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Making mini-makers

A co-op partnership of Drexel U with Korea's National Research Foundation will give the students a chance to apply their talents in the nanofabrication center frequented by companies like Samsung and Hyundai, using the latest nanomaterials developed by Drexel's materials scientists.

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A fast cell sorter shrinks to cell phone size

Researchers describe an acoustic cell sorter capable of the kind of high sorting throughput necessary to compete with commercial fluorescence activated cell sorters.

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Laser ablation boosts terahertz emission

Researchers report on the first terahertz (THz) emitter based on femtosecond-laser-ablated gallium arsenide (GaAs), demonstrating a 65% enhancement in THz emission at high optical power compared to the nonablated device. Counter-intuitively, the ablated device shows significantly lower photocurrent and carrier mobility.

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Hierarchies in matter

The newest discovery in emergent matter science. Skyrmions, which generate new phenomena that defy conventional wisdom, are an emergent phenomenon of electron spins.

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Identification of atomic species at the surface of anatase titanium dioxide by SPM

The study contributes to formulating novel approaches for the development of photocatalysts and solar energy conversion materials.

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Cornell nanotechnology facility receives $8 million NSF grant

The National Science Foundation has selected the Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility (CNF) to be part of the newly established National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI). Cornell will receive $8 million from the federal agency over five years.

September 16, 2015 Read more

Nanotechnology expertise earns Virginia Tech a spot in National Science Foundation network

The award, which carries $2.5 million in funding for five years and is renewable for a second five-year period, will establish the Virginia Tech National Center for Earth and Environmental Nanotechnology Infrastructure.

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UW labs win $4.5 million NSF nanotechnology infrastructure grant

The University of Washington and Oregon State University have won a $4.5 million, five-year grant from the National Science Foundation to advance nanoscale science, engineering and technology research in the Pacific Northwest and support a new network of user sites across the country.

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Targeted drug delivery with these nanoparticles can make medicines more effective

Nanoparticles wrapped inside human platelet membranes serve as new vehicles for targeted drug delivery.

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Quantum science as a photorealistic online game (w/video)

For the first time, two research laboratories were created as complete, photorealistic computer simulations allowing university and high-school students as well as the general public to virtually access unique instruments.

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Shoving protons around

Review highlights molecular-level work involved in creating a design guide for catalysts for use of sustainable energy.

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$81 million to support new National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure in the U.S.

16 sites to give academic, small business and industry researchers access to nanotechnology research.

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NSF-funded network set to help businesses, educators pursue nanotechnology innovation

The partnership, called the Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network (RTNN), is led by NC State and is supported by a five-year, $5.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation.

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New nanocatalyst yields more accurate PSA test

Scientists have developed a new catalyst that could make lab tests like the PSA much more sensitive. And it may even speed up reactions that neutralize toxic industrial chemicals before they enter lakes and streams.

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Doubt cast on recent study claiming to have unraveled the last mystery of electromagnetism

A group of scientists called into question the results of a study where British scientists claimed that they managed to find the missing link in the electromagnetic theory.

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Silica nanoparticles could be used to repair damaged teeth

Researchers have shown how the development of coated silica nanoparticles could be used in restorative treatment of sensitive teeth and preventing the onset of tooth decay.

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