NEWS AND UPDATES

Golden Bullet for Cancer? Nanoparticles Provide Targeted Version of Photothermal Therapy for Cancer

In a lecture he delivered in 1906, the German physician Paul Ehrlich coined the term Zuberkugel, or "magic bullet," as shorthand for a highly targeted medical treatment. Learn more »

Nanotubes Weigh a Single Atom

How can you weigh a single atom? European researchers have built an exquisite new device that can do just that. It may ultimately allow scientists to study the progress of chemical reactions, molecule by molecule. Learn more »

Scientists Help Develop First Single Molecule Transistor

A scientist at the University of Liverpool has helped to create the world's smallest transistor - by proving that a single molecule can power electric circuits. Learn more »

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New Nanoscience Classroom Resource for Teachers
Chem Guide to Ionic Bonding
The Particle Adventure site
Chemistry Activities site
Properties of Matter
Crystal Activities
3-D Molecular Model Suppliers
Introduction of Molecular Modeling- online questions
Song by Jim Lehrer "The Elements"
What's Smaller than a Pygmy Shrew Activity
Idea for Internet Challenges- Carbon is 4-Ever

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Resources provided by the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center at UW-Madison

Nanoscale Activities:

• Program guide
• Worksheet
• How Small are Nanotubes?
• NanoSolutions
• NanoSugar
• NanoWeights
• Nanotechnology Mitten Challenge

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