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Scientists create world’s thinnest magnet

Scientists have developed an ultrathin 2D magnet that operates at room temperature and could lead to new applications in computing and electronics. The 2D magnet was synthesized from a solution of graphene oxide, zinc, and cobalt. Learn More
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Teaching Nanotechnology in High School: A Conversation with John Weisenfeld

In this episode of the “Stories from the NNI” podcast, John Weisenfeld, a high school science teacher in Pasco, WA, discusses how he teaches nanotechnology and motivates his students to pursue STEM careers. Learn More
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A noninvasive test to detect cancer cells and pinpoint their location

Engineers have created a diagnostic nanoparticle that can reveal the presence of cancerous proteins through a urine test and functions as an imaging agent, pinpointing the tumor location. Learn More
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Engineers build nanostructures that fight inflammation

Engineers have built nanofiber-based treatments that stimulate the body to mount its own biological attack on autoimmune diseases. Learn More
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Tiny but mighty precipitates toughen a structural alloy

Scientists have found a way to simultaneously increase the strength and ductility of an alloy by introducing nanoprecipitates into its matrix and tuning their size and spacing. Learn More
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Nanotechnology Research and Development Infrastructure

The National Nanotechnology Initiative has a robust research infrastructure with user facilities and multidisciplinary research and education centers across the United States.
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Responsible Development of Nanotechnology

As a goal of the NNI since inception, responsible development includes understanding potential environmental, health, and safety (EHS) implications of nanomaterials as well as the ethical, legal, and societal implications (ELSI) of nanotechnology.
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Nanotechnology Commercialization

NNI agencies are collaborating with industry to facilitate the commercialization of federally funded nanotechnology discoveries.
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Nanotechnology Signature Initiatives and Nanotechnology-Inspired Grand Challenges

The National Nanotechnology Initiative has focused efforts in areas of national importance to enhance coordination and collaboration among the participating agencies and to engage with the public: Nanotechnology Signature Initiatives and Nanotechnology-Enabled Grand Challenges.
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Nanotechnology Research and Development Infrastructure

Under the National Nanotechnology Initiative, several participating agencies have built or supported the development of user facilities and have established and developed multidisciplinary research and education centers across the United States.
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Responsible Development of Nanotechnology

With the advent of new technologies, including nanotechnology, one should consider both potential benefits and unintended risks to human health and the environment that might accompany development.
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