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Amyloids are not just pathological agents, they are interesting nanomaterials.
May 28th, 2008
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Nanotechnology process produces plastics that are 10 times more stretchable
Researchers in China report the first successful electrospinning of a type of plastic widely used in automobiles and electronics.
May 28th, 2008
Read moreLaser light produces complex nanostructures
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, in Sweden have reported that a single laser pulse can create complex, ordered nanostructure systems.
May 28th, 2008
Read moreNames of inaugural Kavli Prize winners revealed
Seven pioneering scientists who have transformed human knowledge in the fields of nanoscience, neuroscience and astrophysics have become the first recipients of the million-dollar Kavli prizes.
May 28th, 2008
Read moreMagnetic nanoparticles: Suitable for cancer therapy?
PTB measuring procedure helps to investigate the characteristics of magnetic nanoparticles.
May 28th, 2008
Read moreCarbon nanoribbons hold out possibility of smaller, speedier computer chips
Using graphene, researchers led by chemist Hongjie Dai develop field-effect transistor that can operate at room temperature.
May 28th, 2008
Read morePitt faculty receive awards to explore next-generation technologies
National Science Foundation CAREER Awards support emerging research in harvesting neural stem cells, analyzing DNA, developing sustainable power, creating better electronics and building smarter computers.
May 27th, 2008
Read moreNew unifying theory of lasers advanced by physicists
Researchers at Yale and the Institute of Quantum Electronics at ETH Zurich have formulated a theory that, allows scientists to better understand and predict the properties of both conventional and non-conventional lasers.
May 27th, 2008
Read moreBreakthrough results in super-hard nanocrystalline iron that can take the heat
Researchers at North Carolina State University have created a substance far stronger and harder than conventional iron, and which retains these properties under extremely high temperatures - opening the door to a wide variety of potential applications, such as engine components that are exposed to high stress and high temperatures
May 27th, 2008
Read moreUAlbany NanoCollege announces world's first graduate in NanoEconomics
Dr. Erez Golan awarded Ph.D. for study in pioneering field that examines the economic and business principles of nanotechnology.
May 27th, 2008
Read moreEU and Russia strengthen scientific ties in nanotechnology, health, and new materials
Scientific ties between Russia and the European Union look set to become much tighter in the years to come, according to a joint statement of the EU-Russia Permanent Partnership Council and Research, which met for the first time on May 26. On the cards are a set of coordinated calls for co-funded projects in the area of health, and nanotechnologies and new materials.
May 27th, 2008
Read moreHow buckyballs hurt cells
Curious soccer ball-shaped molecules able to invade cell membranes, according to new study of carbon-60 toxicity.
May 27th, 2008
Read moreBewegung im Nanokosmos
Forschern von der Universitaet Hamburg mit Hilfe eines Rasterkraftmikroskops die Bewegung von Molekuelen, die in anderen groesseren Molekuelen eingesperrt sind, zu messen und zu kontrollieren.
May 27th, 2008
Read moreChemists create cancer-detecting nanoparticles
Brown University chemist Shouheng Sun and a team of researchers have created the smallest magnetic nanoparticles to date that can be employed on such seek-and-find missions. With a thinner coating, the particles also emit a stronger signal for the MRI to detect.
May 27th, 2008
Read moreChinese nanotechnology researchers encouraged to set up new application systems
The president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences called on nanotechnology researchers to step up their efforts in promoting the application of nanoscience and nanotechnology in energy sources and public health as well as information technology.
May 27th, 2008
Read moreScientists create new nanotube structures
Dr. Ernesto Joselevich, together with Ph.D. student Ariel Ismach and former M.Sc. student Noam Geblinger of the Weizmann Institute?s Materials and Interfaces Department, are developing techniques to coax carbon nanotubes to self-assemble into ordered structures - essentially making the nanotubes do the hard work for them.
May 27th, 2008
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