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Ferdinand-Braun-Institut showcases latest developments at Laser Optics Berlin

Due to their reliability, small size, high output power and high efficiency, semiconductor lasers are increasingly gaining market share in many laser applications. Laser Optics Berlin, held from March, 22th to 24th, is one of the key industrial trade shows in this growing field, and is an important networking opportunity.

March 15, 2010 Read more

Microscopic photography reveals bacteria destroying grape plant cell wall

Like a band of detectives surveying the movement of a criminal, researchers using photographic technology have caught at least one culprit in the act.

March 15, 2010 Read more

Quantum dots instrumental in breakthrough in understanding how our body repairs itself

Repair proteins appear to efficiently scan the genome for errors by jumping like fleas between DNA molecules, sliding along the strands, and perhaps pausing at suspicious spots.

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New analysis of the structure of silks explains paradox of super-strength

Could lead to even stronger synthetic materials.

March 14, 2010 Read more

New microscopy technique offers close-up, real-time view of cellular phenomena

MIT scientists record first microscopic images showing deadly effects of AMPs.

March 14, 2010 Read more

Light activated 'warhead' turns modest molecules into super protein killers

Using a novel light activation technique, Scripps Research Institute scientists have been able to turn molecules with only a modest ability to fight specific proteins into virtual protein destroyers.

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Scientists test century-old calculations important for optical properties of nanoparticles

In 1908, the German physicist Gustav Mie came up with an elegant set of equations to describe the interaction of electromagnetic waves with a spherical metal particle. The theory has been a touchstone ever since for researchers seeking to quantify how nanoscale plasmonic particles scatter radiation.

March 13, 2010 Read more

Nanoparticles provide a targeted version of photothermal therapy for cancer

A team of scientists at Washington University in St. Louis is currently working on a magic bullet for cancer, a disease whose treatments are notoriously indiscriminate and nonspecific. But their bullets are gold rather than silver. Literally.

March 12, 2010 Read more

MIT Clean Energy Prize announces semi-finalists who will compete for a $200,000 grand prize

The MIT Clean Energy Prize (MIT CEP) organizing team today announced 24 semi-finalist teams that will compete for a $200,000 grand prize provided by NSTAR and the United States Department of Energy to be awarded on May 11, 2010 for the most innovative clean energy solution.

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Energy Harvesting and Efficient Production: Industrial Microsystems are hot at Hannover Messe

The forum 'Innovations for Industry' is, with more than 60 international speeches during five days, the biggest industry forum for applied micro- and nanotechnology. Numerous companies from all over the world will present their latest technologies and applications at the MicroNanoTec/HANNOVER MESSE from April 19 - 23.

March 12, 2010 Read more

Workshop in nano/bio-photonics discusses new trends for future medical research and development

The workshop not only focused on the two major research themes, nano-photonics and bio-photonics, but also discussed the future biomedical collaborations between University of Washington (UW) and National Cheng Kung University (NCKU).

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X-rays in a new light

The SPring-8 synchrotron opens the door to study the nonlinear interaction of high-intensity x-rays with matter.

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Tin-sulfur-lithium-ion battery as alternative to conventional lithium batteries

Bruno Scrosati and Jusef Hassoun at the University of Rome have now developed a highly promising approach to a new variety of lithium-ion battery.

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NAIT offers Canada's first diploma in nanotechnology

NAIT's new Nanotechnology Systems diploma - the first such diploma in Canada is launching in September 2010.

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Nanotechnology-based drug-delivery research shows early promise

Northeastern University pharmaceutical sciences professor Mansoor Amiji is leading interdisciplinary research into nanotechnology-based methods of drug delivery that could provide breakthroughs in treating diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer's, schizophrenia and HIV/AIDS.

March 12, 2010 Read more

Researchers discover how electricity moves through cells

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have created a molecular image of a system that moves electrons between proteins in cells. The achievement is a breakthrough for biology and could provide insights to minimize energy loss in other systems, from nanoscale devices to moving electricity around the country.

March 11, 2010 Read more