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Towards artificial photosynthesis for solar hydrogen generation
Algal protein gives boost to electrochemical water splitting.
December 19, 2011 Read more
Researchers 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.
December 19, 2011 Read more
A 50-year quest to isolate the thermoelectric effect is now over: Magnon drag unveiled
Researchers used a unique device geometry to discriminate the magnon drag from other thermoelectric effects.
December 19, 2011 Read more
New insights into nanoparticles and dividing cells
What happens when living cells take up nanoparticles, those tiny entities that could offer new ways of delivering drugs into the body? A new study has tracked the progress of nanoparticles as cells divide, and their findings.
December 18, 2011 Read more
Thailand to host NanoThailand 2012
More than 30 international experts on nanotechnology and policy makers, will converge in the province of Khon Kaen,Thailand from April 9-11, 2012 for the NanoThailand 2012 "Nanotechnology for the benefit of mankind".
December 18, 2011 Read more
Researchers demonstrate new DNA detection technique
A team of researchers from the University of Notre Dame have demonstrated a novel DNA detection method that could prove suitable for many real-world applications.
December 17, 2011 Read more
Physicists report nanotechnology feat with proteins
UCLA physicists have made nanomechanical measurements of unprecedented resolution on protein molecules.
December 17, 2011 Read more
Let's do the twist: Spiral proteins are efficient gene delivery agents
Illinois researchers developed spiral polypeptides that can deliver DNA segments to cells with high efficiency and relatively low toxicity, a step toward clinical gene therapy.
December 16, 2011 Read more
Quantum cats are hard to see
International team of researchers explain the difficulty of detecting quantum effects.
December 16, 2011 Read more
Concerns over how 'UK plc' will realise returns on investments into graphene research
As the UK government invests into supporting graphene research, the patent activity of UK universities lags behind that of their global peers according to research by CambridgeIP.
December 16, 2011 Read more
Imec launches Center for Advanced Metrology Solutions
This center draws on the extensive expertise of imec to commercially offer a high quality service for scanning spreading resistance microscopy and a range of products and solutions to enable and support electrical atomic force microscopy measurements.
December 16, 2011 Read more
Demonstrating the versatility of electrochemical sensors
A miniature ethylene sensor could help monitor and control fruit ripening, potentially reducing food wastage. And a multi-ion sweat sensor could allow continuous monitoring of dehydration for athletes, the elderly and the sick. These sensors enable considerable miniaturization in monitoring equipment, opening the door to novel smart packaging and body area network applications.
December 16, 2011 Read more
Novel method for fabricating corrugated 3D carbon nanotube microstructures
The method is based on an iterative sequence of chemical vapor deposition (CVD) growth of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and capillary self-assembly. A wide variety of robust 3D CNT microstructures can be fabricated, including microsprings and tilted microcantilevers. The proposed method promises the development of new microsystems, engineered surfaces and metamaterials.
December 16, 2011 Read more
New device creates lipid spheres that mimic cell membranes
Opening up a new door in synthetic biology, a team of researchers has developed a microfluidic device that produces a continuous supply of tiny lipid spheres that are similar in many ways to a cell's outer membrane.
December 16, 2011 Read more
SPD fordert die Einrichtung eines Nanoproduktregisters
Die SPD-Fraktion fordert die Bundesregierung in einem Antrag dazu auf, dem Thema Sicherheit im Bereich der Nanotechnologie hoechste Prioritaet beizumessen.
December 16, 2011 Read more
Radiological Technologies University plans first Master's of Science in Nanomedicine degree program
Radiological Technologies University VT, located in South Bend, Indiana is pleased to announce the approval of the first Master's of Science in Nanomedicine degree program in the country.
December 16, 2011 Read more
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