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Researchers explore new ways to reverse the damage caused by multiple sclerosis and other neurological disorders
A National Institutes of Health grant will help University of Central Florida researchers explore new ways to potentially reverse the damage caused by multiple sclerosis and other neurological disorders.
May 10, 2010 Read more
Neue UDE-Forschergruppe: Rollbare Solarzellen
Mit der Entwicklung neuartiger Photovoltaikkonzepte befasst sich seit kurzem eine Forschungsgruppe an der Universitaet Duisburg-Essen (UDE).
May 10, 2010 Read more
A table top 3D laserprinter for glass microsystems
Dr. Yves Bellouard of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is coordinator of a new European project, Femtoprint, to be started this month. The goal is to design a convenient 3D laser printer that will print microstructures in glass.
May 10, 2010 Read more
Wissenschaftler erforschen mechanische Kristalleigenschaften auf der atomaren Skala
Mitarbeitern der Forschergruppe von Experimentalphysiker Leonhard Grill von der FU Berlin ist es in Zusammenarbeit mit theoretischen Physikern um Christian Joachim vom CEMES in Toulouse im Rahmen des europaeischen Forschungsprojektes 'Pico-Inside' erstmals gelungen, nur wenige Atomlagen duenne kristalline Kochsalz-Filme zu strukturieren.
May 10, 2010 Read more
Neutron scattering unravels the structure of aromatic 'pi-pi' interactions
Researchers from the London Centre for Nanotechnology and the ISIS Neutron Scattering Facility (STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory) have now obtained definitive structural data for two archetypical aromatic liquids: benzene and toluene.
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Researchers spin pure batches of carbon nanotubes species
In two new papers, Rice University researchers report using ultracentrifugation (UCF) to create highly purified samples of carbon nanotube species.
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London Centre for Nanotechnology scientist awarded Nicholas Kurti European Science Prize
Dr Christian Ruegg of the London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN) was awarded the 2010 Nicholas Kurti European Science Prize for his pioneering work on quantum phase transitions and novel phases in magnetic materials.
May 10, 2010 Read more
Biomimetic ultrathin structures as a multipurpose platform for nanotechnology-based products
The goal of the MultiPlat project is to develop biomimetic proton conductive membranes with nanometer thickness (nanomembranes) through convergence of the number of fields.
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Chemist stitches up speedier chemical reactions
Some people have streets named after them. Warren Piers, a chemistry professor at the University of Calgary, has a catalyst penned after him. Piers and former graduate student Edwin van der Eide reveal the inner workings of the Piers catalyst at a molecular level of detail not previously available.
May 9, 2010 Read more
New nanocatalyst improves fuel cell technology
Investigating the use of alternative materials as catalysts in fuel cells, Perla Balbuena has found a class of composite materials that show early indications of being just as effective - and even more durable - than the costly platinum catalysts typically used in fuel cells.
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Unique close-up of the dynamics of photosynthesis
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have managed, with the help of an advanced X-ray flash, to photograph the movement of atoms during photosynthesis.
May 9, 2010 Read more
What do we know about nanotechnology?
Today, nanotechnology brings us self-cleaning windows and stain-resistant pants. These products are useful, but not exactly revolutionary. It is the promise of nanotechnology that is intriguing.
May 8, 2010 Read more
Gold's use in nanomedicine to eliminate cancerous tumors
Michael Carlson, a third-year doctoral student in chemistry and biochemistry at Ohio University, is studying how small particles of gold, heated by a laser, can kill malignant cancer cells.
May 7, 2010 Read more
European Parliament votes to regulate food nanotechnology
MEPs voted to exclude foods produced by nanotechnology processes from the EU authorisation list until they have undergone a specific risk assessment regarding their possible impact on health.
May 7, 2010 Read more
European Commission grants autonomy to ENIAC nanoelectronics initiative
This is a major step forward because it marks the real beginning of a balanced and innovative public-private partnership in which industry, Member States and the Commission aim for industrial excellence and a significant impact on the economy.
May 7, 2010 Read more
Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility gets new director
Daniel C. Ralph, the Horace White Professor of Physics, has been named the L.B. Knight Director of the Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility (CNF), starting July 1.
May 7, 2010 Read more
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