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Light-carved ‘nano-volcanoes’ hold promise for drug delivery

Researchers created nano-volcanoes by shining various colors of light through a nanoscale “crystal ball” made of a synthetic polymer. The nano-volcanoes can store precise amounts of other materials and hold promise for new drug-delivery technologies. Read more
Nanosensor detects harmful airborne substances

This “electronic nose” sensor is currently being commercialized and will be further refined to detect deadly pathogens including toxic pesticides in the global food supply chain. Read more
Carbon nanotube catalyst could jumpstart e-cars, green energy

Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists have designed a new type of nanostructured-carbon-based catalyst that could enable the practical use of wind- and solar-powered electricity, as well as enhanced hybrid electric vehicles. Read more
Gorgeous nanocrystal flowers sprout under electron microscope

By making slight alterations in the acidity and concentration of chemicals, a Harvard researcher discovered how to control the growth of self-assembling crystals, resulting in stunning, flower-like structures. Read more
Graphene study confirms 40-year-old physics prediction

Researchers from the U.S. and Japan have observed a rare quantum effect that produces a repeating butterfly-shaped energy spectrum, confirming the longstanding prediction of this quantum fractal energy structure called Hofstadter’s butterfly. Read more

NNI Supplement to the President's 2014 Budget

NCI Cancer Dialogue logo This document gives a description of the activities underway in 2012 and 2013 and planned for 2014 by the Federal Government agencies participating in the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI).

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NNI 2012 RSL Workshop Report

The formal report of the 2012 Regional, State, and Local Workshop in Portland, Oregon, is now available on Nano.gov.

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Nano in your Neighborhood

Map of USA Our Interactive Nanotechology Resource Map allows users to search state-by-state to find nano-related college degree programs and training programs, labs, facilities, NNI R&D Centers, and economic development organization across the country. Find out what's happening in your area.

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Visit the NNI Budget Dashboard

The NNI Dashboard shows annual spending for the agencies participating in the NNI. This cross-cut budget information can be sorted by agency and by Program Component Area to better identify funding trends.

Learn About Nanotechnology

The NNI has two brochures for the public that introduce concepts in nanotechnolgy. Big Things from a Tiny World (left) is a general overview; Powerful Things from a Tiny World (right) delves into nanotechnology and energy. Click on the images to see more.