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Finding the right soliton for future networks
European researchers say their study of self-sustaining solitary light wave packets could result in a new generation of computers and optical telecommunications networks.
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Talk on plastics that can replicate nerves, noses and tongues
A type of plastic that exhibits metallic and semi-conductor-like properties will be described in an inaugural doctoral lecture at the University of Leicester on Wednesday June 4, 2008.
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Nanotechnology in reverse uses cell to calibrate tools
Nanotechnology researchers at UC Davis have shown that they can use a red blood cell to calibrate a sensitive instrument, an atomic force microscope.
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New efficiency record for solar cells
The efficiency improvement is achieved by the use of an ultra-thin aluminum oxide layer at the front of the cell, and it brings a breakthrough in the use of solar energy a step closer.
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Micronora 2008 to put nanotechnology in the limelight
Micronora, the international microtechnology and high-precision trade fair, will be held from September 23-26, 2008 in Besancon (in Eastern France). In 2008, for the first time, the event will also feature a Nanotechnology Pavilion.
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Workshop: Micro and nanoscale characterization of fibers
Fibers present massive challenges and opportunities for micro and nano technologies. These challenges are not in the manufacturing of the fibers but in the control and understanding of their behavior.
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NanoEco-Umwelttagung: Wie verhalten sich Nanopartikel in der Umwelt?
In der Schweiz trafen sich vor kurzem mehr als 100 Wissenschaftler aus aller Welt, um auf Einladung der Empa ueber die Auswirkungen synthetischer Nanopartikel auf die Umwelt zu diskutieren.
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Italy and Israel partner on nanotechnology research and development
Italy and Israel are set to establish a joint nanotechnology lab, that will focus on nano-photos, quantum computers and ultra-cooled atoms.
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Nanowires may boost solar cell efficiency
Experimental solar cells spiked with nanowires show promise as efficient thin-film solar cells of future.
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Golden nanocrown containing 36 gold atoms
Held together by metal-metal bonds: A large ring containing 36 gold atoms.
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Commencement 2008: Student innovation could improve data storage, magnetic sensors
A talented young physicist at Rensselaer has developed two innovations that could vastly improve magnetic data storage and sense extremely low level magnetic fields in everything from ink on counterfeit currency to tissue in the human brain and heart.
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NanoEurope 2008: Commercial utilization and voluntary regulation of nanotechnology
The sixth NanoEurope will be held in St.Gallen (Switzerland) on September 16 and 17, 2008.
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Alberta to spend $30 million on nanotechnology and create 580 undergrad seats over 5 years
The Alberta government announced it will spend $30 million to help more students pursue nanotechnology.
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Spin control: New technique sorts nanotubes by length
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have reported a new technique to sort batches of carbon nanotubes by length using high-speed centrifuges.
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Rensselaer student invents alternative to silicon chip
The new GaN transistor could reduce the power consumption and improve the efficiency of power electronics systems in everything from motor drives and hybrid vehicles to house appliances and defense equipment.
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Public invited to see nanosoccer robots in action
Nanosoccer returns to the field later this month, when the National Institute of Standards and Technology hosts for the second time the world?s most Lilliputian sport.
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