
  Published on CORDIS News, 1 February 2007

• NanoForumEULA announces Research Visit Grant call
  Press release published by the NanoForumEULA project, 1 February 2007

• Experts tell EU to prop up ethics in nanomedicine
  Published on EurActiv 30 January 2007

• Course on applied ethics in nanobiotechnology
  Published in CORDIS focus No.274, January 2007, p.27

• Ethics group publishes opinion on nanomedicine
  Published on CORDIS News, 29 January 2007

• Catholic plea for broader debate on ethics of nanomedicine
  Published by Nanoforum, 26 January 2007

• France to open 'nano'-based neurosurgery clinic
  Published on CORDIS News, 26 January 2007

• Ethical aspects of nanomedicine: opinion presented to the Commission by the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies
  Commission Press Release, 25 January 2007

• Citizens find nanotechs 'elitist'
  Published on EurActiv, 23 January 2007

• Towards faster, more efficient quantum computers
  Published on CORDIS News, 10 January 2007

• Radio frequency identification project comes to the rescue of meat
  Published on CORDIS News, 9 January 2007

• EU funded project develops cost effective nano-imprinting device
  Published on CORDIS News, 8 January 2007

• -2006 Marie Curie Excellence Awards announced, p.7
  -EU project to develop biocatalytic fuel cells, p.14
  -Israeli researcher receives EU grant for development of ‘electronic nose’, p.14
  -Germany launches nano action plan, p.24
  Published in CORDIS focus No. 273, December 2006

• New project will build first sensory finger
  Published on CORDIS News, 22 December 2006

• Paper assesses nanotech growth predictions
  Published on CORDIS News, 13 December 2006

• Course on applied ethics in nanobiotechnology
  Published on CORDIS News, 11 December 2006

• Europe must 'fight for high quality R&D; on it soil', says MEDEA+ Chairman
  Published on CORDIS News, 30 November 2006

• Europe at risk of ‘missing the boat’ on nanoelectronics, report says
  Published on European research headlines, 28 November 2006

• Israeli researcher receives EU grant for development of 'electronic nose'
  Published on CORDIS News, 17 November 2006

• EU project to develop bio-catalytic fuel cells
  Published on CORDIS News, 15 November 2006

• Towards more effective hydrogen storage
  Published on CORDIS News, 9 November 2006

• Germany launches nano action plan
  Published on CORDIS News, 6 November 2006

• Report urges more research on nanotech safety in the UK
  Published on EuroActiv , 6th November 2006.

• Finnish nanotech industry sets development targets
  Published in CORDIS focus No. 271, October 2006, p. 25

• Gateway to Nanoscience: The convergence of disciplines
  Press Release published by COST, 23 October 2006

• UK's largest semi-conductor research laboratory now open for business
  Published on CORDIS News, 23 October 2006

• Communication and risk assessment: keys to unleashing nano-potential
  Published on CORDIS News, 20 October 2006

• Dissecting the pros and cons of nanotechnologies
  Published on CORDIS News, 19 October 2006

• CNRS ethics committee publishes nanotechnology recommendations
  Published on CORDIS News, 18th October 2006

• Towards an open dialogue on the benefits and risks of nanotechnologies
  Published on CORDIS News, 2nd October 2006

• Scientist wins European award for 'spintronic' microchip design
  Published on CORDIS News, 19th September 2006

• Do the Nano-sized Particles we Breathe Pose a Risk to our Health? (114 Kb)
  DG Environment News Alert Service, 14th September 2006

• Nanotech projects on display at ESOF2006
  Published in CORDIS focus No. 269, August 2006, p.28

• UK researchers develop nano 'sniffer' dog
  Published on CORDIS News, 27th July 2006

• Putting the right spin on nano-electronics
  Published on European Research Headlines, 19th July 2006

• Nanotech projects on display at ESOF
  Published on CORDIS News, 11th July 2006

• EU project gives insight into future of nanotechnology
  Published on CORDIS News , 5th July 2006

• NanoDialogue project to engage the public in a debate on nanotechnologies and nanosciences
  Published on CORDIS News, 30th June 2005.

• Microwave energy to speed up computer performance, claims new research
  Published on CORDIS News, 27th June 2006

• Germany begins risk survey on nanotechnology
  Published on www.foodproductiondaily.com, 23th June 2006

• ESOF 2006 to take place in Munich
  Published on CORDIS News, 14th June 2006

• EU project gives insight into future of nanotechnology
  Published on CORDIS News, 5th June 2006

• Raising awareness of nano-bio-technology and its ethical issues, p.13
  Published in CORDIS focus No. 266, May 2006.

• Nano-switch for bio-silicon communication
  Published on European Research Headlines, 12th May 2006

• Report warns Europe over lack of patents, while EPO workers strike over increased workload
  Published on CORDIS News, 10th May 2006

• Nano 'switch' bridges biological and nano-worlds
  Published on CORDIS News, 25th April 2006

• Raising awareness of nano-bio-technology and its ethical issues
  Published on CORDIS News, 10th April 2006

• Marie Curie fellows reap the rewards of sustainable agriculture
  Published on European Research Headlines, 7th April 2006

• - EU project creates micro-robots, P.14
  - Commission requests opinions on nano(eco)toxicology, P.16
  Published in CORDIS focus No.264, March 2006

• Exploring the nano-world - Leading EU research in nanosciences and nanotechnologies
  Published on CORDIS focus - Supplements No.22, March 2006

• - Quantifying nanotechnology Funding. p. 2
  - Cleaner, cheaper nanoparticles. p. 18
  - Reinforcing resins with nanoadditives. p. 19
  - Nanocomposite coatings for those 'difficult' materials. p. 20
  In: European Industrial Research Magazine Issue 7, March 2006.
  Published on Europa: Industrial Technologies, March 2006

• Europe leads the world in spintronic materials research
  Published on EUROPA: Industrial technologies, 27th February 2006

• - EU project to deliver smaller and cheaper components for laptops and mobile phones, p. 13.
  - Rapid and effective diagnosis of infectious diseases, p. 16.
  - UK government publishes report on the risks of nanoparticles, p. 23.
  - ESF report warns of threats to Europe’s early leadership position in nanomedicine, p. 27.
  Published in CORDIS focus No. 262, January 2006.

• New project aims to draw women into nanotechnology
  Published on CORDIS News, 7th March 2006

• EU project creates micro-robots:
  Published on CORDIS News, 28th February 2006

• Quantum mapping techniques open up possibilities for fuel cells
  Published on CORDIS News, 17th February 2006

• A more cautious approach to use of nanotechnology in food
  Published on CORDIS News, 16th February 2006

• Medical Research: The resources of the infinitely small:
  - Down to the nearest billionth, p.3
  - Europe as a challenger, p4
  - Treating and healing on three fronts,p.5
  - The miracle and the infinite, p.11
  - Toxicity under nano-surveillance, p.8
  - Tomour killing particles, p.8
  - The safety of nano applications, p.9
  - Let's talk nano society, p.10
  Published in RTD info 47 , February 2006
  Some of the articles are also available in the online feature on Nanotechnologies and medicine on: RTD Info 47, February 2006

• Commission requests opinions on nano(eco)toxicology
  Published on CORDIS News, 14th February 2006

• New types of water-repellent leathers
  Published on EUROPA: Industrial Technologies, 30th January 2006

• Electricity driving force behind macro-motor
  Published on CORDIS News, 27th January 2006

• Nanotechnology brochure in Swedish and Chinese
  Published on EUROPA: Industrial Technologies, 16th January 2006

• Sticky nano-solutions for electronic assembly
  Published on EUROPA: Industrial Technologies, 16th January 2006

• Nanotechnology development should go hand in hand with safety research, p.26, 27.
  Published in CORDIS focus No. 261, December 2005.

• European Group on Ethics report assesses past work and looks to the future
  Published on CORDIS News, 30th December 2005

• Propagation of avalanches in magnets assisted by quantum law
  Published on CORDIS News, 23rd December 2005

• Rapid and effective diagnosis of infectious diseases
  Published on CORDIS News, 22rd December 2005

• Nanomedicine needs regulatory guidelines
  Published on EurActiv, 21st December 2005

• EU project to deliver smaller and cheaper components for laptops and mobile phones
  Published on CORDIS News, 21st December 2005

• ESF report warns of threats to Europe's early leadership position in nanomedicine
  Published on CORDIS News, 21st December 2005

• Marie Curie Awards highlight value of mobility in European research careers
  Published on CORDIS News, 15th December 2005

• Descartes Prizes for Research and Science Communication – 2005 Winners announced
  European Commission Press Release, 2nd December 2005

• - Communicating science is about touching people’s souls, says Descartes winner, p.4
  - The opportunities and challenges of converging technologies, p.8
  - EU-funded project develops a roadmap for nanotechnology applications, p.14
  Published in CORDIS focus No. 260, November 2005

• Government sets out research agenda to characterise nanoparticles
  Press release of the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, 30th November 2005

• Nanotechnology development should go hand in hand with safety research
  Published on CORDIS News, 28th November 2005

• Technology Platform emphasises interdisciplinarity in roadmap for sustainable chemistry research
  Published on CORDIS News, 28th November 2005

• EU nano-project revs up for commercial success
  Published on Research Headlines, 22nd November 2005

• Research Round-up: CER2005 special
  European Commission Press Release, 18th November 2005

• ‘Talking nano’ wins ‘Best forum session’ prize at CER2005
  Published on EUROPA: Industrial Technologies, 17th November 2005

• ISO launches work on nanotechnology standards
  Published on ISO Communication Centre, 16th November 2005

• Small Talk
  Published in the Parliament Magazine by Volker Türk, coordinator of the Nanologue project, 14th November 2005

• Nanotech - risks for health and environment need assessment
  Published on EurActiv, 14th November 2005

• Nobel excellence in EU research projects
  Published on Research Headlines, 9th November 2005

• China the notable exception in growing 'nano divide'
  Published on CORDIS News, 7th November 2005

• Danish food researchers list priorities for FP7 and underline relevance of nanoscience
  Published in: CORDIS focus No. 259, p. 25, October 2005

• EU science ethics group to study nanomedicine
  Published on EurActiv, 25th October 2005

• Key Technologies for Europe reports recommend six pillars for a research strategy 'Beyond Lisbon'
  Published on CORDIS News, 21st October 2005

• Nanotechnology: Commission launches a consultation on how best to assess the risks
  Published on Health and Consumer eNews of DG SANCO, 20th October 2005

• Questions and answers on risk assessment of nanotechnology products
  European Commission press release, 20th October 2005

• The opportunities and challenges of converging technologies
  Published on CORDIS News, 19th October 2005

• High-tech research has high-impact implications for society, economy
  Published on Research headlines, 19th October 2005

• All potential areas of social and environmental impact are being addressed by EU research, claims report
  Published on CORDIS News, 19th October 2005

• Workshop on micro and nano engineering: technology and applications, Bulgaria
  Published on CORDIS News, 13th October 2005

• EU funded project develops a roadmap for nanotechnology applications
  Published on CORDIS News, 11th October 2005

• Conference on micro and nanoscale technologies for biosciences
  Published on CORDIS News, 11th October 2005

• Present situation and forecasts for nanotechnology in materials, health and energy
  Published on CORDIS News, 6th October 2005

• NanoSolutions 2005, Germany
  Published on CORDIS News, 6th October 2005

• Nano businesses at risk from regulators and insurers, says Cientifica
  Published in CORDIS focus No. 258, p.28, September 2005

• Researchers must move around more, says Liberali
  Published on CORDIS News, 28th September 2005

• Erasmus Mundus: EU universities continue to attract the world
  European Commission Press release, 22nd September 2005

• Commission publishes proposals for FP7 Specific Programmes
  Published on CORDIS News, 22nd September 2005

• What the Seventh Framework Programme means for Europe
  European Commission Press release, 21st September 2005

• EU funded project develops intelligent device for controlled drug delivery
  Published on CORDIS News, 21st September 2005

• - Responsible nanotechnology development, p.2
  - Nanoelectronics Technology Platform – ENIAC workshop, p.2
  - Nanotechnology issues showcased, p.3
  - Brazil seizes nanotechnology opportunities, p.11
  - Nanotechnology Action Plan advocates responsible innovation, p.14
  - Vision for the future of nanomedicine, p.16
  - The molecular basis of ceramic toughness, p.18
  - High performance alloys – on earth and in space, p.19
  - Nanopatterning for all, p.22
  - Multifunctional materials through nanofabrication, p.22
  - Networking at the nano-bio interface, p.23
  - Programming for cell therapy, p.23
  In: European Industrial Research Magazine, No. 6, September 2005

• Key technologies for Europe conference
  Published on CORDIS News, 16th September 2005

• Nanotechnologies for gas detection
  Published on EUROPA: Industrial Technologies, 15th September 2005

• Mass spectrometer has the fingerprint for success
  Published on EUROPA: Industrial Technologies, 15th September 2005

• Embedding science and society issues throughout the thematic priorities of FP6
  Published on CORDIS News, 14th September 2005

• Nanoscience hones in on next-generation chip manufacturing
  Published on: Research headlines, 13th September 2005

• European researchers move objects using molecular shuttles
  Published on CORDIS News, 12th September 2005

• EU bids to lead nanotechnology revolution in medicine
  Published on Yahoo! News, 9th September 2005

• Nanotechnology Research and Technology Partnerships through CORDIS!
  Published on CORDIS Press Service, September 2005

• NanoMedicine vision paper unveiled at EuroNanoForum
  Published on EUROPA: Industrial Technologies , 6th September 2005

• Danish food researchers list priorities for FP7 and underline relevance of nanoscience
  Published on CORDIS News, 1st September 2005

• Harder than diamond
  Published on CORDIS News, 30th August 2005

• Nanoforum launches revamped website
  Published on CORDIS News, 26th August 2005

• Carry-on DNA – nanotech provides portable genetic risk detection
  Published on Research Headlines , 22nd August 2005

• Biocide-free antifouling coatings thanks to nanostructured surfaces
  Published on www.azonano.com, 19th August 2005

• Materials science fights fraud and terrorism
  Published on Research Headlines , 8th August 2005

• Report provides comprehensive analysis of Europe's nano infrastructure
  Publisehd on CORDIS News, 5th August 2005

• Science communication gets EU cash injection
  Published on Research headlines, 5th August 2005

• Nanoelectronics technologies 2020: a European strategic research agenda
  Published on CORDIS News, 3rd August 2005

• Europe-wide consultation on science communication
  Published on EurActiv, 2nd August 2005

• - Commission submits plan for keeping Europe at the forefront of nanotechnology
  - NEST project helps design a better science policy
  - FP6 project to keep Europe at the forefront of nanoelectronics
  - NanoDialogue project to engage public in a debate on nanotechnologies and nanosciences
  - EuroNanoForum 2005
  - Technology could grow beyond human control, warns Millennium report
  Published in CORDIS focus No. 257, p. 7, 11, 13, 14, 22, 29, July 2005

• Descartes nominees shortlisted for €1.15 million in prize money
  One of the shortlisted projects (HIDEMAR) deals with self-assembled nanoparticles and nanopatterned array for high-density magnetorecording. Published on Research headlines, 22nd July 2005

• NanoDialogue project to engage the public in a debate on nanotechnologies and nanosciences
  Published on CORDIS News, 30th June 2005

• - Assessing the ‘green’ credentials of FP7
  - EU and China reinforce research links with joint declaration
  - Eucomed publishes 10 recommendations on FP7
  - ERA-NET project to strengthen collaboration in European materials science
  - EU funding to help establish European nanoscience facility
  - New EU project assesses safety of nanoparticles
  - Ten ‘Innovation accelerating research platforms’ selected in Denmark
  - EuroNanoForum 2005
  CORDIS focus No. 256 p.3, 7, 10, 14, 16, 16, 19, 21, June 2005

• FP6 project to keep EU at forefront of nanoelectronics
  Published on CORDIS News, 28th June 2005

• Technology could grow beyond human control, warns Millennium report
  Published on CORDIS News, 28th June 2005

• Organic electronics to improve European quality of life
  Published on Research headlines, 20th June 2005

• Commissioner responds to children's nano questions
  Published on CORDIS News, 16th June 2005

• Majority of Europeans support increased EU research budget, reveals survey
  Published on CORDIS News, 14th June 2005

• Commission defines action plan for nanotechnologies
  Published on EurActiv, 14th June 2005

• Commission submits plan for keeping Europe at the forefront of nanotechnology
  Published on CORDIS News, 14th June 2005

• Don’t miss EuroNanoForum 2005
  Published on EUROPA: Industrial Technologies, 13th June 2005

• Nano Action Plan maps activity for EU and Member States
  Published on EUROPA: Industrial Technologies, 13th June 2005

• NEST project helps design a better science policy
  Published on CORDIS News, 13th June 2005

• New report identifies 10 key nanotechnologies for the developing world
  CORDIS focus No. 255 p.28-29, May 2005

• Nanomedicine at your service!
  Published on Research headlines 31st May 2005

• EU funding to help establish European nanoscience facility
  Published on CORDIS News 27th May 2005

• New EU project assesses safety of nanoparticles
  Published on CORDIS News 3rd May 2005

• ERA-NET project to strengthen collaboration in European materials science
  Published on CORDIS News 3rd May 2005

• Nanotechnology – a special case for training?
  Published on EUROPA: Industrial Technologies, 2nd May 2005

• Assessing education and training needs for nanoscience and nanotechnology
  Published on CORDIS News 15th April 2005

• New report identifies ten key nanotechnologies for the developing world
  Published on CORDIS News 12th April 2005

• - European nano-community looks into the future
  - Making the best of each other’s strengths
  - Case study: NANOAM
  In: European Industrial Research Magazine p. 2, 17, 17, March 2005

• Just what nanoparticle research in Europe needs
  Published on Research headlines, 29th March 2005

• UK pledges to review nanotechnology regulations
  Published in CORDIS focus No. 253, p. 22, March 2005

• ESF publishes 'forward look' for nanomedicine
  Published on CORDIS News 1st March 2005

• Using nanoparticles to create new consumer products
  Published on CORDIS News, 24th February 2005

• European nano-community looks into the future
  Published on EUROPA: Industrial Technologies 21st February 2005

• Polish researcher heads ground-breaking EU project in nanotechnology
  Published on CORDIS News 4th February 2005

• Nanotech - stakeholders see need for broad debate
  Published on EurActiv, 12th January 2005

• Survey: Europeans see nano impacting industry, everyday life
  Published on Small Times, 7th January 2005

• State of play in the Union’s NMP priority
  The results of the Commission’s poll of European attitudes towards all aspects of nanosciences and nanotechnology. Published on Research headlines, 7th January 2005

• Luxembourg EU Presidency outlines its research and innovation priorities
  Nanotechnology will be among its priorities when Luxembourg chairs the Competitiveness Council meeting in April 2005.
  Published on CORDIS News 23rd December 2004

• Results of nanotechnology survey highlight wants and needs of Europe's scientists
  Published on CORDIS News 20th December 2004

• Revamped CORDIS service on nanotechnology reflects huge importance of the very small
  Published on CORDIS News 29th November 2004

• Nanoparticle exposure risk inadequately assessed, concludes health and safety review
  Published on CORDIS News 22nd October 2004

• Setting a research agenda for nanotechnology
  Published in European Industrial Research Magazine p.13, Issue 4, August 2004

• EU project targets small materials
  Published on CORDIS News 13th August 2004

• New EU project gives a boost to European nano-biotechnology
  Published on CORDIS News 3rd August 2004

• - Insurance industry warned of nanotechnology risks
  - Network of Excellence to bring nanotechnologies to life
  CORDIS focus No. 247, p. 6, p. 10/11, June 2004

• - New report urges French government to focus on nanotechnologies
  - Germany to create more apprenticeships in nanotechnology and biotechnology
  - Industry link project to hold FP6 nanotechnology information event
  CORDIS focus No. 245, p. 17, 20, 26, May 2004

• - R&D; is key to mastery of nanotechnologies
  - Nanobiotechnology: the way ahead for healthcare and industry
  - Transformations in transportation
  - Future for self-assembly?
  Published on EUROPA: Industrial Technologies 8th March 2004

• Setting the nanotechnology research agenda (750 KB)
  European Industrial Research Magazine No. 3, December 2003

• Supporting responsible nanotechnology research will benefit Europe's citizens, says head of unit
  Published on CORDIS News June 2003

• Nanotechnology-opportunity or threat?
  Published on CORDIS News June 2003

• The Need for Measurement and Testing in Nanotechnology (188 KB)
  Position paper compiled by the High Level Expert Group on Measurement and Testing, Febuary 2002

• U.S.-EC Nanotechnology Collaboration Launched
  EC-NSF Press release, December 2001

• Nanotechnology, EU-US co-operation: Material benefits
  European Commission: European Research Headlines, November 2001

• European Union and China to co-operate on Materials Sciences (16 KB)
  Commission Press release, November 2001

• Nano: the new buzzword in science and technology ENFRDEESIT(1.1 MB)
  CORDIS focus No. 162, p.4, November 2000

• Nanotechnology, the next industrial revolution? Nanotechnology in the EU and US - Toulouse (FR), 19.10.2000
  Commission Press release, October 2000

• Nanotechnology: Blurring the Boundaries at the Atomic Scale
  RTD Info 21, February 1999