Brain-healing nanotechnology
A ground-breaking treatment could restore lost abilities to stroke victims and others.
Mar 14th, 2006
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Shrinking Magnetic Storage Media Down to the Nanoscale
Brookhaven National Laboratory researchers fabricated patterned magnetic films that could serve as building blocks for new nanoscale magneto-electronic devices and data storage media.
Mar 13th, 2006
Read moreMind the Nanogaps: Researchers create the first reliable method for making gaps for nanotech apps
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have announced that they have bridged a major obstruction in the creation of nanoscale electronics by developing a simple, reliable and observable method of creating tiny, tiny gaps between electrodes.
Mar 13th, 2006
Read moreNew ultrashort pulse laser employs carbon nanotubes
Researchers have produced their first working prototype of a new ultrashort pulse laser. The new technology could significantly reduce the cost of doing business across industries ranging from telecommunications to medical diagnostics.
Mar 13th, 2006
Read moreStabilization of photo-functional organic molecules within carbon nanotubes
AIST in Japan has succeeded in the suppression of light-degradation of a photo-functional organic molecule by encapsulating it in single-wall carbon nanotubes.
Mar 10th, 2006
Read moreNew class of metal nitrides could lead to more durable semiconductors
New research shows that a novel class of nitrides made from noble metals can be synthesized under extreme conditions and are likely to have unusual or even unique properties that would be useful in semiconductor, superconductor and corrosion-resistant devices.
Mar 9th, 2006
Read moreFirst nanotechnology consumer products inventory available to public
In a live webcast tomorrow, Friday, March 10 2006, 2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m (EST), the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars will introduce its new inventory of nanotechnology-based consumer products.
Mar 9th, 2006
Read moreNanotechnology could improve satellites and solar cells
More efficient space solar cells could mean better imagery satellites and improved solar energy technology.
Mar 9th, 2006
Read moreFour U.S. universities start one of the world's largest spintronics efforts
The UCLA, UCSB, Berkeley and Stanford are teaming up to launch what will be one of the world's largest joint research programs focusing on spintronics.
Mar 9th, 2006
Read moreNew cell imaging method identifies aggressive cancer cells early
Fluorescence that illuminates a specific protein within a cell's nucleus may be a key to identifying cancer virulence and to developing individualized treatment.
Mar 8th, 2006
Read moreEurope leads the world in spintronic materials research
With CMOS technology likely to reach the end of its development path during the next decade, spintronic chips incorporating nanoscale magnets could form the memory and logic devices of the future. The FENIKS project has showed how.
Mar 8th, 2006
Read moreEfficient hydrogen fuel cells made from nanoporous materials
Researchers report an advance toward the goal of cars that run on hydrogen rather than gasoline. While the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that practical hydrogen fuel will require concentrations of at least 6.5 percent, the chemists have achieved concentrations of 7.5 percent ? nearly three times as much as has been reported previously ? but at a very low temperature (77 degrees Kelvin).
Mar 8th, 2006
Read moreLiquid crystals show promise in controlling embryonic stem cells
Liquid crystals, the same phase-shifting materials used to display information on cell phones, monitors and other electronic equipment, can also be used to report in real time on the differentiation of embryonic stem cells.
Mar 7th, 2006
Read moreNew nanostructured hydrogel for 3D cell culture
Scientists have created a new gel which provides a pH neutral environment for culturing cells in 3D.
Mar 7th, 2006
Read moreUsing a single molecule as a diode
Researchers have recently developed the principles of operation and completed an experimental testing of a single molecule for use as a diode.
Mar 6th, 2006
Read moreNanoparticles create biocompatible capsules
An innovative strategy of mixing lipids and nanoparticles to produce new drug and agricultural materials and delivery vehicles has been developed.
Mar 6th, 2006
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