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Mind 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.

March 13, 2006 Read more

New 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.

March 13, 2006 Read more

Stabilization 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.

March 10, 2006 Read more

New 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.

March 9, 2006 Read more

First 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.

March 9, 2006 Read more

Nanotechnology could improve satellites and solar cells

More efficient space solar cells could mean better imagery satellites and improved solar energy technology.

March 9, 2006 Read more

Four 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.

March 9, 2006 Read more

New 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.

March 8, 2006 Read more

Europe 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.

March 8, 2006 Read more

Efficient 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).

March 8, 2006 Read more

Liquid 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.

March 7, 2006 Read more

New nanostructured hydrogel for 3D cell culture

Scientists have created a new gel which provides a pH neutral environment for culturing cells in 3D.

March 7, 2006 Read more

Using 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.

March 6, 2006 Read more

Nanoparticles create biocompatible capsules

An innovative strategy of mixing lipids and nanoparticles to produce new drug and agricultural materials and delivery vehicles has been developed.

March 6, 2006 Read more

Scientists capture the speediest ever motion in a molecule

The fastest ever observations of protons moving within a molecule open a new window on fundamental processes in chemistry and biology.

March 6, 2006 Read more

First optically controlled basic device structure for quantum computers

The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in Japan has successfully developed the first basic device structure extendable to multi-quantum-bits for an optically controlled quantum logic gate.

March 6, 2006 Read more