Nanotechnology breakthrough uncovers conductive property of carbon-based molecules
Newfound ability of organic molecules to conduct electricity opens door to smaller, cheaper, and more powerful technologies.
Apr 17th, 2008
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TechHorizons 2008 to present new engineering solutions
Leading edge innovations in sustainable technologies for the environment, alternative energy, solar energy and advanced materials will be featured at UCR?s Bourns College of Engineering's major annual technology transfer conference Tuesday and Wednesday, May 13 and 14.
Apr 17th, 2008
Read moreTiny magnets offer breakthrough in gene therapy for cancer
A revolutionary cancer treatment using microscopic magnets to enable 'armed' human cells to target tumours has been developed by researchers funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.
Apr 17th, 2008
Read moreKorean scientists make 0.1-nanometer-level reflectometer device
Korean scientists said they have developed a 0.1-nanometer-level reflectometer that can help carry out detailed analysis of viruses, cell membranes and industrial materials.
Apr 17th, 2008
Read moreResearchers look to make environmentally friendly plastics
Every year, more than 30 billion water bottles are added to America's landfills, creating a mountainous environmental problem. But if research at Missouri University of Science and Technology is successful, the plastic bottles of the future could literally disappear within four months of being discarded.
Apr 16th, 2008
Read moreResearchers discover chromium's hidden magnetic talents
Two Dartmouth researchers have determined that the element chromium displays electrical properties of magnets in surprising ways. This finding can be used in the emerging field of spintronics, which might someday contribute to new and more energy-efficient ways of processing and storing data.
Apr 16th, 2008
Read moreInternational Council on Nanotechnology launches global research needs assessment
Broad stakeholder groups work to predict and manage the impacts of nanomaterials.
Apr 16th, 2008
Read moreNanotechnology paves way for super iPods
A breakthrough by scientists from the University of Glasgow could see the storage capacity of an iPod increase 150,000 times.
Apr 16th, 2008
Read moreScientists develop techniques for creating molecular movies
They may never win an Oscar, but scientists at Argonne National Laboratory have developed techniques for creating accurate movies of biological and chemical molecules, a feat only theorized up until now.
Apr 16th, 2008
Read moreSilicon nanotubes for hydrogen storage in fuel cell vehicles
After powering the micro-electronics revolution, silicon could carve out an important new role in speeding the debut of ultra-clean fuel cell vehicles powered by hydrogen, researchers in China suggest.
Apr 16th, 2008
Read moreNanoBusiness Alliance testifies before House Science Committee in support of National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments Act of 2008
The NanoBusiness Alliance today announced that its Executive Director, Sean Murdock, testified before the House Science Committee earlier today in support of the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Amendments Act of 2008.
Apr 16th, 2008
Read moreCasting for molecules
Scientists in Germany sort particles according to their structure.
Apr 16th, 2008
Read moreNew Nanotechnology method of measuring insulin promises improvements in diabetes treatment
A new method that uses nanotechnology to rapidly measure minute amounts of insulin is a major step toward developing the ability to assess the health of the body?s insulin-producing cells in real time.
Apr 16th, 2008
Read moreLimited transparency in federal nanotechnology research may hamper development
Congressional testimony highlights shortfalls in current US government strategy.
Apr 16th, 2008
Read moreFast AFM probes measure multiple properties of biomolecules or materials simultaneously
New research demonstrates that novel probe technology based on flexible membranes can replace conventional atomic force microscopy (AFM) cantilevers for applications such as fast topographic imaging, quantitative material characterization and single molecule mechanics measurements.
Apr 16th, 2008
Read moreNanobiotechnology chip uses saliva to help diagnose heart attack
Early diagnosis of a heart attack may now be possible using only a few drops of saliva and a new nano-bio-chip, a multi-institutional team led by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin reported.
Apr 16th, 2008
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