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Researchers exploit biology to make advances in soft matter physics

Brandeis University announced today a $1 million, three-year award from the W.M. Keck Foundation to help support experimental research into a new category of materials known as active matter. The project seeks to elucidate the behavior of active matter at length scales ranging from the microscopic to the macroscopic.

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'Nano Information Pyramid' addresses the 'no data, no market' problem of nanotechnologies

Following vivid discussions during the NanoRegulation Conference, the Innovation Society (St.Gallen) proposes the model of a "Nano Information Pyramid" in order to debate the challenges and responsibilities of data and information exchange along the value chain. The model can help to address and analyse the critical parts in the value chain.

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Report on the 5th NanoRegulation Conference available for download

The 5th Int. NanoRegulation Conference took place from 25th to 26th of November in Rapperswil, Switzerland, and tackled the issue of 'No Data, no Market?' - Challenges to Nano-Information and Nano-Communication along the Value Chain. During the two-days Conference, a number of leading nanotechnology stakeholders presented their views and expectations regarding information and data exchange along the value chain, and discussed possible approaches to the problem in workshops. The Conference report which has been released now outlines the positions from the participating stakeholders from industry, authorities and various NGOs and international organisations.

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New microscope can see individual molecules

A University of Massachusetts Amherst physicist is building a new microscope that achieves super resolution, allowing scientists to see molecules 100 times smaller than are visible using traditional light microscopy.

January 6, 2010 Read more

Quantum physicists simulate Dirac equation, one of the cornerstones in physics

Researchers of the Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information (IQOQI) in Innsbruck, Austria, used a calcium ion to simulate a relativistic quantum particle, demonstrating a phenomenon that has not been directly observable so far: the Zitterbewegung.

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Bringing the power of grid computing to bear on scientific problems

A European consortium has brought the power of grid computing to bear on problems ranging from the genetic origins of heart disease to the management of fish stocks and the reconstruction of ancient musical instruments.

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Nitric oxide-releasing wrap for donor organs and cloth for therapeutic socks

Scientists are reporting development of a first-of-its-kind cloth that releases nitric oxide gas - an advance toward making therapeutic socks for people with diabetes and a wrap to help preserve organs harvested for transplantation.

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Nanotechnology dragster races toward the future of molecular machines

Scientists in Texas are reporting the development of a 'nanodragster' that may speed the course toward development of a new generation of futuristic molecular machines. The vehicle resembles a hot-rod in shape and can outperform previous nano-sized vehicles.

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Think tank encourages inter-Korean cooperation in chemistry, bio- and nanotechnology

A report suggesting possible inter-Korean cooperation in the chemistry, biotech, and nano-science fields was released Wednesday by a state-run think tank, claiming the gap in the depth of technology between the two countries in such areas is relatively minimal.

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Molecules in real-time - how hydrogen bonds determine structure and function

The European Research Council has awarded Prof. Thomas Elsaesser an 'Advanced Grant' of 2.49 Million Euros. The project aims at elucidating extremely fast processes which determine the properties of hydrogen bonds in molecular systems.

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

A professor for theoretical physics at the Technical University of Berlin is engaged with one of nature's domains, which other people might dread: Gut bacteria and salmonella. He analyzes the movement of those microscopically small organisms in aqueous environments. Following their example, tiny machines with the aptitude to work inside the humanbody could be built.

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Cancer biology: Breaking the cycle

MicroRNA molecules represent an important regulatory roadblock preventing cancer cell proliferation.

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Nanoelectronics: It takes two

High-performance transistors based on silicon-germanium nanowires can be made using an approach compatible with existing mass-production techniques.

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Tiny silver nanoparticles boost the efficiency of thin-film solar cells

Researchers from the Institute of High Performance Computing of A*STAR, Singapore, in collaboration with co-workers from CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering, Australia, have now revealed how metallic nanostructures can enhance light absorption - even in very thin silicon films - and thus increase the performance of thin-film solar cells.

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$1.6 million funding for research on advanced implantable neuroprosthetics

Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) are laying the groundwork for a new generation of advanced prosthetic limbs that will be fully integrated with the body and nervous system.

January 5, 2010 Read more

Nanoparticle-laden 'ferropaper' might be used to make tiny motors

Researchers at Purdue University have created a magnetic 'ferropaper' that might be used to make low-cost micromotors for surgical instruments, tiny tweezers to study cells and miniature speakers.

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