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More efficient microbial fuel cells

Researchers isolated bacteria with large numbers of tiny projections called pili which were more efficient at transferring electrons to generate power in fuel cells than bacteria with a smooth surface.

September 7, 2009 Read more

Biophysical Society announces 2010 Society Fellows

The Fellows will be honored at the Awards Ceremony during the Biophysical Society's 54th Annual Meeting on Monday February 22, 2010 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco.

September 6, 2009 Read more

Biophysical Society names 2010 award recipients

The eight recipients will receive their awards at the Society's 54th Annual Meeting on Monday, February 22, 2010 at the Moscone Convention and Exhibitions Center in San Francisco.

September 6, 2009 Read more

University of Arkansas gets approval for bond issue to build $9m nanotechnology center

The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees Friday approved a $34 million bond issue for UALR that will generate $31.6 million for capital projects over the next three years, including a $9 million nanotechnology center.

September 5, 2009 Read more

Call for Nominations for 2010 Kavli Prizes in astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience

The 2010 Kavli Prize call for nominations has been opened by the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters. The Academy will receive nominations through December 15, 2009.

September 5, 2009 Read more

Plasmobot - slime mold used to create biological robot

Scientists at the University of the West of England are to design the first ever biological robot using mold.

September 5, 2009 Read more

National Nanomanufacturing Network (NNN) to exhibit at NanoBusiness Conference 2009 in Chicago

Funded by the National Science Foundation through the Center for Hierarchical Manufacturing at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, the goals of the NNN are to build a network of experts and organizations that facilitates the transition of nanotechnologies from core laboratory research to production manufacturing and to foster technology transfer and information exchange between all community stakeholders.

September 4, 2009 Read more

Newly formed American Society for Nanomedicine to hold first conference

The newly formed American Society for Nanomedicine (ASNM) is holding its inaugural conference on October 22-25, 2009 in the Washington D.C.

September 4, 2009 Read more

Nanotech Europe 2009 - Understanding the commercial impact of nanotechnology

As we begin to see early signals of economic recovery in Europe, Nanotech Europe (September 28-30, 2009 in Berlin, Germany) looks at the role nanotechnology will play in future economic development.

September 4, 2009 Read more

First-ever calculation performed on optical quantum computer chip

A primitive quantum computer that uses single particles of light (photons) whizzing through a silicon chip has performed its first mathematical calculation. This is the first time a calculation has been performed on a photonic chip and it is major step forward in the quest to realise a super-powerful quantum computer.

September 4, 2009 Read more

Magnetic monopoles observed for the first time

Researchers for the first time observed magnetic monopoles and how they emerge in a real material.

September 3, 2009 Read more

How safe are nanoparticles? A calculated risk

How safe are nanoparticles? Amanda Barnard, at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Clayton, Australia, reveals how computation can help to identify and prevent nanohazards.

September 3, 2009 Read more

Nanotechnology company partners with University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

A partnership announced in June will allow a new nanotechnology company in the area to use UW-Eau Claire facilities,including the Materials Science Center, for research and provide internships to science majors.

September 3, 2009 Read more

Bio-imaging technologies to be showcased at NIST on October 6

Conference to provide insight into NIST and NIH bio-imaging technologies available for licensing and/or collaboration.

September 3, 2009 Read more

Combining microscopy methods increases imaging efficiency in cell structure studies

Scientists in the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) Laboratory of Bioengineering and Physical Science have developed a new technique that allows researchers to visualize fine details of cell structure three-dimensionally in thick sections, thus providing greater insight into how cells are organized and how they function.

September 3, 2009 Read more

Researchers develop method that aims to stabilize antibodies

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory have developed a systematic method to improve the stability of antibodies. The technique could lead to better biosensors, disease therapeutics and diagnostic reagents and non-laboratory applications, including environmental remediation.

September 3, 2009 Read more