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Chemists close in on molecular switch

The electronics industry believes that when it comes to circuits, smaller is better - and many foresee a future where electrical switches and circuits will be as tiny as single molecules.

July 10, 2007 Read more

New nanoscale imaging technology clarifies global nutrient cycle

Scientists have applied a nanoscale imaging method to a biological system, helping to clear up an old puzzle of the global carbon and nitrogen cycle.

July 10, 2007 Read more

Nanotoxicity project wins international research competition

The winning work was "Toxicity and Bioaccumulation of Nanomaterials in Aquatic Species".

July 9, 2007 Read more

How to make polymeric micro- and nanoparticles

Researchers have discovered how to make polymeric micro- and nanoparticles in a wide variety of different shapes and sizes using commonly-available lab chemicals and equipment.

July 9, 2007 Read more

New way to target and kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Putting bacteria on birth control could stop the spread of drug-resistant microbes.

July 9, 2007 Read more

Electrospinning technique lets nanofibers realize their potential

A variant of electrospinning, near-field electrospinning, offers full control over the path of deposited nanofibers, allowing them to realize their engineering potential.

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Nanotechnology key to better fuel cells

A new way to make cubic zirconia with very small crystal sizes could be key to making hydrogen fuel cells more reliable and cost-effective.

July 9, 2007 Read more

Tiny tweezers and yeast show how cancer drug works

Researchers show that topotecan poisoning of topoisomerase causes cell death by forcing the accumulation of supercoils in DNA that trigger cell suicide.

July 9, 2007 Read more

Tomorrow's green nanofactories

New podcast explores how viruses produce eco-friendly batteries.

July 9, 2007 Read more

Breakthrough nanocomposite material has virtues of plastics and metals

Scientists use carbon nanotubes to unite the virtues of plastics and metals in a new ultra-lightweight, conductive material that may revolutionize electromagnetic shielding and more.

July 7, 2007 Read more

Scientists create electron surf machine

Scientists have found a new way to control the movement of individual electrons - they are making them ride the crests of energy waves like surfers.

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Nanoscale carrier delivers chemotherapy drug deeper into solid tumors

Researchers have developed a new drug delivery method using nano-sized molecules to carry the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin to tumors, improving the effectiveness of the drug in mice and increasing their survival time.

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China-Korea Nanotechnology Research Center formally opens in Beijing

The ceremony for unveiling the nameplate of the China-Korea Nanotechnology Research Center was held on July 2, in Beijing.

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An introduction to quantum computing

This report by Nanoforum describes the basics of quantum computing, covering the most important concepts.

July 7, 2007 Read more

Call for nanotechnology proposals by Indo-German Science and Technology Cooperation

Within the framework of Indo-German bilateral Science and Technology Cooperation Germany and India have an interest to promote project based application oriented / technology development / R&D proposals involving both scientific and industrial partners.

July 7, 2007 Read more

Insulating a molecular wire with a double helix wrapper

Chemists in Germany have invented an elegant way of insulating a molecular wire with a double helix wrapper.

July 7, 2007 Read more