Electrons move extremely rapidly inside atoms and molecules. One way to observe these phenomena is to use isolated ultrashort pulses of light, which are successfully characterized at this time scale.
Nov 29th, 2012
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Polymer composites: luminescent zink oxide tetrapod filler makes inner damage visible.
Nov 29th, 2012
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The 50 people who participated in society's representation at the "PLAYnano" encounter held at CIC nanoGUNE the past 22 November decanted in favour of nanoscience research, the regulation of its application and dialogue between society and institutions to orientate the technologies.
Nov 29th, 2012
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Research conducted by a team that included the University of Pennsylvania's Robert Carpick and Tevis Jacobs has created a new type of nano-tip for thermal processing, which is made entirely out of diamond.
Nov 28th, 2012
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Dissolvable micro-mirrors enhance imaging, administer heat, deliver and monitor drugs.
Nov 28th, 2012
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A completely new method of manufacturing the smallest structures in electronics could make their manufacture thousands of times quicker, allowing for cheaper semiconductors.
Nov 28th, 2012
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Berkeley Lab and UC Berkeley scientists have successfully directed the self�-assembly of nanoparticles into device-ready thin films, which have potential applications in fields ranging from computer memory storage to energy harvesting and storage, from catalysis to light management, and into the emerging new field of plasmonics.
Nov 28th, 2012
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Researchers have developed a model that can predict the reactions of charged particles in any media. Their computational discovery, which takes cues from nature, could find applications in biology, medicine, and synthetic materials research.
Nov 28th, 2012
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A new study suggests that exposure to sunlight can cause engineered nanoparticles that are aggregated in liquid to break up into smaller clusters that can pass through the skin.
Nov 28th, 2012
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Using an enhanced form of 'chemical microscopy' developed at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), researchers there have shown that they can peer into the structure of blended polymers, resolving details of the molecular arrangement at sub-micrometer levels.
Nov 28th, 2012
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Scientists have created the first controllable atomic circuit that functions analogously to a superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) and allows operators to select a particular quantum state of the system at will.
Nov 28th, 2012
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A cornerstone of physics may require a rethink if findings at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are confirmed. Recent experiments suggest that the most rigorous predictions based on the fundamental theory of electromagnetism - one of the four fundamental forces in the universe, and harnessed in all electronic devices - may not accurately account for the behavior of atoms in exotic, highly charged states.
Nov 28th, 2012
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Researchers synthesize a new kind of silk fiber - and find that music can help fine-tune the material's properties.
Nov 28th, 2012
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Breakthrough could help optimize capture of sugars for biofuels.
Nov 28th, 2012
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A smile can say more than a thousand words, the saying goes. Orthodontics can help improve the appearance and position of people's teeth and jawbones, for better functioning teeth and more attractive smiles. In recent years, dental correction orthodontics have used braces made from clear plastic polymer to good effect, but now they are hoping to improve on this with help from nanotechnology.
Nov 28th, 2012
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The AENEAS and CATRENE organisations announced today the publication of a new positioning document "Innovation for the future of Europe: Nanoelectronics beyond 2020".
Nov 28th, 2012
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