Russia to design nanotechnology weapons – commander - ItarTass, Russia
Principally new weapons based on nanotechnology will be designed in Russia within 15 years for combating radiation, chemical and biological terrorism, the chief of the Russian Radiation, Chemical and Biological Defence Troops, Colonel-General Vladimir Fillipov, told ITAR-TASS on Tuesday.

Debate on governance initiatives for the European nanotechnology community in the public and private sectors - NanoWerk, USA
The European Commission will give information on the results of a public consultation on Responsible Research in Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies, and another initiative: The Responsible Nano Code.
The workshop will also include the experience of the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, DC, which has provided a US forum for discussion of the Responsible Nano Code; and the views of a coalition of international NGOs encapsulated in the Principles for the Oversight of Nanotechnologies.

Breaking the Barriers: The BIG Business of Nanotechnology - U.S. Chamber of Commerce , USA
There is little doubt that nanotechnology offers enormous economic and societal benefits through a wide variety of potential applications. Despite the promise of nanotechnology challenges remain. Many critics are advocating a moratorium on all nano-containing products until all environmental, health, and safety issues have been resolved.
This important event will bring together key industry leaders, lawmakers, and the media to discuss different perspectives on this revolutionary technology.
- View the agenda.
- To view the live Web cast visit the following Web site: www.uschamber.com/webcasts