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The top ten advances in materials science

Materials Today magazine has assembled a list of the top ten advances in materials science over the last 50 years.

December 27, 2007 Read more

Realization of Shor's algorithm on an optical quantum computer

A research team led by Prof. PAN Jianwei with the University of Science and Technology of China, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has been successful in performing Shor's algorithm, a quantum algorithm for factorization, on an optical quantum computer.

December 27, 2007 Read more

The perfect computer memory: quantum dots?

Researchers in Germany have been exploring the suitability of self-assembled arrays of quantum dots for nonvolatile storage.

December 27, 2007 Read more

Dry machining enhanced by superhard nanocomposites

For dry machining, high hardness and high oxidation-resistance are both important. That's why superhard nanocomposites, which represent a new, advanced generation of wear protective coatings boosting such advantages as high hardness and high oxidation, are important to dry machining.

December 27, 2007 Read more

Cornell joins solar energy consortium

On Dec. 4, U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey (D-22nd District), announced that Cornell will be one of five universities joining New York Stateâ??s Solar Energy Consortium, which he helped create.

December 26, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology pioneer Ferrari test-launching multi-stage drug delivery system

Nanomedicine pioneer Mauro Ferrari, Ph.D., and colleagues at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston have developed a new way to get intravenous agents for cancer and other diseases to the parts of the body where theyâ??re needed most and to reduce the amount that goes to others areas where unintended injury can occur.

December 26, 2007 Read more

NDSCS scheduled to receive nanotechnology funds

More than $1 million will go toward the NDSCS Nanoscience Technology program, which can provide unique opportunities to its students that will meet the current needs of business and industry in North Dakota and around the nation.

December 26, 2007 Read more

Nanoflakes could make solar cells more efficient

A new material, nano flakes, may help drive the solar energy industry into the future.

December 26, 2007 Read more

VSLI 2008 to highlight advancements and future of multi core processor systems

The organizers of International VLSI Conference have announced an international Student Conference providing an opportunity for 2000 Student delegates to participate and to interact with leading VLSI and Embedded Systems Architects, Technology experts and, to take part in a series of technology and product presentations at the 2 International Conference on VLSI Design and 7th International Conference on Embedded Systems.

December 25, 2007 Read more

50% discount on 'Nanotechnology for Security and Crime Prevention' conference

The Institute of Nanotechnology (IoN) in the UK is offering a 50% discount (£200) if you register before the end of the year for their upcoming nanotechnology conference Nanotechnology for Security and Crime Prevention.

December 25, 2007 Read more

Nanotechnology the answer to air pollution?

The emerging field of nanotechnology could provide a solution to the soaring air pollution caused by automobile emissions worldwide, scientists say.

December 25, 2007 Read more

New federal funding expected for Houston's Alliance for NanoHealth

The Alliance for NanoHealth, a consortium made up of seven Houston-area research institutions, including The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, is slated to receive $2.2 million in new federal funding.

December 25, 2007 Read more

Oregon nanotechnology receives $7.7 million

Thinking small - getting better performance from less material - was a big budget item for Oregon in a recent defense appropriations bill signed by President Bush.

December 24, 2007 Read more

UCLA scientists working to create smaller, faster integrated circuits

Major advances expected to lead to improved chips in cell phones, computers.

December 24, 2007 Read more

UNH, others, hope for $12m for nanotechnology R&D

The National Science Foundation is preparing to rule on whether to renew a five-year grant for the Center for High-rate Nanomanufacturing at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) and Northeastern University, and group members say it's an important decision for industry in the state.

December 24, 2007 Read more

Climbing the innovation ladder

An explosion of ideas has helped India to go from being an adaptor to an innovator, says UK-based think tank Demos.

December 24, 2007 Read more