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X-ray probe finds new organic transistors do well in hot water

Materials scientists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), working with an international research team, have helped prove the stability of a novel - and rugged - thin-film membrane that could prove key to a new class of sterilizable, flexible organic electronics for medical applications.

Apr 18th, 2012

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Baby crystal discovery big step for nanoscience

How small can a chemical compound be and still retain the properties of that same compound in bulk? With computer models and laboratory experiments, researchers have determined the smallest crystal configuration, or as they call it, a "baby crystal", of lead sulfide.

Apr 18th, 2012

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Die Zelle als Operationsfeld

Wissenschaftler der Friedrich-Alexander-Universitaet Erlangen-Nuernberg und des Uniklinikums Erlangen arbeiten daran, die Prinzipien der klassischen Chirurgie auf Behandlungen innerhalb der Zellmembran zu uebertragen. Vom gewohnten Handwerkszeug der Chirurgen bleiben jedoch nur Begriffe; Nanopartikel und Laser ersetzen das Operationsbesteck.

Apr 18th, 2012

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Quantenchip in Sicht

Dem Fernziel, quantenoptische Experimente und Funktionen auf Halbleiterchips zu integrieren, sind oesterreichische und kanadische Wissenschaftler um Prof. Gregor Weihs einen entscheidenden Schritt naeher gerueckt. Sie haben im Labor erstmals eine praktikable Quelle fuer Photonenpaare in einem Halbleiter realisiert.

Apr 17th, 2012

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Atome im Quantendialog

Quantenbits lassen sich nun kontrolliert zwischen zwei Atomen uebertragen und in den Atomen reversibel speichern

Apr 17th, 2012

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2012 Hannover Messe: Innovations by KIT

At the 2012 Hannover Messe from April 23 to 27, KIT will present innovations relating to energy, mobility, IT, and other topics of relevance to the future. KIT will inform about its algae engineering platform and exhibit a photobioreactor for microalgae. In addition, new laser technologies for the production of lithium-ion batteries, an electronic drawbar for agricultural machines, and an organic computing system for tractors will be presented.

Apr 16th, 2012

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