Electrons are late starters
Contrary to previous assumptions, electrons are catapulted out of an atom during photoemission with a delay.
Jun 30th, 2010
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Upcoming ANSI nanotechnology webinar discusses labeling of nanomanufactured products
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the ANSI-accredited US Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to ISO/TC 229, Nanotechnologies invites all U.S. interested stakeholders to provide input on a proposed draft Technical Specification (TS) that addresses the labeling of manufactured nano-objects and products containing manufactured nano-objects at an upcoming webinar, scheduled for Friday, July 9, 2010.
Jun 30th, 2010
Read moreDiamonds and the holy grail of quantum computing
Researchers are exploring the capabilities of diamond nitrogen vacancy materials. In this material, a molecule at the heart of an artificially created diamond film consists of a nitrogen atom (present as in impurity amid all those carbon atoms) and a nearby vacancy, a place in the crystal containing no atom at all. These diamond structures offer the possibility of carrying out data storage and quantum computing at room temperature.
Jun 30th, 2010
Read moreFast-tracking the manufacture of glasses
New research details the production of highly stable glass films of indomethacin by physical vapor deposition. Researchers used alternating current nanocalorimetry to evaluate the heat capacity of the thin glass films.
Jun 30th, 2010
Read moreBarrier to faster integrated circuits may be mere speed bump
According to Maxime Darnon, a researcher at the French National Center for Scientific Research, in order to continue increasing the speed of integrated circuits, interconnect insulators will require an upgrade to porous, low-dielectric constant materials.
Jun 30th, 2010
Read moreReplicating a sticky situation in nature
Inspired by the ease with which gecko lizards can move on almost any surface, researchers at Northeastern University, the Korea Institute of Science and Technology and Seoul National University hope to reproduce properties found in the gecko's footpad for applications ranging from adhesives to robotic movement and navigation.
Jun 30th, 2010
Read moreMolecules typically found in blue jean and ink dyes may lead to more efficient solar cells
Making better solar cells: Cornell University researchers have discovered a simple process - employing molecules typically used in blue jean and ink dyes - for building an organic framework that could lead to economical, flexible and versatile solar cells.
Jun 29th, 2010
Read moreQuantum experiments in microgravity
Scientists of the QUANTUS-Project probe principles of General Relativity on quantum systems.
Jun 29th, 2010
Read morePhysicists succeeded in measuring the shortest time ever to be recorded in nature
Photoemission has been explained as a process in which an electron is instantly ejected from an atom after the atom absorbs energy from a photon. Now, EU-funded physicists have shown that this does not happen immediately. In proving that there is a delay after the photon impacts the electron, the team has succeeded in measuring the shortest time ever to be recorded in nature.
Jun 29th, 2010
Read moreInternational Workshop for Scanning Probe Microscopy for Energy Applications - call for abstracts
Abstracts for contributed talks and posters are now being accepted for the International Workshop for Scanning Probe Microscopy for Energy Applications in September.
Jun 29th, 2010
Read moreWorkshop Nanotechnologieanwendungen im Bereich Energie und Energieeffizienz
Im Rahmen der Nanofair findet am 8. Juli 2010 ein Unternehmer- und Fachworkshop zum Thema 'Nanotechnologieanwendungen im Bereich Energie und Energieeffizienz' statt.
Jun 29th, 2010
Read more2010 EUVL workshop reveals progress in scanners, sources and mask defects
Extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUVL) is the semiconductor industry's best bet for extending Moore's Law and its inherent advantages make it an increasingly preferable choice for next-generation patterning, ranking technologists agreed at the 2010 International Workshop on EUV Lithography.
Jun 29th, 2010
Read moreResearch team exploring nanoparticle-induced hyperthermia to battle cancer
Forget surgery. One team of Kansas State University researchers is exploring nanoparticle-induced hyperthermia in the battle against cancer.
Jun 29th, 2010
Read moreBrain-to-computer chip revolutionizes neurological therapy
A Tel Aviv University team, part of a European consortium, is delving deep into human behavior, neurophysiology and engineering to create a chip that can help doctors wire computer applications and sensors to the brain. The chip will provide deep brain stimulation precisely where and when it's needed.
Jun 28th, 2010
Read moreUsing nanotechnology to improve a cancer treatment
Drug delivery system hits tumors but spares kidneys.
Jun 28th, 2010
Read moreBursting bubbles with sound offers new treatments for cancer
A new way to deliver cancer drugs using gas bubbles and sound waves is to be developed at the University of Leeds. The project will enable highly toxic drugs to be delivered in small doses directly to tumours, where their toxicity can safely be put to good use. If successful, the technique could easily be adapted for other diseases.
Jun 28th, 2010
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