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Physicists 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

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Brain-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

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Bursting 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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For platinum catalysts, smaller may be better

When it comes to metal catalysts, the platinum standard is, well, platinum! However, at about $2,000 an ounce, platinum is more expensive than gold. The high cost of the raw material presents major challenges for the future wide scale use of platinum in fuel cells. Research suggests that one possible way to meet these challenges is to think small - really small.

Jun 28th, 2010

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Nanotechnologie in der Analytik soll Industrie und Umwelt helfen

Die Firma CS-Chromatographie Service wird in den kommenden zwei Jahren gemeinsam mit dem Forschungszentrum Juelich und der Firma Chemical Consulting Dornseiffer (CCD) untersuchen, wie Nanopartikel in der Analytik eingesetzt werden koennen, um bekannte chromatographische Trennverfahren zu verbessern.

Jun 28th, 2010

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Same types of cell respond differently to stimulus

Using new technology that allows scientists to monitor how individual cells react in the complex system of cell signaling, Stanford University researchers have uncovered a much larger spectrum of differences between each cell than ever seen before.

Jun 27th, 2010

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