http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on nanotechnology and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nanotechnology/news/ A TB medication that harnesses nanotechnology to cut treatment time and eliminate side effects has won a prestigious award.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nanotechnology/scientists-use-nanotech-to-upgrade-tb-drugs.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nanotechnologyTue, 29 Sep 2009 02:43:09 GMTA disease outbreak at a Chinese factory has been ascribed to nanoparticle exposure but critics say there were many possible causes.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nanotechnology/nanoparticles-killed-women-study-claims.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nanotechnologyWed, 26 Aug 2009 04:19:07 GMTA state-of-the-art research facility in Saudi Arabia aims to stem the region's brain drain and promote nanotechnology research in the Arab world.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nanotechnology/saudi-arabia-sets-up-nanotechnology-facility-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nanotechnologyFri, 22 May 2009 12:46:57 GMTNanotechnology holds huge potential for supplying clean water to the world's poor, but many challenges must be overcome to realise it.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nanotechnology/how-nanotech-can-meet-the-poor-s-water-needs.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nanotechnologyWed, 06 May 2009 08:10:00 GMTNanotechnology must be effectively shared with stakeholders if it's to deliver clean water, say Thembela Hillie and Mbhuti Hlophe.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nanotechnology/community-ownership-is-key-to-nanotech-water-proje.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nanotechnologyWed, 06 May 2009 08:08:00 GMTEngineering a useable product is the key to making nanotechnology work for water treatment, says Ashok Raichur.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nanotechnology/nanoscale-water-treatment-needs-innovative-enginee.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nanotechnologyWed, 06 May 2009 08:07:00 GMTDeveloping world businesses must invest in nanotech research and development for clean water to stay ahead, says Mohamed Abdel-Mottaleb.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nanotechnology/nanotech-for-water-can-help-business-innovate-and-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nanotechnologyWed, 06 May 2009 08:06:00 GMTNanotechnology could help give millions clean drinking water. David J. Grimshaw outlines the potential, the progress and some of the risks.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nanotechnology/nanotechnology-for-clean-water-facts-and-figures.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nanotechnologyWed, 06 May 2009 08:05:00 GMTDeveloping countries are making good progress on nanotech for clean water, say Paulo Sergio de Paula Herrmann Jr. and José Antônio Brum.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nanotechnology/developing-world-advances-nanotech-for-clean-water.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nanotechnologyWed, 06 May 2009 08:05:00 GMTEmerging nanotech for purifying water at this stage should be regulated with existing laws, say Malini Balakrishnan and Nidhi Srivastava.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nanotechnology/nanotech-for-clean-water-new-technology-new-rules-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nanotechnologyWed, 06 May 2009 08:04:00 GMTCan nanosponges solve a continent's water contamination problems? Munyaradzi Makoni investigates.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nanotechnology/nanosponges-south-africa-s-high-hopes-for-clean-wa.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nanotechnologyWed, 06 May 2009 08:00:00 GMTNanotechnology activity has soared in India over the last decade but industry needs to catch up with academia, says a study.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nanotechnology/exponential-rise-in-indian-nanotech.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nanotechnologyThu, 05 Feb 2009 04:06:04 GMTLatin America and the Caribbean have seen great progress in S&T investment, but the global financial crisis poses a threat.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nanotechnology/latin-american-s-t-investment-shows-major-growth.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nanotechnologyFri, 09 Jan 2009 04:49:15 GMTNanotechnology should be used to develop Cuban pharmaceutical products to prevent them being pushed out of the market, warns an expert.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nanotechnology/expert-highlights-the-importance-of-cuban-nanotech.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nanotechnologyWed, 31 Dec 2008 04:14:23 GMTA report has warned that research into the safety of nanomaterials is not keeping up with their rapid development.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nanotechnology/report-highlights-need-for-nanomaterial-safety-res.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nanotechnologyFri, 14 Nov 2008 04:07:30 GMTTechnology transfer is central to translating nanotechnology research into benefits for society, says Bai Chunli.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nanotechnology/technology-transfer-is-key-to-reaping-nanotech-ben.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nanotechnologyThu, 13 Nov 2008 02:25:32 GMTA partnership between Egypt and IBM will establish the first regional nanotechnology research centre in Cairo.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nanotechnology/egypt-to-host-first-northern-african-nanotech-cent.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nanotechnologyFri, 10 Oct 2008 10:00:00 GMTExperts say Indian nanotechnology research is growing, but better industry links are needed to translate this into commercial applications.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nanotechnology/lack-of-industry-links-keeping-indian-nanotech-sma.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nanotechnologyMon, 08 Sep 2008 05:10:14 GMTThailand is pumping money into nanotechnology but a dearth of scientists and engineers could be a barrier to success.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nanotechnology/thailand-puts-big-money-into-nanoscience.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nanotechnologyThu, 28 Aug 2008 09:00:00 GMTThe lack of knowledge about nanotechnology risks must be addressed, a leading expert of the European Commission has warned.http://www.scidev.net/en/new-technologies/nanotechnology/nanotech-risk-concerns-must-be-addressed-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_newtechnologies_nanotechnologyTue, 22 Jul 2008 05:40:27 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/