Gold-Nanoantennen helfen einzelne Proteine zu beobachten
Neue Methode zur Beobachtung von Protein-Molekuelen mit Nanopartikeln aus Gold vorgestellt.
Feb 29th, 2012
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Microscopy: Diamonds are a probe's best friend
Long diamond tips could broaden the three-dimensional measuring capabilities of atomic force microscopes
Feb 29th, 2012
Read moreA robust approach for preparing polymer-coated quantum dots
Researchers described a protocol for the preparation of quantum dots coated with an amphiphilic polymer - a polymer that contains both water-attracting and -repelling components.
Feb 29th, 2012
Read moreGeorgia Research Alliance names First Eminent Scholar in Nanomedicine
Younan Xia, Ph.D., an internationally recognized leader in the field of nanotechnology, recently joined the Georgia Institute of Technology as the first Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) Eminent Scholar in Nanomedicine.
Feb 28th, 2012
Read moreNew laser can point the way to new energy harvesting
New ultrafast laser equipment, capable of generating intense pulses of light as short as a few femtoseconds from the UV to the Infrared, will help scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) measure how energy is transferred from molecule to molecule and point the way to molecular structures for exploiting solar radiation.
Feb 28th, 2012
Read moreEPSRC issues Graphene Engineering call
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is issuing a call for proposals in graphene engineering research. The aim of the call, where there will be up to GBP20 million of funding available, is to focus research on manufacturing processes and technologies linked to graphene in order to accelerate the development and generation of novel devices, applications technologies and systems.
Feb 28th, 2012
Read moreA surprising atomic-scale wiggle when photovoltaic cells are lit
A surprising atomic-scale wiggle underlies the way a special class of materials reacts to light, according to research that may lead to new devices for harvesting solar energy.
Feb 28th, 2012
Read moreNew measuring techniques can improve efficiency, safety of nanoparticles
Using high-precision microscopy and X-ray scattering techniques, University of Oregon researchers have gained eye-opening insights into the process of applying green chemistry to nanotechnology that results in high yields, improves efficiency and dramatically reduces waste and potential negative exposure to human health or the environment.
Feb 28th, 2012
Read moreResearchers demonstrate the performance of a new nanoprinting technique
Positioning nanotubes in a controlled manner to create red or green pedestrian pictograms, depending on the orientation.
Feb 28th, 2012
Read moreGruenen erkundigen sich nach Umgang mit Ergebnissen der NanoKommission
Der Umgang der Bundesregierung mit den Ergebnissen und Empfehlungen der NanoKommission stehen im Mittelpunkt einer Kleinen Anfrage der Fraktion Buendnis 90/Die Gruenen. Die Fraktion kritisiert, dass die Bundesregierung im Januar 2011 - einen Monat vor der NanoKommission - einen Aktionsplan zur Nanotechnologie vorgelegt hat, in dem die NanoKommission nur an einer einzigen Stelle erwaehnt wird.
Feb 28th, 2012
Read moreIBM Research gets close to implementation of a practical quantum computer (w/video)
Scientists at IBM Research have achieved major advances in quantum computing device performance that may accelerate the realization of a practical, full-scale quantum computer.
Feb 28th, 2012
Read moreAmazing nano rockets in five easy steps (w/video)
Jet engined nano size rockets, which contain a cargo may be a solution for several delivery jobs in the human body. And no, this is not science fiction, it is science.
Feb 28th, 2012
Read moreSolving a spintronic mystery
Berkeley Lab researchers resolve controversy over gallium manganese arsenide that could boost spintronic performance.
Feb 27th, 2012
Read moreTwo molecules communicate via single photons
Scientists realize one of the most elementary and oldest "Gedanken" experiments in modern physics, namely, excitation of a single molecule with a single photon. This paves the way for further investigations in which single photons act as carriers of quantum information to be processed by single emitters.
Feb 27th, 2012
Read more"Squeezed" measurements demonstrated in Bose-Einstein condensate
Researchers are exploring squeezed states using atoms of Bose-Einstein condensates.
Feb 27th, 2012
Read moreBiology-oriented synthesis (BIOS) - cancer drugs based on natural models
Max Planck researchers develop methods to simplify the search for effective substances and their synthesis.
Feb 27th, 2012
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