Airplanes soon will detect own structural damage
Aircraft of the future will be able to sense even minute structural fuselage damage, according to a team of German scientists.
Nov 2nd, 2009
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Hybrid micro- and nanocomposite materials for root canal treatment
A dentist carrying out root canal treatment will need to use a variety of compounds. These do not always bond together properly and sometimes expensive follow-up treatment has to be performed. But a new class of material meets the requirements and solves the problem.
Nov 2nd, 2009
Read moreFlipping a photonic shock wave
Experimental verification of reversed Cerenkov radiation in left-handed metamaterial.
Nov 2nd, 2009
Read moreInternational conference on functional nanomaterials at the BTU in Germany
Scientist will discuss the latest results on the field of nanomaterials, which play an important role in opto-electronics, photonics and photovoltaics.
Nov 2nd, 2009
Read moreRice scientists argue nanotubes can be treated like polymers
A review in the journal Polymer makes the argument that single-walled carbon nanotubes are polymers and should be treated as such.
Nov 2nd, 2009
Read moreNanotechnology concrete is the winner of the 2009 MIT Elevator Pitch Contest
A panel of venture capitalists and industry specialists named Nanoengineered Concrete, an entry in the Energy category, the winner of the 2009 MIT Elevator Pitch Contest. This three-year-old contest, which is open to MIT students from across its five schools, neighboring colleges, and Boston-area entrepreneurs, allows competing teams 60 seconds to deliver a persuasive elevator pitch to the panel of judges.
Nov 2nd, 2009
Read moreMit Nanokapseln die Photosynthese der Pflanzen nachahmen
Die Photosynthese der Pflanzen nachahmen? Wenn das gelaenge, haette die Menschheit einige Sorgen weniger. Chemiker von der Uni Wuerzburg haben auf dem Weg zur kuenstlichen Photosynthese jetzt Fortschritte erzielt.
Nov 2nd, 2009
Read moreNano Initiative showcases Austrian nanotechnology
Research into the most minuscule of things can have an enormous impact, as will become evident at 'NANO: Science. Industry. Impact. 09'. The event is set to take place at Tech Gate Vienna Monday, November 9, 2009, providing a framework for the Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology (BMVIT) to present the past successes of the NANO Initiative - a program to promote research and development in nanotechnology in Austria.
Nov 2nd, 2009
Read moreGerman-Singapore research symposium on catalysis
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)'s Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences (ICES), German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Unifying Concepts in Catalysis (UniCat) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) are pleased to present a first of its kind joint symposium dedicated to the advancement of catalysis on 2 November 2009 at Biopolis, Singapore
Nov 2nd, 2009
Read moreNovel method for manufacturing nanowires
Danish nanophysicists have developed a new method for manufacturing the cornerstone of nanotechnology research - nanowires. The discovery has great potential for the development of nanoelectronics and highly efficient solar cells.
Nov 2nd, 2009
Read moreIndian forensic scientists explore the use of nanotechnology for solving complex crimes
Forensic science is exploring new horizons with Gandhinagar-based Directorate of Forensic Science by starting a new research on application and use of nanotechnology for solving complex crimes.
Nov 2nd, 2009
Read moreEU study calls for greater public involvement in nanotechnology decision-making
While efforts to involve the public in decision making on new technologies such as nanotechnology are impressive, they need to be substantially rethought, argues a new report from the EU-funded DEEPEN project.
Nov 2nd, 2009
Read moreNovel nanotechnology approach to make 'hidden' solar cells
Converting sunlight to electricity might no longer mean large panels of photovoltaic cells atop flat surfaces like roofs. Using zinc oxide nanostructures grown on optical fibers and coated with dye-sensitized solar cell materials, researchers have developed a new type of three-dimensional photovoltaic system. The approach could allow PV systems to be hidden from view and located away from traditional locations such as rooftops.
Nov 1st, 2009
Read moreA gold nanocage covered with a polymer as a smart drug delivery system
A tiny cage of gold covered with a smart polymer, it responds to light, opening to empty its contents, and resealing when the light is turned off.
Nov 1st, 2009
Read moreScientists witness nature's complexity unfold in self-assembling quasicrystals
Scientists have created quasicrystals out of self-assembling nanoparticles for the first time.
Oct 31st, 2009
Read moreMajor Nanotechnology, Energy, and Biomedical Conference: AVS 56th International Symposium + Exhibition
Next month in San Jose, CA, the AVS 56th International Symposium and Exhibition will showcase a spectrum of science and engineering research that is leading to breakthroughs in nanotechnology, alternative energy, materials research, and medicine - from fuel cells and batteries of the future to programmable materials and innovative approaches to drug design.
Oct 30th, 2009
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