The German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI), in cooperation with the Consortium of the Ruhr Universities (ConRuhr) and the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, will host a discussion on nanotechnology and its applications in the fields of energy, electronics, medicine, and science.
Apr 8th, 2011
Read moreHow to put more bang in your biofuels? Nanoparticles! A new study shows that the addition of alumina nanoparticles can improve the performance and combustion of biodiesel, while producing fewer emissions.
Apr 8th, 2011
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Vom 7. bis 9. April 2011 findet im Bernhard-Nocht-Institut fuer Tropenmedizin in Hamburg erstmals ein Symposium des Sonderforschungsbereiches 841 "Leberentzuendung: Infektion, Immunregulation und Konsequenzen" (SFB 841) statt.
Apr 8th, 2011
Read moreIBM's announcement of the first biodegradable nanoparticles that can seek out and destroy drug-resistant bacteria caps off a century of healthcare and life sciences innovation from IBM. To celebrate IBM's Centennial, the company is unveiling an "icon of progress" representing IBM's contributions to fighting infectious diseases and contributions to world health.
Apr 7th, 2011
Read moreProof of the quantum wave nature of large organic molecules has been reported by an international team of physicists. The findings may be a step towards reducing quantum interference on a bigger scale than previously achieved.
Apr 7th, 2011
Read moreTo encourage and inspire more young women to pursue careers in science, Argonne will host its 24th annual Science Careers in Search of Women Conference on April 14, 2011, welcoming approximately 350 high school students from across the Chicago area to experience science and engineering first hand.
Apr 7th, 2011
Read moreDr. Simon Elliott from the Tyndall National Institute in Ireland is coordinating the EU research project REALISE and working on the next generation of USB flash memories. Rare earth oxides have been introduced to improve their storage capacity.
Apr 7th, 2011
Read moreOn 7 April 2011, Empa's new laser centre, which houses the only UV laser facility of its kind in the world, was opened in Thun. The facility will help researchers to develop new kinds of surfaces. Commercial partners will be able to use it to structure large films with micro to nanometre precision.
Apr 7th, 2011
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It's found only in the tails of sperm. It takes seven genes to build it. It gets activated as the sperm gets closer to the egg, giving it that extra whip and thrust to make it across the finish line. David Clapham, its discoverer, named it CatSper. Blocking it could literally make sperm impotent. This could be the basis of a new contraceptive gel or a pill that could be used by men or women.
Apr 7th, 2011
Read moreA Stanford research team uses glowing nanopillars to give biologists, neurologists and other researchers a deeper, more precise look into living cells.
Apr 7th, 2011
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Graphen gilt wegen seiner physikalischen und chemischen Eigenschaften als eines der vielversprechendsten neuen Materialien. Wissenschaftler haben jetzt ein Verfahren entwickelt, das es erlaubt, Bauelemente aus Graphen mithilfe einer integrierten Elektrode gezielt anzusteuern - eine wichtige Voraussetzung fuer industrielle Anwendungen.
Apr 7th, 2011
Read moreThis online workshop on 'Nanomaterials for Biological Applications' will enable participants to meet and find out about each other's expertise and research interests in this field.
Apr 7th, 2011
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In an interesting feat of nanoscale engineering, researchers at Lund University in Sweden and the University of New South Wales have made the first nanowire transistor featuring a concentric metal 'wrap-gate' that sits horizontally on a silicon substrate.
Apr 7th, 2011
Read moreThe arrays of fine adhesive hairs or 'setae' on the foot pads of many insects, lizards and spiders give them the ability to climb almost any natural surface. Research by James Bullock and Walter Federle from the University of Cambridge in England found that the different forces required to peel away these adhesive hairs from surfaces are what allows beetles to adhere to diverse surfaces, thereby reducing the risk of detachment.
Apr 7th, 2011
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When it comes to packaged fish or meat, it is nearly impossible to distinguish between fresh goods and their inedible counterparts. Researchers have now developed a sensor film that can be integrated into the package itself, where it takes over the role of quality control. And if the food has spoiled, it changes color to announce the fact.
Apr 7th, 2011
Read moreElsevier, a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, today announced the launch of the "Apps for Science" challenge, an international competition challenging software developers to create customized applications that enhance information search and discovery for researchers.
Apr 7th, 2011
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