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A matterless double-slit

According to the foundations of quantum mechanics, two different given paths for quantum particles may interfere. Such a so-called 'double-slit' scenario is put forward devoid of material constituents, consisting instead entirely of light.

January 15, 2010 Read more

Combining design concepts produces a high-sensitivity detector that could enable greater exploitation of terahertz radiation

By combining several advanced device concepts, Yukio Kawano and colleagues of the RIKEN Advanced Science Institute, Wako, have succeeded in building a highly sensitive THz detector that is capable of sensing just a handful of THz photons at a time.

January 15, 2010 Read more

Nanostructures hold promise as fast, tiny switches for new RAM

Building microscopic materials known as superlattices on the surface of gold may lead to a treasure for researchers interested in faster, smaller, and more energy efficient computing devices.

January 15, 2010 Read more

Harnessing the divas of the nanoworld

Boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) are the divas of the nanoworld. In possession of alluring properties, they are also notoriously temperamental compared to their carbon-based cousins.

January 14, 2010 Read more

Game-changing nanodiamond discovery for magnetic resonance imaging

Dramatically enhanced image contrast could revolutionize diagnostics and therapeutics.

January 14, 2010 Read more

Call for sponsors and speakers for the 8th International System-on-Chip (SoC) Conference

The theme for this year's conference is 'SoC in Cloud Computing'.

January 14, 2010 Read more

Nature provides the blueprint for tiny robots capable of working inside the human body

Researchers in Berlin analyze the movement of those microscopically small organisms in aqueous environments. Following their example, tiny machines with the aptitude to work inside the human body could be built.

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All smoothed out - hydroxyl radicals remove nanoscopic irregularities on polished gold surfaces

The precious metal gold is the material of choice for many technical applications because it does not corrode - and because it also has interesting electrical, magnetic, and optical properties. In these applications, it is extremely important that the surface of the gold be completely clean and smooth. However, conventional processes not only 'polish' away the undesirable irregularities, but also attack the gold surface.

January 14, 2010 Read more

UAlbany nanotechnology college receives additional $4m funding

Grants support acquisition of specialized Atomic Force Microscope for nanobioscience research, as well as novel innovations for health care, clean energy, military, aerospace and automotive sectors.

January 13, 2010 Read more

China stakes claim as global center for scientific research

The country is on a scientific roll, to the point where it could conceivably be regarded as the emerging global center for scientific research, a new report indicates.

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Nanotechnology sensors measure cancer biomarkers in whole blood

A multi-institutional team led by Yale University researchers has used nanosensors to measure cancer biomarkers in whole blood for the first time.

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Nanoprobes hit targets in tumors, could lessen chemo side effects

A variety of nanoparticles have shown to be effective in delivering cancer drugs more directly to tumor cells, mitigating the damage to nearby healthy cells. Now, researchers from Purdue University have demonstrated that these nanoparticles are getting their drug payloads to the correct intracellular compartments.

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Combining nanotubes and antibodies for breast cancer 'search and destroy' missions

Single-walled carbon nanotubes have been highly touted for their potential as novel delivery agents for cancer detection and therapeutic agents. Now, a team of investigators from six institutions have created a multifunctional carbon nanotube that can detect and destroy an aggressive form of breast cancer.

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Nanosystems capture and destroy circulating tumor cells

Just as fly paper captures insects, a pair of nanotechnology-enabled devices are able to grab cancer cells in the blood that have broken off from a tumor. These cells, known as circulating tumor cells, or CTCs, can provide critical information for examining and diagnosing cancer metastasis, determining patient prognosis, and monitoring the effectiveness of therapies.

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Nanoparticle cocktail targets and kills tumors

A team of researchers from two of the National Cancer Institute's Centers of Cancer Nanotechnology Excellence have teamed up to develop a 'cocktail' of different nanometer-sized particles that work in concert within the bloodstream to locate, adhere to and kill cancerous tumors.

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Start-up at California NanoSystems Institute begins clinical trials for wireless body-monitoring system

MediSens Wireless, a startup company in UCLA's on-campus technology incubator at the California NanoSystems Institute, has obtained approval under federal Food and Drug Administration guidelines to begin clinical trials on its novel wireless body-monitoring system, which assesses muscle and neuromotor functions in the upper extremities.

January 13, 2010 Read more