Publications (485 entries found)
30 October 2009
European Group on EthicsEthical aspects of synthetic biology
Proceedings of the roundtable debate, Brussels 19 May 2009
The European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies (EGE) is preparing an opinion on the ethics of synthetic biology, to be submitted to the Commission by October 2009. As part of [..]
29 October 2009
National Bioethics Committee ItalyNanosciences and Nanotechnologies
Approved in the plenary meeting of the 9th of June 2006
Summary: Presentation – 1. Introduction – 2. Nanotechnologies and health: the «nanobiotechnologies” – 3. Nanobiotechnologies’ critical profiles – 4. Adequacy of existing [..]
22 October 2009
Dr. Antje Grobe; Christian Schneider; Viola Schetula; Mersad Rekic; Sandra NawrathNanotechnologien: Was Verbraucher Wissen Wollen
Verbraucherstudie zu nanotechnologien im Auftrag des Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverbandes e.V.
The German Consumer organisation Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverbandes has published an investigation of consumer needs of information on nanotechnology, based on in-depth interviews with [..]
21 October 2009
ANEC; BEUCNanotechnology: Small is beautiful, but is it safe?
BEUC, the European Consumers’ Organisation, www.beuc.eu andANEC, The European Consumer Voice in Standardisation, www.anec.eu have issued a statement on nanotechnology policy in June 2009. [..]
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07 October 2009
MINCYT, ArgentinaBET Nanotechnology
Boletin Estadistico Tecnologico – Nanotecnologia No 3, April-June 2009
The Secretariat for Planning and Policy of the Argentinean Ministry for Science, Technology and Productive Innovation has prepared a statistical overview of nanotechnology in the country. [..]
21 September 2009
Ineke Malsch, ObservatoryNanoBring ethical thinking back into science and technology development
Current debates on Nanobioethics, Interview with Dr Klaus-Michael Weltring
Under the header of Nanobioethics, ObservatoryNano aims to highlight technological and economic trends in nanotechnology for health, medical, biotechnological and agrifood applications [..]
14 September 2009
M. van Zijverden; A.J.A.M. Sips (eds)Nanotechnology in Perspective
Risks to Man and the Environment
The Risks of Nanotechnology Knowledge and Information Centre (KIR nano), a Dutch governmentsupported observation organisation based at RIVM, has provided an overview of the potential [..]
03 September 2009
Fritz Allhoff; Patrick Lin; James Moor; John WeckertEthics of Human Enhancement
25 Questions and Answers
This report is intended as an introduction into the debate on ethical aspects of human enhancement for the general public. The definition of human enhancement is broader than is commonly [..]
18 August 2009
Helmut Dosch; Marcel Van de VoordeGennesys white paper
A new European partnership between nanomaterials science & nanotechnology and synchrotron radiation and neutron facilities
The Gennesys white paper outlines a European coordinated strategy for networking researchers in nanomaterials and nanotechnology and investing in synchrotron radiation and neutron research [..]
17 August 2009
NanoCap projectWorking and Living with Nanotechnologies; Trade Union and NGO positions
Proceedings Conference NanoCap / STOA-EP
The capacity building project NanoCap (2006-2009) organised a structured discussion between European Trade Unions, NGO’s and academic experts on environmental and occupational health [..]
23 July 2009
Antonio Correia et alNanoscience and Nanotechnology in Spain 2008
Nanociencia y nanotecnologia en Espana 2008, in Spanish
This document prepared by a group of experts in the Nanospain network at the request of the Ministry of Education and Sciences of Spain gives an overview of nanotechnology activities in [..]
23 July 2009
Christopher Palmberg; Helene Dernis; Claire MiguetNanotechnology: An overview based on indicators and statistics
OECD STI working paper 2009/7
Nanotechnology is commonly considered to offer considerable promise extending from business opportunities throughout various industries to broader socio-economic benefits, especially in [..]
17 July 2009
Ineke Malsch, ObservatoryNanoBe prepared for life with enhanced humans
Current debates on Nanobioethics, Interview with Dr Daniela Cerqui
Under the header of Nanobioethics, ObservatoryNano aims to highlight technological and economic trends in nanotechnology for health, medical, biotechnological and agrifood applications [..]
13 July 2009
Christopher Coenen; Mirjam Schuijff; Martijntje Smits; Pim Klaassen; Leonard Hennen; Michael Rader; Gregor WolbringHuman Enhancement
IP/A/STOA/FWC/2005-28/SC35, 41 & 45
The study attempts to bridge the gap between visions on human enhancement (HE) and the relevant technoscientific developments. It outlines possible strategies of how to deal with HE in a [..]
29 June 2009
European CommissionNanomaterials in REACH
Follow-up to the 6th meeting of the Reach competent authorities... 16 December 2008
This document reflects the current state of ongoing discussions within the REACH Competent Authorities (REACH CA) and its subgroup on nanomaterials on how REACH applies to nanomaterials. [..]
