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Five U.S. institutions institutions get $15.2m to explore the driving forces behind the evolution of cancer

Princeton University physical scientists will partner with researchers at four other institutions to explore the driving forces behind the evolution of cancer under a five-year, $15.2 million award from the National Cancer Institute.

October 26, 2009 Read more

Researchers create first hyperlens for sound waves

Ultrasound and underwater sonar devices could 'see' a big improvement thanks to development of the world's first acoustic hyperlens.

October 26, 2009 Read more

Mushrooms, water-repellants more similar than you might think

What do spore-launching mushrooms have in common with highly water-repellant surfaces? According to Duke University engineers, the answer is 'jumping' water droplets. As it turns out, the same phenomenon that occurs when it's time for certain mushrooms to eject spores also occurs when dew droplets skitter across a surface that is highly water repellant, or superhydrophobic.

October 26, 2009 Read more

Nanobiotechnology researchers unravel the physics of cancer

Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Institute for NanoBioTechnology have been awarded a $14.8 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to launch a research center aimed at unraveling the physical underpinnings that drive the growth and spread of cancer.

October 26, 2009 Read more

FP6+7 EUROPRACTICE projects lead the way in microchip design

Helped by more than EUR 7 million of Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) and Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) funding, the EUROPRACTICE IC3 and EUROPRACTICE IC4 projects have produced state-of-the-art micromechanical and microelectronic technologies that are being used in universities and industry worldwide to create microchip applications for uses ranging from space technology to medical diagnostics.

October 26, 2009 Read more

Scientists manage to trap light and sound vibrations together in nanocrystal

Optomechanical crystals could be used in information processing, as supersensitive biosensors, and more.

October 26, 2009 Read more

European HINAMOX project analyses health impact of nanoparticles

CIC biomaGUNE is researching the possible impact on health of metal oxide nanoparticles, such as those of zinc, cerium, titanium and iron.

October 26, 2009 Read more

New nanomethod paves the way for new measuring technology and hypersensitive sensors

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a new measurement technology that makes use of optical resonances in nanoparticles. The method, which opens new possibilities in the field of catalytics.

October 26, 2009 Read more

Quantenkryptografie bekomm bessere Lichtquelle

Forscher des Paul-Drude-Instituts haben eine Quelle entwickelt, mit der sie einzelne Photonen in hoher Wiederholrate und in geanau definierten zeitlichen Abstaenden versenden koennen. Sie nutzen dazu akustische Oberflaechenwellen.

October 25, 2009 Read more

Study shows how carbon nanotubes can affect lining of the lungs

A new study shows that inhaling carbon nanotubes can affect the outer lining of the lung, though the effects of long-term exposure remain unclear.

October 25, 2009 Read more

UAlbany NanoCollege hosts 300 students for NanoCareer Day

The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering of the University at Albany held its NanoCareer Day program on October 22 as part of its continuing effort to prepare students for a growing number of nanotechnology-related career opportunities in the Capital Region and New York State.

October 23, 2009 Read more

Transforming nanowires into nano-tools using cation exchange reactions

A team of engineers from the University of Pennsylvania has transformed simple nanowires into reconfigurable materials and circuits, demonstrating a novel, self-assembling method for chemically creating nanoscale structures that are not possible to grow or obtain otherwise.

October 23, 2009 Read more

Free spectral imaging and fluorescence proteins resources on the Zeiss online campus

The educational website for fluorescence microscopy www.zeiss.com/campus has been supplemented with sections on Spectral Imaging and Fluorescent Proteins and now also provides comprehensive information on these topics.

October 23, 2009 Read more

Chinesisch-deutsches Bio-Nano-Symposium in Jena

Materialforscher der Uni Jena stellt internationale Zusammenarbeit auf neue Ebene / Symposium vom 26. bis 30. Oktober 2009.

October 23, 2009 Read more

BIOTECHNICA 2009: Good mood despite crisis marks

Biotechnica 2009 was a positive experience for most of the 650 exhibitors, even when signs of the crisis can be seen.

October 23, 2009 Read more

Roberto Car, Michele Parrinello win Computer Society's Fernbach Award

The pair laid the foundation for a modern approach to the chemistry and physics of materials. Their methodology was revolutionary, increasing the speed of simulations and propelling a major force in science. Such simulations are now used in physics, materials science, chemistry, semiconductors, surface science, catalysis, biological processes, mineralogy, and the new field of nano-sized structures, including industrial applications.

October 23, 2009 Read more