Lots of nanotubes

Scientists discover new method for creating carbon nanotubes

To my mind
having a method for easily producing nanotubes in bulk
is one of the best ways to advance nanotech in general

Nanotechnology to Revolutionise Medicine

Unmissable from the BBC

Prof develops cancer nanobomb

nanobomb @ nanotsunami

this looks very positive to me
if nanotechnology defeats cancer
it will be the greatest victory for
medical science since immunisation

cycling robot

BBC News | In pictures | Japan's Ceatec tech fest

Murata Manufacturing leaves delegates wanting more with its cycling robot.

Murataseisaku-kun, or Murata Boy, can also run at any speed up to about 60cm/sec without falling over.
It can stand still without falling and can also run backwards.

coconut oil revs diesel engines

Story - New Zealand Herald

One Laptop per Child

MIT Media Lab: $100 Laptop
This will be a boon to the world's children
Advance Humanity

top ten xbox games

1) Halo / Halo2
2) Jade Empire
3) SSX3
4) Fable
5) Oddworld Strangers Wrath
6) Half Life 2
7) Farcry Instincts
8) Doom 3
9) Rallysport Challenge 2
10) Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30

ipod nano

another iconic apple release

Domestic robot to debut in Japan

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Listening to Children

Children should be seen and not heard! – Traditional Kiwi folk saying
Will someone think of the children? – Mrs. Rev. Lovejoy, The Simpsons

In this essay, I will argue for the need for teachers to listen to children. Authentic skilful, two-way communication is an act of power sharing, which serves learners, teachers and society.

To make my case I will use three compelling arguments: The Argument from Rights, The Argument from Education Theory and The Argument from Ability. While I think any of these arguments is persuasive in itself, the three together comprise a solid foundation for a shift to a teaching paradigm with communication as its foundation.

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Canterbury Students Shortlisted for Nanotech Prize

from Nano Tsunami .com

Nano Cluster Devices Announces New Nano Patterning Technologies