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Nanotechnology: Entering the matrix

Quantum dot-polymer composites that self-assemble into nanowires could form a versatile platform for multifunctional devices.

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Dream screens from graphene (w/video)

Rice University develops indium-free transparent, flexible electrodes.

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A simple slice of energy storage (w/video)

Rice University lab uses lasers to write supercapacitors on sheets of graphite oxide.

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Lattice of magnetic vortices

Researchers find magnetic skyrmions in atomically thin metal film.

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The art of magnetic writing

The process of writing information on tiny magnetic bits one by one, as fast as possible, and with little energy consumption, represents one of the biggest hurdles in this field. of magnetic computer storage. A team of scientists have discovered a new method to write magnetic data that fulfils all of these requirements.

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Artificial nanoparticles influence the heart rate

Using a so-called Langendorff heart - an isolated rodent heart flushed with a nutrient solution in place of blood - scientists from the Helmholtz Zentrum Muenchen and the TU Muenchen were for the first time able to show that nanoparticles have a clearly measurable effect on the heart.

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Manipulating light at will

The researchers say the results of their latest proof-of-concept experiments could lead to the replacement of electrical components with those based on optical technologies. Light-based devices would enable faster and more efficient transmission of information, much in the same way that replacing wires with optical fibers revolutionized the telecommunications industry.

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All New Edition of Nanotechnology For Dummies Hits Stores

Wiley Publishing recently published an all-new edition of this introductory guide to nanotechnology.

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London Centre for Nanotechnology scientist wins major European scattering prize

Christian Ruegg, honorary professor at the London Centre for Nanotechnology and head of the Laboratory for Neutron Scattering at the Paul Scherrer Institut in Switzerland, wins the Erwin Felix Levy-Bertaut prize for his work on low-dimensional quantum spin systems and quantum phase transitions.

July 31, 2011 Read more

Michael Graetzel to lead NTU's new Centre for Nanostructured Photosystems

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) announced that it is investing close to $3 million over three years to set up a new research centre that will pioneer the development of such solar cells of the future, as well as the expertise to harness these new clean energy sources effectively and in commercially viable ways.

July 30, 2011 Read more

Switzerland updates precautionary matrix for synthetic nanomaterials

The Federal Office of Public Health FOPH and Federal Office for the Environment FOEN launched the introductory phase in December 2008. The precautionary matrix was revised on the basis of users' experience at the beginning of 2010. It now has been updated again.

July 29, 2011 Read more

Solar cells get a boost from bouncing light

A new twist on an old solar cell design sends light ricocheting through layers of microscopic spheres, increasing its electricity-generating potential by 26 percent.

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'Wonder material' graphene tapped for electronic memory devices

Hailed as the new "wonder material," graphene is being tapped by an international research team to help overcome issues associated with increasing the storage density and speed of electronic memory devices.

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Warmed-up organic memory transistor has larger memory capacity

Scientists show that non-volatile memory made from a sandwich of silver nanoparticle-laced plastic retains its on/off state over a wider voltage range when operating at toasty temperatures.

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Battery in a nanowire is as small as energy storage can possibly get

The world at large runs on lithium ion batteries. New research at Rice University shows that tiny worlds may soon do the same.

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Emulating nature for better engineering

UK researchers describe a novel approach to making porous materials, solid foams, more like their counterparts in the natural world, including bone and wood.

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