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Powerful new 'Molecular GPS' helps probe aging and disease processes

Scientists in Michigan are reporting the development of a powerful new probe for identifying proteins affected by a key chemical process important in aging and disease.

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NanoPen may write new chapter in nanotechnology manufacturing

Researchers in California are reporting development of a so-called 'NanoPen' that could provide a quick, convenient way of laying down patterns of nanoparticles - from wires to circuits - for making futuristic electronic devices, medical diagnostic tests, and other much-anticipated nanotech applications.

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Nanyang Technological University and Technische University Munich announce new joint PhD collaboration

For a start, NTU and TUM will commence with a joint PhD programme in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, specifically in the fields of Integrated Circuit Design, Micro- and Nano-electronics.

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Stories on novel computer storage and self-organizing skin cells win communications prizes

Forschungszentrum Juelich awards Gunther Leibfried Prize for successful scholarly communication.

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What makes the same type of cells different

A research team led by Lucas Pelkmans at ETH Zurich has managed to decipher a well-known phenomenon that had, until now, remained unexplained: why cells of the same type can react differently and what the reason for this is.

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Learn how the study of surfaces advances fields as diverse as archaeology and food science

The Inaugural International Conference on Surface Metrology will bring scientists and engineers from more than 10 disciplines to WPI between Oct. 26 and 28 to explore how studying the roughness of surfaces can reveal a wealth of useful information.

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Rechargeable fuel tank could open door to economically viable hydrogen cars

A new method for 'recycling' hydrogen-containing fuel materials could open the door to economically viable hydrogen-based vehicles.

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Laser pulses control single electrons in complex molecules

Predatory fish are well aware of the problem: In a swarm of small fish it is hard to isolate prey. A similar situation can be found in the microcosm of atoms and molecules, whose behavior is influenced by 'swarms' of electrons. In order to achieve control over single electrons in a bunch, ultrashort light pulses of a few femtoseconds duration are needed. Physicists succeeded for the first time to use light for controlling single, negatively charged elementary particles in a bunch of electrons.

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Entrepreneurial nanotechnology engineer receives national, local honors

University of Louisville postdoctoral student Mehdi Yazdanpanah has received two significant awards that are positioning his nanomaterials research and related company - NaugaNeedles LLC - for growth.

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UC Irvine Extension appoints director of engineering sciences and technology programs

University of California, Irvine Extension, the continuing education arm of UC Irvine, announced the appointment of Dave Dimas, Ph.D. as the director for its engineering, sciences and technology programs.

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Leading OLED lighting companies gather at OSC-09

Leading OLED lighting companies attend OSC-09 to discuss the latest technology trends, device performance, manufacturing needs and lighting standards.

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Nanomedicine promises safer gene therapy with nanodiamonds

A team of Northwestern University researchers has introduced the power of nanodiamonds as a novel gene delivery technology that combines key properties in one approach: enhanced delivery efficiency along with outstanding biocompatibility.

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NSF announces eight Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials awards

The National Science Foundation (NSF) announces eight Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials (PREMs) awarded as a result of the 2009 PREM competition.

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Europe's first virtual infrastructure facility in micro- and nanotechnologies is ready for use

EUMINAfab offers open access to machines and know-how in micro- and nanotechnologies for users from science and industry. Today, this European infrastructure facility coordinated by KIT is starting operation.

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SEMATECH President and CEO to deliver keynote at SPIE/BACUS Photomask Symposium

Michael Polcari to outline challenges and strategies for the mask industry.

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Proteine an der Angel

Eine Firma in Berlin-Adlershof hat eine Methode entwickelt, mit der Forscher gezielt Proteine aus einer Loesung fischen koennen.

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