Nanotechnology could save bridges from disaster
Bridge skin could reveal cracks and corrosion beneath.
Aug 6th, 2007
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University of Pennsylvania gets $20 million gift for nanotechnology center
Alumnus Krishna Singh gives $20 million to Penn's School of Engineering and Applied Science.
Aug 6th, 2007
Read moreNano-boric acid makes motor oil more slippery
Combining nanoparticles of boric acid - known primarily as a mild antiseptic and eye cleanser = with traditional motor oils improves their lubricity and by doing so increase energy efficiency.
Aug 6th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology fabrication could benefit from new levitation theory
Scientists have discovered a new way of levitating tiny objects - paving the way for future applications in nanotechnology.
Aug 6th, 2007
Read moreNanoparticle technique could lead to improved semiconductors
Researchers explore 'deep trap' phenomenon.
Aug 6th, 2007
Read moreDemocratic technologies? The final report of the Nanotechnology Engagement Group
The Nanotechnology Engagement Group, a UK group established to support public bodies in developing a wider programme of social and ethical research and public dialogue around nanotechnology, has released its final report.
Aug 4th, 2007
Read moreMeasuring happiness with nanotechnology?
Nanobiotechnology could be used as a measure of happiness, stress levels and health.
Aug 4th, 2007
Read morePortugese nanotechnology priorities
Portugal hopes to stimulate initiatives in three key areas during its stint in the EU's Presidency seat: publishing and scientific information; nanosciences and nanotechnologies; reform and modernisation of universities.
Aug 4th, 2007
Read moreCeramic tubes could cut greenhouse gas emissions from power stations
Greenhouse gas emissions from power stations could be cut to almost zero by controlling the combustion process with tiny tubes made from an advanced ceramic material.
Aug 3rd, 2007
Read moreA new wrinkle in thin film science
Simple, inexpensive way to measure material properties could impact cosmetics, coating and nanoelectronic industries.
Aug 3rd, 2007
Read moreScientists train nanoscale building blocks to take on new shapes
Researchers have figured out how to train synthetic polymer molecules to self-assemble and form into long, multicompartment cylinders.
Aug 3rd, 2007
Read moreNano-layer of ruthenium stabilizes magnetic sensors
A layer of ruthenium just a few atoms thick can be used to fine-tune the sensitivity and enhance the reliability of magnetic sensors.
Aug 3rd, 2007
Read moreChanging the rings: a key finding for magnetics design
Researchers have done the first theoretical determination of the dominant damping mechanism that settles down excited magnetic states -"ringing" in physics parlance - in some key metals
Aug 3rd, 2007
Read moreThe top destinations for nanotechnology on the web
According to Alexa there are only two nanotechnology information portals among the top 200,000 websites: Nanotech-Now and Nanowerk.
Aug 3rd, 2007
Read moreConductive nanowires created using self-assembly on silicon chips
A team of researchers from Canada have demonstrated an innovative technique for producing very small conductive nano-wires on silicon chips. Process can produce nano-wires that are 5,000 times longer than they are wide.
Aug 2nd, 2007
Read morePorphyrin electron-transfer reactions observed at the molecular level
Researchers have observed and documented electron transfer reactions on an electrode surface at the single molecule level for the first time, a discovery which could have future relevance to areas such as molecular electronics, information storage, and solar energy conversion.
Aug 2nd, 2007
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