Big questions about risk assessment of nanomaterials
When it comes to nanotechnology, Australians have shown strong support for regulation and safety testing.
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News tagged with safety assessments
New tests for determining health and environmental effects of nanomaterials
A group of international experts from government, industry and academia have concluded that alternative testing strategies (ATSs) that don't rely on animals will be needed to cope with the wave of new nanomaterials emerging ...
Bio & Medicine
Aug 21, 2013
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EU project plays key role in making nuclear power safer
Impressive steps have been taken to ensure that accident prevention measures in European nuclear power plants (NPP) are as tight as they can be. Nonetheless, accidents can still happen. An EU-funded network has helped to ...
Energy & Green Tech
May 29, 2013
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3D modeling technology offers groundbreaking solution for engineers
Software developed at the University of Sheffield has the potential to enable engineers to make 'real world' safety assessments of structures and foundations with unprecedented ease.
Engineering
May 16, 2013
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Cruze debuts industry-first flexible venting driver air bag
The 2013 Chevrolet Cruze introduces an industry-first driver-side air bag that uses a flexible venting technology designed to deploy more efficiently while providing equivalent crash protection to more expensive and complex ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Dec 18, 2012
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BASF applies for EU approval of genetically modified potato
German chemicals giant BASF said Monday it has applied for EU approval for a genetically modified potato which is resistant to a disease that wipes out a fifth of the world's potato crops each year.
Biotechnology
Oct 31, 2011
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China brings forward key high-speed rail launch
China has announced it will bring forward by a day the launch of a much-anticipated high-speed train link between Beijing and Shanghai to June 30.
Engineering
Jun 24, 2011
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'Catch and release' program could improve nanoparticle safety assessment
(PhysOrg.com) -- Depending on whom you ask, nanoparticles are, potentially, either one of the most promising or the most perilous creations of science. These tiny objects can deliver drugs efficiently and enhance the properties ...
Bio & Medicine
Jun 8, 2011
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EU, Japan join forces to improve nuclear safety
Europe and Japan agreed Saturday to join forces in efforts to promote tighter international standards for nuclear safety in the wake of the atomic crisis in Japan.
Energy & Green Tech
May 29, 2011
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