MIT reports that the source of concrete's strength and durability lies in the organization of its nanoparticles. The discovery could one day lead to a major reduction in carbon dioxide emissions during manufacturing.
Feb 2nd, 2007
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A new process for creating patterns of individual molecules on a surface combines control of self-assembled monolayers and a soft-lithography technique known as microcontact printing.
Feb 1st, 2007
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Scientists have fashioned a living, changeable ecosystem out of a tiny chip of silicon.
Feb 1st, 2007
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A sensitive new method for rapidly assessing the quality of carbon nanotubes.
Feb 1st, 2007
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Nanoscale magnets in the form of iron-containing molecules might be used to improve the contrast between healthy and diseased tissue in magnetic resonance imaging.
Feb 1st, 2007
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Using artificial atoms on a chip, physicists have taken the next step toward quantum computing by demonstrating that the particle nature of microwave photons can now be detected.
Feb 1st, 2007
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The EU is preparing to channel some 100 million euros into nanomedicine projects annually under its Seventh Framework Programme for research.
Feb 1st, 2007
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The February issue of nanoRISK looks at the continued uncertainty about the toxicity of carbon-based nanomaterials.
Feb 1st, 2007
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Researchers prove that nanostructures are stronger than 'large' structures.
Jan 31st, 2007
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A molecular machine that operates via a mechanism inspired by a 140 year-old thought experiment.
Jan 31st, 2007
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A novel approach to synthesizing nanowires allows their direct integration with microelectronic systems for the first time.
Jan 31st, 2007
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New nanoparticles that mimic blood platelets.
Jan 31st, 2007
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Nanostructured material offers environmentally safe armor-piercing capability.
Jan 31st, 2007
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MIT reports that the source of concrete's strength and durability lies in the organization of its nanoparticles. The discovery could one day lead to a major reduction in carbon dioxide emissions during manufacturing.
Jan 31st, 2007
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A dedicated group at the University of Florida deals with nanotoxicology.
Jan 30th, 2007
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Study points nanotechnology researchers to strategies that help them more effectively communicate the scale, scope and "wow" of their work to non-technical audiences.
Jan 30th, 2007
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