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3-D character of DNA nanotubes revealed
Researchers at Arizona State University's Biodesign Institute and faculty in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, reveal for the first time the three-dimensional character of DNA nanotubules, rings and spirals.
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Novel quantum effect directly observed and explained
Researchers succeeded for the first time in directly measuring the spin of electrons in a material that exhibits the quantum spin Hall effect, which was theoretically predicted in 2004 and first observed in 2007.
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A new computer algorithm to solve previously unsolvable counting problems
How many different sudokus are there? How many different ways are there to color in the countries on a map? And how do atoms behave in a solid? Researchers have now developed a new method that quickly provides an answer to these questions.
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New nanosilver ink developed for printed electronics
The ink, composed of silver nanoparticles, can be used in electronic and optoelectronic applications to create flexible, stretchable and spanning microelectrodes that carry signals from one circuit element to another.
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Physicist observes novel liquid-like motion and nucleation in metallic nanostructures
Nanoscale materials grow with the flow.
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Just out: Relativistic Quantum Chemistry - The Fundamental Theory of Molecular Science
John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report 'Relativistic Quantum Chemistry: The Fundamental Theory of Molecular Science' will be published on March 3, 2009.
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Fraunhofer nanotechnology at display at nano tech 2009 in Japan
Tiny light-emitting diodes with optical microsystems that can produce all the colors of the rainbow, a new method for producing printed circuit boards - Fraunhofer researchers are showing innovative developments at the nano tech 2009 exhibition in Japan.
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Nanotechnology 'smart bomb' targets drug delivery to cancer cells
Researchers at North Carolina State University have successfully modified a common plant virus to deliver drugs only to specific cells inside the human body, without affecting surrounding tissue.
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It's all in the wiring: biocomponents at the heart of an artificial photosystem
Japanese researchers have developed a new process to capture light energy with nearly equal efficiency as natural photosynthesis.
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Free web-based seminar explores fundamentals of Hall Effect measurements
Keithley Instruments will broadcast a free, web-based seminar titled 'Hall Effect Measurements Fundamentals' on Thursday, February 19, 2009.
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Swimsuits for proteins with a tag
Researchers in Europe have developed a general method to study membrane proteins.
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Best practices guide to synthetic nanoparticle risk management
The guide sets out a prevention strategy appropriate to the workers and researchers who use, manufacture or synthesize nanoparticles.
February 11, 2009 Read more
New U.S. nanotechnology reauthorization bill includes crucial safety research mandates
The nearly $800 billion stimulus package being debated in Congress contains a number of measures intended to improve information technology, infrastructure and the energy economy in the United States - all areas that will be greatly aided by nanotechnology.
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Foresight Institute appoints new president
The Foresight Institute has appointed Dr. J. Storrs Hall to the position of President.
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New type of metal may revolutionize nano-device fabrication
Yale engineers have created a process that may revolutionize the manufacture of nano-devices from computer memory to biomedical sensors by exploiting a novel type of metal.
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The number of Finnish nanotechnology companies triples in four years
Nanotechnology is widely used in all key sectors of Finnish industry. A recent survey concludes that the number of nanotechnology companies in Finland has tripled since 2004. In 2008, private investments in nanotechnology exceeded public investments.
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