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Meyya Meyyappan, Chief Scientist for Exploration Technology at NASA's Center for Nanotechnology, has been recognized for his technical and educational contributions to and leadership in nanotechnology with the 2008 NSEF award from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Nanoscale Science and Engineering Forum (AIChE NSEF).
Scientists from the London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN) at University College London are using nanomechanics and nanoscale cantilevers to unlock secrets of how superbugs like MSRA attack, and how those rare antibodies that can attack superbugs succeed.
The National Science Foundation and Rice University will investigate how nanoparticles travel throughout the food chain to help ensure food health and safety. The project will be led by Dr. Pedro Alvarez, chair of Rice’s Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, and Vicki Colvin, Director of Rice’s Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology.
The Canadian Government will invest in nanotechnology coatings for the multinational Joint Strike Fighter program, a U.S.-led multinational effort to build affordable and multi-role fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft.
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have designed a nanoscale drug delivery system capable of breaking through one of the most impenetrable barriers in the human body – mucus. The discovery could open the door to new treatments for lung cancer, cervical cancer and cystic fibrosis.
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In August, the Australian Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR) released results from a public awareness survey of 1,000 Australians on nanotechnology benefits and risks. Among the findings: There is a “high level of belief” that nanotechnology can improve quality of life and ensure economic benefits. Survey found few respondents were concerned about nanotechnology, although most say risks could arise and should be addressed. Report conducted by Market Attitude Research Services.
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