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Solving a spintronic mystery

Berkeley Lab researchers resolve controversy over gallium manganese arsenide that could boost spintronic performance.

Feb 27th, 2012

Two 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

"Squeezed" measurements demonstrated in Bose-Einstein condensate

Researchers are exploring squeezed states using atoms of Bose-Einstein condensates.

Feb 27th, 2012

Biology-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

Transparent touch sensors using carbon nanotubes and ink solutions

Hanyang University of Korea and RIKEN of Japan, along with other Asian research institutes, are launching the Asian Research Network (ARN). Recently ARN members succeeded in producing transparent touch sensors using carbon nanotubes and ink solutions that can print electronic circuits or change colour in exposure to heat or UV radiation.

Feb 27th, 2012

For the first time, scientists image the charge distribution within a single molecule

The new technique will further the understanding of nanoscale physics and could help develop future applications such as solar photoconversion, energy storage, or molecular scale computing devices.

Feb 27th, 2012

Delivering RNA with tiny sponge-like spheres

New RNA interference method holds promise for treating cancer, other diseases.

Feb 27th, 2012

Graphyne may be better than graphene

Sheets of single-layer carbon with a variety of bonding patterns may have properties similar to the wonder material graphene, according to new computer simulations.

Feb 26th, 2012

State-of-the-art Nanobiotechnology Research Centre inaugurated at Deakin University

The state-of-the-art TERI-Deakin 'Nanobiotechnology Research Centre', a new research lab facility set up to provide solutions towards a greener and more advanced use of nanotechnology for resolving challenging agricultural, biomedical and sustainability issues.

Feb 24th, 2012

Light-emitting nanocrystal diodes go ultraviolet

Biomedical device potential for robust, implantable product.

Feb 24th, 2012

New study describes liquid water diffusion at molecular level

Researchers at the universities of Granada and Barcelona have described for the first time the diffusion of liquid water through nanochannels in molecular terms; nanochannels are extremely tiny channels with a diameter of 1-100 nanometers that scientists use to study the behavior of molecules.

Feb 24th, 2012

Novel method uses magnetic carbon nanoparticles to target and destroy cancer cells

A team of University of Texas at Arlington researchers have developed a method that uses magnetic carbon nanoparticles to target and destroy cancer cells through laser therapy - a treatment they believe could be effective in cases of skin and other cancers without damaging surrounding healthy cells.