The life and death of a photon 'filmed' for the first time
Researchers observed, in real time, the birth, life and death of a single photon.
Mar 28th, 2007
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Smart thin film membranes adopt properties of guest molecules
Smart thin film membranes are compatible with diverse organic and inorganic molecules and will adopt properties of the guest molecules.
Mar 28th, 2007
Read moreGold, copper nanoparticles take center stage in the search for hydrogen production catalysts
X-ray studies are pointing the way to less costly and more efficient catalysts for improving the performance of fuel cells.
Mar 28th, 2007
Read moreFinnish nanotechnology sector shows impressive growth
The number of Finnish companies active in nanotechnology has more than doubled from 61 to 134 in just two years.
Mar 28th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology a cornerstone of the plastic electronics revolution
UK researcher pioneered a way to make single-layered planar plastic transistors and diodes using a fast and simple printing technique.
Mar 28th, 2007
Read moreUK government body criticizes lack of nanotechnology risk research
The Review concluded that the UK government has not provided sufficient support for research into the toxicology and health and environmental effects of nanomaterials.
Mar 28th, 2007
Read moreNanoparticles for delivery of prostate cancer treatment
Researchers have developed a way to directly target and destroy the blood vessels of solid tumors, thus destroying the tumors while leaving normal tissue unharmed.
Mar 27th, 2007
Read moreGiving platinum nanocatalysts a golden boost for fuel cells
Researchers are looking for ways to use gold to prevent the destruction of platinum in the chemical reactions that take place in fuel cells.
Mar 27th, 2007
Read moreU.S. Congress sees bright future for nanotechnology
Nanotechnology promises to bring sweeping technological advances in coming years, according to a new study released by the Joint Economic Committee of Congress.
Mar 27th, 2007
Read moreGerman-Japanese nanotechnology cooperation in nanoelectronics
The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) have agreed to establish a new scheme for joint funding of Japanese-German cooperative research in nanoelectronics.
Mar 27th, 2007
Read moreUnique models help teach nanoscience to the blind
To give blind students a feel - literally - for nanoscience and technology, scientists are building three-dimensional models of nano-surfaces that are large enough to be explored with the hands.
Mar 27th, 2007
Read moreBackground paper on potential threats of nanosilver
In response to the ever increasing number of consumer products containing silver nanoparticles, Friends of the Earth Australia has prepared a detailed background paper on the potential threat of nanosilver to soil, water and human health.
Mar 27th, 2007
Read moreWidespread hypocrisy about nanotechnology?
An Australian ethicist claims that widespread hypocrisy about nanotechnology is a worrying sign.
Mar 27th, 2007
Read moreA new way to read nanoscale vibrations
The vibration of the tiny oscillators can be measured by tapping with an atomic force microscope.
Mar 26th, 2007
Read moreNanoparticles can track cells deep within living organisms
Living cells gobbled up fluorine-laced nanoparticles without needing any coaxing. Then the cells were easily located with MRI scanning after being injected into mice.
Mar 26th, 2007
Read moreSingle-molecule thick coating could nix smudges, fogging on windshields, eyeglasses
A new type of coating that attracts water yet beads oils, traits that are usually mutually exclusive, promising potential applications such as self-cleaning eyeglasses and antifogging car windshields and ski goggles.
Mar 26th, 2007
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