Nanotechnology

This site is a source for nanotechnology news from Chemical & Engineering News. It presents breaking news from the forefront of the nano-world. The top stories and news available from the Index Page are free to all users, but you must be a member of the Society to access the Archive.

Freely access nanotechnology information at this site which has "the primary aim of increasing the use of Nanotechnology by the science, engineering and design communit[ies] worldwide." You can search through nanotechnology journals, news, podcasts, new nanotechnology products, suppliers/companies, experts, courses, events, books, classifieds, videos, jobs, and more.

Foresight is the leading think tank and public interest institute on nanotechnology. Founded in 1986, Foresight was the first organization to educate society about the benefits and risks of nanotechnology. They focus their efforts on guiding nanotechnology research, public policy and education.

NSTI advances and integrates nano and other advanced technologies through education, conventions, business publishing, and research services. It produces the annual Nanotech conference and trade show, which attracts more than 5,000 industrial, academic, business and governmental attendees from around the world. Founded in 1997 as a result of the merger between various scientific societies, NSTI is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts with offices in California and Switzerland.

An excellent source for nanotechnology information. Includes the Nanomaterial Database™, an extensive industry directory, a conference calendar, complete nanotechnology news coverage, and business resources.

This is a web-based resource for research, education and collaboration in nanotechnology. Hosting over 1300 resources you will learn about nanotechnology, including Online Presentations, Courses, Learning Modules, Podcasts, Animations, Teaching Materials, and more. It also offers simulation tools so you can not only learn about but also simulate nanotechnology devices.
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Nano.gov is a portal for nanotechnology-related information produced by the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), a clearinghouse for US government agencies and programs concerned with nanotechnology research. The site is accessed through menus and includes simple explanations, descriptions of methods and applications, a glossary, and other basic introductory materials. There is also a section aimed at K-12 teachers.

This site is dedicated to providing clear and concise explanations of nanotechnology applications along with information on companies working in each area. There are links to the left of the screen to find various nanotechnology applications, or you can browse through the introduction that also contains links. There are also lesson plans available for educators for teaching nanotechnology.

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NN has a multimedia center that includes video and audio files. NN was created to serve the information needs of business, government, academic, and public communities with the intention of becoming the most informative and current free collection of "nano" reference material. Covered are the following: related future sciences, issues, news, events, and general information.