- Henry Radamson, 63, died suddenly in Shanghai from an illness on August 12, leaving a "profound void" in his scientific community. - Swedish chip expert worked at Guangdong’s Institute of Integrated Circuit and System, awarded China’s Friendship Award in 2023. - Specialized in nanotechnology for medical diagnostics and short-wave infrared chip development. - European Materials Research Society mourned his sudden loss, highlighting his significant scientific contributions.

- India's 14th Bengaluru INDIA NANO conference focused on nanotechnology-AI convergence, aiming to drive commercialization and innovation in advanced materials, semiconductors, and deep-tech. - Organized by Karnataka's government and scientific bodies, the event featured global collaboration with Germany, France, and the Netherlands, emphasizing research-to-market partnerships. - Three sector tracks (Semiconductors, Agriculture/Health, Energy/Environment) and a Global Innovation Alliance highlighted interdisciplinary advancements and tech transfer opportunities. - The conference attracted over 4,000 attendees, 80+ speakers, and startups, signaling Karnataka's push to lead in nanotech and AI-driven sustainable solutions.

- India's 7.34 crore MSMEs contribute 33% GDP, 26 crore jobs, and half exports, but nano enterprises (turnover <₹1 crore) remain underserved and informal. - Nano enterprises are split into OAEs (family-run) and HWEs (hired workers), with HWEs showing higher growth potential but limited formal credit access. - Lenders struggle to assess nano viability due to lack of data; Sharma highlights three groups needing tailored credit solutions, prioritizing those with repayment capacity. - Proposed fixes: regulatory nano definition, cash-flow-based loans, selective formalization (e.g., Udyam registration), and blended finance to scale credit access.

- Free webinar on March 19, 2026, featuring Prof. Dionne’s nanophotonic tools bridging biosphere-technosphere data gaps. - VINPix: Si-photonic resonators with high-Q factors, subwavelength mode volumes, and 10M/cm² density for multiomic detection. - Enables molecular communication and biochemical sensing for health/sustainability via AI and acoustic bioprinting integration. - COMSOL will follow up with registrants; privacy policy and contact info available at provided links.

- Google launched **Nano Banana 2**, a faster, more powerful AI image generator combining text rendering, web search, and photo editing, now default in Gemini. - Available via Gemini, Search, AI Studio, and Cloud, it pulls real-time data for infographics, though accuracy issues (e.g., weather date errors) persist. - User tests showed mixed results: realistic ski scenes and photorealistic edits, but comically aged images and AI-generated "cringe" memes. - Tool enables easy creation of fictional images, raising concerns about unverified content and the need to scrutinize AI-generated media.