Nanoscale growth of cone cells tracked in living human eye
Phase-sensitive imaging of the outer retina using optical coherence tomography and adaptive optics.
Dec 20th, 2011
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Boron nanoribbons reveal surprising thermal properties in bundles
Size matters... but apparently so does shape - when it comes to conducting heat in very small spaces.
Dec 20th, 2011
Read moreCNST releases inaugural version of nano@illinois research faculty handbook
The Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology (CNST) released the inaugural version of the nano@illinois Research Faculty Handbook, featuring information on more than 150 U of I nanotechnology researchers and collaborators and also highlights some of the leading micro and nanotechnology laboratories and federally-funded multidisciplinary centers.
Dec 20th, 2011
Read moreAtomic layer deposition technique significantly reduces the production costs of fuel cells
A noble metal nanoparticle catalyst for fuel cells is prepared using atomic layer deposition. This ALD method for manufacturing fuel cells requires 60 per cent less of the costly catalyst than current methods.
Dec 20th, 2011
Read moreDeutscher Zukunftspreis 2011 for electronics made of plastic
The "Deutscher Zukunftspreis 2011" was won by a team comprising existing and former Fraunhofer researchers. Professor Karl Leo, Dr. Jan Blochwitz-Nimoth and Dr. Martin Pfeiffer were honored for their pioneering achievements in the field of organic electronics.
Dec 20th, 2011
Read moreA new spin in diamonds for quantum technologies
To explore the future potential of diamonds in quantum devices, researchers from Macquarie University have collaborated with the University of Stuttgart and University of Ulm in Germany towards developing new sensors based on the common defect found in the diamond structure known as the nitrogen-vacancy center.
Dec 20th, 2011
Read moreNeed a new material? New tool can help
Exhaustive reference system and interactive toolkit could revolutionize materials research, potentially enabling new types of manufacturing.
Dec 20th, 2011
Read moreNanotec Thailand to exhibit eco-friendly nano home cleaning solutions
NANOTEC and Petroleum Authority of Thailand (PTT) joined hand to research and produce an environmental friendly surface cleaning solution for flood victims to use as home cleaning product.
Dec 20th, 2011
Read moreResearchers transfer the concept of an optical invisibility cloak to sound waves
Researchers from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have now succeeded in demonstrating for the first time an invisibility cloak for elastic waves.
Dec 20th, 2011
Read moreResearchers measure nanometer scale temperature
A novel electro-thermal nanoprobe can independently control voltage and temperature at a nanometer-scale point contact. It can also measure the temperature-dependent voltage at a nanometer-scale point contact.
Dec 20th, 2011
Read moreNanotechnology may speed up drug testing
Testing the effectiveness of new pharmaceuticals may get faster thanks to a new technique incorporating quantum dots developed at the University of Central Florida.
Dec 19th, 2011
Read moreCenter for Layered Polymeric Systems' success earns more NSF funding
CLiPS is renewed for an additional 5 years.
Dec 19th, 2011
Read moreQuantum computing has applications in magnetic imaging
Pitt physicists able to obtain higher-precision measurements with "single-electrons in-diamond" approach.
Dec 19th, 2011
Read moreOn the edge of friction
Precise insight into how two microscopic surfaces slide over one another could help in the manufacture of low-friction surfaces.
Dec 19th, 2011
Read moreTowards artificial photosynthesis for solar hydrogen generation
Algal protein gives boost to electrochemical water splitting.
Dec 19th, 2011
Read moreResearchers create living 'neon signs' composed of millions of glowing bacteria (w/video)
In an example of life imitating art, biologists and bioengineers at UC San Diego have created a living neon sign composed of millions of bacterial cells that periodically fluoresce in unison like blinking light bulbs.
Dec 19th, 2011
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