The biotechnology program at the Harvard Extension School continues to find itself at the leading edge of science education, this year offering several new courses and a new master's concentration in the hot topic area of bioengineering and nanotechnologies.
Jan 15th, 2010
Read moreThe molecule 'beryllium dimer' has mystified chemists for many years. Recent measurements have helped scientists identify 11 vibrational levels, and now a US-Czech team of researchers sheds light on a 12th level.
Jan 15th, 2010
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The new homepage of the Laboratory for Attosecond Physics at Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics and Ludwig Maximilian's University of Munich gives an insight into their research on ultrafast processes in nature.
Jan 15th, 2010
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The most important new pieces of equipment of the Center include Finland's first next-generation transmission electron microscopes.
Jan 15th, 2010
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Das Institut fuer Halbleitertechnik der Technischen Universitaet Braunschweig entwickelt in einem EU-gefoerderten Forschungsprojekt energiesparende weisse Leuchtdioden.
Jan 15th, 2010
Read moreThe Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment in The Netherlands concludes that some adjustments are needed in the European chemicals legislation REACH to assess and control the risks of nanomaterials.
Jan 15th, 2010
Read moreChemical Nanotechnology Talks (CNT) is an event for international participants, stressing chemical nanotechnology. Every year there is a focus on a particular theme. This year's focus, on January 26-27 in Frankfurt/Germany lies on 'Green Nano: Challenges of Sustainability' including themes like resources, energy and environment.
Jan 15th, 2010
Read moreAccording to the foundations of quantum mechanics, two different given paths for quantum particles may interfere. Such a so-called 'double-slit' scenario is put forward devoid of material constituents, consisting instead entirely of light.
Jan 15th, 2010
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By combining several advanced device concepts, Yukio Kawano and colleagues of the RIKEN Advanced Science Institute, Wako, have succeeded in building a highly sensitive THz detector that is capable of sensing just a handful of THz photons at a time.
Jan 15th, 2010
Read moreBuilding microscopic materials known as superlattices on the surface of gold may lead to a treasure for researchers interested in faster, smaller, and more energy efficient computing devices.
Jan 15th, 2010
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Boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) are the divas of the nanoworld. In possession of alluring properties, they are also notoriously temperamental compared to their carbon-based cousins.
Jan 14th, 2010
Read moreDramatically enhanced image contrast could revolutionize diagnostics and therapeutics.
Jan 14th, 2010
Read moreThe theme for this year's conference is 'SoC in Cloud Computing'.
Jan 14th, 2010
Read moreResearchers in Berlin analyze the movement of those microscopically small organisms in aqueous environments. Following their example, tiny machines with the aptitude to work inside the human body could be built.
Jan 14th, 2010
Read moreA project to expand production of units for applying modified coatings of a single nanometer thickness on materials and goods with the help of a plasma magnetron discharge has won approval from the Supervisory Council of RUSNANO.
Jan 14th, 2010
Read moreThe products to come from this project are membrane plating and membranous roll-fed modules that are used in the process of filtration and reverse osmosis.
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