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*Silicon Oxide nanoparticle image courtesy of UT-Battelle, which manages the Oak Ridge National Laboratory for the Department of Energy.
“There is a full court press in every advanced nation in the world to leverage
nanotech with economic muscle.”

~ Arden Bement, Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology
11.21.11New Nanotechnology may Significantly Increase the Survival Rates for Heart Attack Patients in Rural Areas
11.11.11Iroko Says Eureka As It Presents Data Using its Nano-Formulations in NSAIDs
11.07.11NANOvember Attracts a Record Crowd
10.24.11NNI Releases Environmental, Health & Safety Research Strategy for Nanotechnology
10.18.11NANOvember Programs Highlight Increasing Role of Nanotechnology Thanks to University of Albany’s College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering
10.12.11Research Study Demonstrates That Nanoparticle Drug Delivery Treatment May Reduce Drug Resistant Breast Cancer Cells in Mice With Fewer Side Effects.
10.10.11Nanotechnology Helps Create Real Life Version of Harry Potter’s Invisibility Cloak
10.06.11New York Loves Nanotechnology
09.28.11Silicon Nanowires Should Make Faster and More Efficient Computer Memory Possible.
09.27.11Researchers Find That Certain Carbon Nanotubes and Gold Nanowires May Cause Inflammatory Response.
09.22.11Nanotechnology May Fuel Solar Energy Revolution
09.16.11It’s Not Too Little or Too Late: Nanotechnology Efforts to Enhance Solar Power Innovation and International Competition.
09.08.11They did it! A Rotating Nanotechnology Motor That Runs on Electric Current.
09.02.11Potential Breakthrough In The Treatment of Ovarian Cancer Using Nanoparticle Therapeutic Carriers
08.31.11Setting the Gold Standard: Using Gold Nanoparticles for Flu Diagnosis
08.27.11California Nanotechnology Data Call-Ins, Part II: Protection for Confidential Information?
08.23.11California Nanotechnology Data Call-Ins – The New Normal For Regulatory Schemes?
08.19.11What is the Next Hot Thing in Nanotechnology? Graphene!
08.13.11Chaka Fattah ‘Brings Home the Bacon’ for Nanotechnology
08.10.11Bacterial Nanowires Represent Breakthrough in Nanotechnology and Bioelectronics
08.03.11Nanotechnology Sensors on the Surface of Individual Biological Cells Will Improve the Understanding of Cell Interaction in Medical and Pharmaceutical Research
08.01.11Checking Glucose Levels? Thanks To A Nanoparticle Tattoo, There’s An App For That
07.27.11Federal Legislation Would Require Labeling of Ingredient, Nanomaterial and Contaminant Content In Cosmetics
07.25.11Nanocomposites "Breathe New Life" into Regenerative Medicine
07.20.11Researchers Find Certain Biodegrading Nano Quantum Dots Can Release Toxins Into The Environment
07.18.11Nanotechnology Will Improve The Energy Conversion Rate Of Solar Cells According to Japanese Researchers
07.15.11Nanosteps Towards Regulating Nanotechnology, Part II
07.12.11Japanese Firms Bring Nano-enabled Clothing From The Athletic Field To The Office
07.08.11New Nanoparticle May Help Destroy Cancer Cells
07.06.11Nanosteps Towards Regulating Nanotechnology
07.05.11Rollerball Pen Draws Functional Electronic Circuitry Using Silver Nanoparticles
06.27.11FDA Criticized for Failing to Include Nanotechnology in New Sunscreen Rules
06.24.11FDA Seeks Public Comment on Draft Guidance On The Use of Engineered Nanomaterials or the Application of Nanotechnology in Food and Drugs
06.21.11Proposed EPA Policies for Disclosure of Nanoscale Materials in Pesticides
06.15.11FDA Releases Draft Guidance Regarding Nanotechnology
06.14.11The FDA At Last, the FDA At Last . . . Issues a Draft Guidance on Nanotechnology
06.13.11The Insurance Services Office ("ISO") has Announced New General Liability Classifications for Nanotechnology
06.08.11Nanotechnology Sensors Sensitive Enough to Detect a Single Molecule of TNT or Other Explosive
06.02.11Are We Approaching the End of the Age of the Internal Combustion Engine Thanks to Nanotechnology?
05.31.11NIOSH Determines That Inhaled Nanoscale Titanium Dioxide is a Potential Occupational Carcinogen; Establishes Recommended Exposure Limits
05.27.11Teeny Tiny Images: Nanoscopic Imaging and Hope for Multiple Sclerosis
05.25.11Nanotechnology Shows Promise For Repairing Damage Caused By Heart Attacks
05.23.11Nantenna Technology Should Improve the Efficiency of Solar Panels
05.17.11Cell Phone Chatter Self-Perpetuates with Energy from Nanotechnology
05.15.11Nanotechnology Guide published by European Food Safety Authority for Assessing Risk of Engineered Nanomaterial Applications in Food and Feed.
05.13.11French Agency Issues Control Banding Protocol for Nano Risk
05.10.11New Nanoparticle Targets Acidic Environment Associated with the Presence of Cancer Cells
05.09.11Nanotechnology Sheds its Skin
05.05.11Nanocones May Bring Affordable Solar Power Within Reach
05.02.11Nanotechnology Can Improve Industrial Respirators and Lower Worker Risk
04.28.11How Low Can You Go? -- Fundamental Limits Proposed With Respect to top-down Manufacture of Nanotechnological Structures
04.13.111st Annual Nanotechnology Collaborative Conference Sets Foundation for Stakeholder Dialog on Nanotechnology Commercialization in Massachusetts
04.01.11NIOSH seeking to update the 2009 strategic plan for Nanotechnology
03.18.11Day Pitney to present Panel Discussion at 27th Annual Spring Conference of the Chemical Council of New Jersey
03.11.11Conference: "The Next Small Step for Mankind – Nanotechnology’s Journey to Commercialization."
02.15.11Nanotechnology May Hold the Key to Age-Related Blindness
02.15.11New Nanotech Test for Blood Clots May Prevent Heart Attacks
02.14.11Nanotechnology "Takes Off"
02.14.11Are Lawsuits the Next Step for Regulatory Action on Nanosilver?
02.14.11International Labeling Guidance Standard Document is Rejected by Vote in ISO-TC 229
01.28.11ISO Releases Standard For Nanoparticles In Inhalation Toxicity Testing
01.14.11Food Safety in Britain - Nano Comes to the Forefront
12.21.10EPA Foreshadows 2011 TSCA Regulation of Nanoscale Materials
12.15.10Day Pitney Partner serves as Panelist for ALM Webinar on "Nanotechnology Enabled Products: Advanced Litigation Preparedness"
12.11.10Deadline for Public Comment on NIOSH bulletin concerning Occupational Exposure to Carbon Nanotubes and Carbon Nanofibers Closes on February 18, 2011
12.07.10Day Pitney and Intertox Address Workplace Safety and Risk Management for the Safety Committee of the Chemistry Counsel of New Jersey
12.03.10NIOSH Publishes Bulletin for Public Commentary Including Proposed Exposure Limit Recommendations for Carbon Nanotubes and Carbon Nanofibers.
11.08.10White House Seeks Comments on Draft Nanotechnology Research Plan
11.02.10NIST Seeks White Papers on Nanotechnology
10.26.10Nano Commentary: Part IV of Federal, State and Local Regulation of Nanotechnology – Is There Room for All Three?
10.19.10Nano Commentary: Part III of Federal, State and Local Regulation of Nanotechnology – Is There Room for All Three?
10.12.10Nano Commentary: Part II of Federal, State and Local Regulation of Nanotechnology – Is There Room for All Three?
10.08.10Insurance and Nanotechnology - The Time To Address Risk Is Now
10.08.10Nobel Prize for Physics Goes to Two Graphene Researchers
10.08.10The “Stigma” of Nanotechnology and Regulation of Pesticides
10.08.10Wisconsin Considers Nanotechnology Regulation
10.06.10EPA Issues SNUR for Single and Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes
10.06.10Nano Commentary: Part I of Federal, State and Local Regulation of Nanotechnology – Is There Room for All Three?
10.05.10Nano Commentary: Introduction - Federal, State and Local Regulation of Nanotechnology – Is There Room for All Three?
09.28.10The 4th International Nano Authorities Dialogue in Liechtenstein
09.16.10EU May Require Nano Registration and Labeling for Consumer Products
09.08.10European Members of Parliament Vote to Ban Nanosilver and Carbon Nanotubes
09.03.10Massachusetts OTA Releases Guidance Document for the Safe Development of Nanotechnology
09.02.10Nano-Researchers Recognized with Singaporean Award for Women in Science
09.01.10Nanopatch Provides Vaccine Alternative to Needle
08.20.10EPA Nanomaterial Disclosure Policy Being Reviewed by White House
08.20.10Researchers Develop Nanoparticle Vaccine for Type 1 Diabetes
08.20.10The US may Lag in the Competition to Bring Nanoproducts to Market
08.19.10EPA Seeks Comment on its Nanosilver Case Study
08.18.10Thoughts for Insurers and Reinsurers in the Ever Evolving World of Nanotechnology
08.10.10Solar Roller – Nanotechnology Contributes To Thin, Flexible Solar Cells
08.09.10On the Waterfront : Using Nanotechnology for Water Purification
08.06.10Workshop Report on Nanomedicine Terminology and Standards Now Available
07.30.10Toxicity Modeling – A Much Needed Method of Grouping Risk
07.29.10Congressmen Rush (D-IL) and Waxman (D-CA) Introduce The Toxic Chemicals Safety Act
07.29.10EPA Extends Comment Period on Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube SNUR
07.27.10A Peek at the Future of Nanotechnology in Medicine and Thoughts for the Health Insurance Sector
07.19.10Who Mixed Nanotech in my Concrete? How Nanomaterials Could Change the Way We Build
07.19.10Day Pitney Nano Commentary: Nanotechnology and the Public Perception Battle
07.16.10Researchers Use Nanotech to Expand Storage Capacity of Hard Disks
07.15.10The Nano Name Game: European Union Edition
07.08.10White House Seeks Feedback on National Nanotechnology Initiative
07.07.10Scientists Apply Nanotechnology to the Root of Dental Problems
07.06.10The Numbers are in! Over 2,000 Nano-Companies Worldwide and Growing
07.02.10California’s Green Chemistry Regulations Could Have Nanoproduct Manufacturers Seeing Red
07.01.10Plastic Antibodies Mimic Natural Antibodies in Mice
06.25.10EPA and FDA Move Toward Uniform Reporting and the Collection of Information on Nanomaterials
06.18.10White House Seeks Public Comment on Benefits of Nanotechnology
06.07.10Day Pitney to Moderate Two Panels at Nanotech 2010 in Anaheim
06.01.10Fuzzy Nanomaterial Preparing for Commercial Use
05.24.10Nanosized Robots Follow Biochemical Instructions
05.24.10Nano Paint Reduces Air Resistance
05.18.10The Nano Name Game
05.07.10No More Nano in Organic Foods
05.07.10Fire Up the Inkjets - Printing Solar Panels on Paper
04.28.10Goodbye Needles - Hello Nano Patch
04.21.10Proposed TSCA Legislation Will Affect Nanomaterials
04.19.10Bio-Nanotechnology - Integrating Electronics with Living Cells
04.18.10Gene Therapy and Nano Robots Combine to Fight Cancer
04.17.10Nanoscale ’Stealth’ Probe Can Be Inserted Into Cell Walls
04.16.10Adventus Group Issues News Release Regarding Patent Rights to use of nZVI
04.12.10Nanotechnology Risk & Insurance Article Published in The Risk Report
04.07.10Small Businesses – EPA Invites Research Proposals
04.05.10Manufacturers of Nanomaterials are Focus of TSCA Enforcement
03.31.10First Nano-Specific Insurance Policy Launched
03.30.10Are Silicon Chips Headed for the Computer Trash Heap?
03.26.10Nano-Tapping into the Mind
03.26.10Day Pitney Nano Commentary: Privacy and Informed Consent in the World of Nanomedicine
03.25.10Portable, Potable – Nanotechnology Improves Seawater Desalination
03.24.10Guest Commentary - Gradient: Shedding Some Light on Sunscreens and Nanoparticles
03.17.10White House Science Advisors Call for Collaboration on Nanotechnology
03.17.10Three Recent Developments in Nanotechnology Research in the Area of Microprocessor Technology
03.16.10General Nanotechnology is a Plaintiff in International Nuclear Trade Secret Case
03.12.10EPA Launches Partnership To Evaluate Issues Relating To Battery Disposal
03.11.10Knitting Yourself a Cotton Generator
03.09.10Riding the Conductive Wave of Carbon Nanotubes
03.03.10Study Suggests that Nanosilver and Fish Don’t Mix
02.23.10Nanotechnology and Immunotherapy Combine to Battle Cancer Cellls
02.22.10Nanotechnology Highlights in President Obama’s Proposed 2011 Budget
02.18.10Big Regulatory Changes in Store for Nanomaterials
02.17.10Day Pitney Nano Commentary: Diligence and Disclosure in a Nanotechnology World
02.12.10Some Day Soon You May be Driving a Nano Battery
02.11.10Nanoscale Iron Particles Could Replace Conventional Groundwater Cleanup Technology
02.10.10Proposed TSCA Legislation Begins to Take Form
02.04.10National Health Care Debate: A Catalyst for Venture Funding of Nanotechnology Companies
02.03.10EPA Publishes Proposed SNUR for Certain Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes
02.02.10Nanotechnology and the President’s Proposed 2011 Budget
01.29.10Nano Composite Adds Third Dimension - Pressure - to Touchscreens
01.28.10The Nanotechnology Safety Act of 2010 Moves Forward in the Senate
01.26.10Nano on the Brain
01.25.10Nanotechnology Products in 2010: What You Need to Know About Warning, Labeling and Instructions.
01.22.10Heartening Nano News From MIT and Harvard
01.13.10Great Britain Calls for Research into the use of Nanomaterials in Food
01.11.102010 to Bring EPA Nanomaterial Regulations
01.08.10First Carbon Nanotubes, and Now, Boron Nanotubes
01.08.10Comment Period on Proposed Carbon Nanotube Rule Extended
01.05.10Nanotechnology and Human Arteries
12.23.09Growth in Global Intellectual Property for Nanotechnology, Biofuels and Telecom
12.23.09Australia Proposes To Reform Regulation of Industrial Nanomaterials
12.22.09Move Aside Climate Change and Make Way for TSCA Reform
12.21.09Nanotechnology and Insurance – If You’re Not At The Table, You’re On The Menu
12.18.09The Future of Safe Nanotechnology in the Workplace
12.17.09Carbon Nanotubes – A Recipe for Cleaner Drinking Water
12.15.09Cancer Detection Breakthrough Using Nanosensors
12.10.09Day Pitney and Gradient Conduct Webinar on Nanoparticle Health and Safety Risks
12.10.09MIT Researchers Find That Nanoparticles Can Squeeze More Power Out Of Nuclear Reactors
12.09.09Nanoscale Peptides Used to Regenerate Damaged Nerves
12.08.09Print Me A Nine Volt, Please
11.20.09Futurists Weigh in on NanoTech
11.20.09Nanoparticles in Orbit
11.19.09Calls to Revise TSCA Gain Momentum
11.10.09EPA Struggling with Registrations to use Nanosilver as a Pesticide
11.09.09EPA Proposes Two Significant New Use Rules for Carbon Nanotubes
11.06.09Not so Fast; A Word About Your Study, Please
11.05.09Nanoparticles Can Cause DNA Damage
11.05.09Georgia Tech Develops New Three Dimensional Photovoltaic System
11.05.09Welcome to the Machine
11.05.09My Pants Do What?
11.03.09EU Study Seeks Greater Public Participation In Nanotechnology
11.03.09mPhase Technologies Granted U.S. Patent for Safer Disposal of Smart NanoBattery
11.03.092009 MIT Elevator Pitch Contest Winners Have A Concrete Idea
10.30.09Battling the Elements with Nano Coatings
10.30.09Exposure to Nanomaterials Resulting in Subcellular Changes Could Lead to Medical Monitoring Claims in Some Jurisdictions
10.29.09Are Carbon Nanotubes the Reincarnation of Asbestos?
10.28.09Transitioning to Second Generation Nano-Production
10.27.09Nanoparticles and the Battle with Cancer
09.22.09The Future of Nanoscience and Energy Production
09.20.09FIFRA Panel to Meet in November to Discuss Nanometal Hazards
08.31.09Nanobees Used to Attack Cancer Cells
08.31.09Nanoparticle Ink Could be Used to Create Solar Cells
08.28.09Consumer Product Safety Commission urged to do more research into use of nanomaterials in childrens’ products
08.25.09List of Nanoproducts Goes Over the 1,000 Mark
08.21.09EPA withdraws SNURs for single-walled and multi-walled carbon nanotubes
08.19.09Research paper claims workplace deaths caused by exposure to nanoparticles
08.14.09States want a say in nano regulation
08.10.09Inhaled Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNT) show concentration-related impacts in rats
08.04.09EPA moving toward mandatory disclosure of nanomaterial risks