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Rent a Nanotechnology Lab

Posted by samzenpus on from the I-only-need-it-for-a-nanosecond dept.

SeanAhern writes "If you're an aspiring young nanotechnologist with an idea for a new product, you'll be happy to hear that the DOE has created five facilities called Nanoscale Science Research Centers, that you can rent. These Research Centers are located in National Labs scattered around the country: Argonne National Laboratory in Illinois; Brookhaven National Laboratory in New York State; Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California; Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee; and Sandia National Laboratory in New Mexico."

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  1. not a bad idea really by v1 · · Score: 2, Interesting

    when you consider the cost of the equipment you'd have to have in the lab, and the lab itself really, there's a huge overhead. We've seen so many things recently where non-intuitive applications of nanotech are suggesting huge benefits, now everyone can afford a shot in the lab to play with an idea and see if it's worth investing in.

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  2. Re:Red tape waiting to happen by WindowlessView · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Since it is government funded, will there be public review of who gets access?

    I am guessing your "Real ID" will barely get you through the front gate.

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  3. Asbestos lawsuits redux? by beanless · · Score: 2, Interesting

    One thing I remember reading on /. was the potential carcinogenic effects of these substances, similar to asbestos. Where are these materials stored? Where/how are they disposed of? Surely the people creating these things make lots of proto-efforts; is there a plan for disposing/handling any of this?