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A novel transparent skull implant that literally provides a 'window to the brain'
University of California, Riverside researchers develop novel transparent skull implant that could provide new treatment options for disorders such as brain cancer and traumatic brain injury.
Posted: Sep 3rd, 2013
Read moreAdvancing graphene for post-silicon computer logic
A team of researchers from the University of California, Riverside's Bourns College of Engineering have solved a problem that previously presented a serious hurdle for the use of graphene in electronic devices.
Posted: Sep 3rd, 2013
Read moreResearchers propose a new system for quantum simulation
Researchers from the universities in Mainz, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Ulm have proposed a new platform for quantum simulation. In a theoretical paper, they show that a combined system of ultracold trapped ions and fermionic atoms could be used to emulate solid state physics.
Posted: Sep 3rd, 2013
Read moreNew project to develop a world-first pilot manufacturing plant for the production of short nanofibres
A collaboration between biotechnology company Cytomatrix;,Geelong based engineering firm, Austeng, and Deakin University will develop a world-first pilot manufacturing plant for the production of short nanofibres.
Posted: Sep 3rd, 2013
Read moreGraphene symposium at Trends in Nanotechnology conference
On the occasion of TNT 2013, a Graphene one-day Symposium will be organized in collaboration with ICN2 (Spain) and will take place on September 10.
Posted: Sep 3rd, 2013
Read moreCarbon nanotubes win three minute thesis at University of Sydney
Civil engineering postgraduate student studying carbon nanotubes, Kate McDonell, will represent the University of Sydney in the Trans-Tasman Three-minute Thesis (3MT) competition later this year after winning the University's finals of the competition.
Posted: Sep 3rd, 2013
Read moreMicro- and nanoencapsulation produces uniform drug release vehicle for brain tumor treatment
Consistently uniform, easily manufactured microcapsules containing a brain cancer drug may simplify treatment and provide more tightly controlled therapy, according to Penn State researchers.
Posted: Sep 3rd, 2013
Read moreNew strategically important hard metal developed
Over the past three years VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has been working with Finnish-based Exote Ltd to develop a new hard metal and the necessary manufacturing process. This material can be used to replace tungsten carbide (WC), the hard metal widely used in industry today and whose global availability is becoming critical.
Posted: Sep 3rd, 2013
Read moreThe July 2013 issue of Nanotech Insights newsletter is now available
The July 2013 issue of Nanotech Insights, a quarterly newsletter dedicated to the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology, is now available from CKMNT. This issue of the newsletter is again packed with information and articles on 52 pages.
Posted: Sep 3rd, 2013
Read moreElektrisch steuerbare Quantenbits realisiert
Ein internationales Forscherteam hat erstmals ein Quantenbit hergestellt und gesteuert, das aus drei sogenannten Quantenpunkten besteht. Der Versuch belegt, dass sich solche Triplett-Quantenbits einfacher kontrollieren lassen als Quantenbits aus einem einzelnen oder zwei Quantenpunkten.
Posted: Sep 3rd, 2013
Read moreEuropean material researchers present new materials and offer a look inside matter
Atom Probe Tomography makes it possible to look into the very heart of materials and determine the spatial positioning of atoms.
Posted: Sep 2nd, 2013
Read moreButterfly inspires new nanotechnology
By mimicking microscopic structures in the wings of a butterfly, an international research team has developed a device smaller than the width of a human hair that could make optical communication faster and more secure.
Posted: Sep 2nd, 2013
Read moreBreakthrough in nanotechnology sensing
Researchers have made a breakthrough discovery in identifying the world's most sensitive nanoparticle and measuring it from a distance using light. These super-bright, photostable and background-free nanocrystals enable a new approach to highly advanced sensing technologies using optical fibres.
Posted: Sep 1st, 2013
Read moreDNA nanocages may aid drug delivery
Researchers find nanostructures made of DNA strands can encapsulate, release small-molecule drugs.
Posted: Sep 1st, 2013
Read moreNanosized aspirin increases effectiveness
New research results provide a strategy of RGD peptide carrying aspirin to the thrombus, releasing aspirin inside the thrombus, and finally avoiding aspirin resistance and nonresponse.
Posted: Aug 31st, 2013
Read moreDirector of University at Buffalo nanotechnology research initiative awarded 2013 Jacob F. Schoellkopf Medal
Mark Swihart will receive the Schoellkopf Medal in 'recognition of his pioneering research in the field of inorganic nanoparticle synthesis and processing' and other accomplishments.
Posted: Aug 31st, 2013
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