Determining the quantum geometry of a crystal
Physicists succeed in measuring geometric properties of energy bands in light crystals.
Nov 6th, 2013
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Nanotechnology embedded in football helmets gives real-time results (w/video)
Combining nanotechnology with foam, researchers have created a 'smart foam' that can be placed inside a football helmet to measure the impact of each hit. When compressed, the self-powered foam generates electrical signals that are transmitted wirelessly to a tablet or computer in the hands of a coach or trainer.
Nov 6th, 2013
Read moreWorkshop on key technologies for future applications in the chip industry
CEA-Leti will kick off its participation in IEDM 2013 in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 8th with a workshop on key technologies for future applications in the chip industry.
Nov 6th, 2013
Read moreRock music bolsters nanotechnology solar cell efficiency
Playing pop and rock music improves the performance of nanotechnology solar cells, according to new research from scientists at Queen Mary University of London and Imperial College London.
Nov 6th, 2013
Read moreAnti-fraud lasers and a graphene-based piano
Two prototypes - a detection device which users lasers to fight fraud, and a piano which demonstrates the potential of printed electronics - have been unveiled by Cambridge researchers.
Nov 6th, 2013
Read moreNanoparticles reveal mechanisms of cancer cell growth in whole cells
Healthy cells are renewed by dividing and dying off, but cell division in cancer cells goes unchecked because natural cell death is suspended. This happens because too many receptors for the growth factor EGF which are found on the surface of the cell join together to form pairs. These pairs start a signal chain into the cell, culminating in unrestricted growth. Now, nanoscientists have for the first time been able to show this pairing in human cancer cells on individual receptors using gold nanoparticles.
Nov 6th, 2013
Read moreEU-Projekt nanoCOPS soll elektronische Bauteile verbessern
Am 1. November 2013 ist das von der Bergischen Universität Wuppertal koordinierte Projekt nanoCOPS (Nanoelectronic Coupled Problems Solutions) gestartet. Führende Experten aus Industrie und Wissenschaft in Europa wollen gemeinsam neue Methoden entwickeln, die ein verbessertes und erneuertes Design von integrierten Schaltungen ermöglichen.
Nov 6th, 2013
Read moreNanoparticle system stimulates algae growth
A groundbreaking nanoparticle system which stimulates the growth of microalgae - a valuable resource used in the production of biofuels and medical compounds - has been developed by a team of Australian scientists.
Nov 6th, 2013
Read moreNanostructures filter light to order
Arrays of nanoscale pillars made to reflect light of a selected color could find application as optical filters in digital cameras.
Nov 6th, 2013
Read moreA self-correcting crystal may unleash the next generation of advanced communications
Researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have joined with an international team to engineer and measure a potentially important new class of nanostructured materials for microwave and advanced communication devices. Based on NIST's measurements, the new materials - a family of multilayered crystalline sandwiches - might enable a whole new class of compact, high-performance, high-efficiency components for devices such as cellular phones.
Nov 5th, 2013
Read moreCall for papers announced for the 2014 Symposia on VLSI Technology and Circuits
The official Call for Papers have been issued for the 2014 Symposia on VLSI Technology and Circuits to be held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village June 9-12, 2014 (Technology) and June 10-13, 2014 (Circuits). The deadline for paper submissions to both conferences is January 27, 2014.
Nov 5th, 2013
Read moreUnderstanding what makes a thin film solar cell efficient
Scientists have developed a new technique for manufacturing high-efficiency, flexible, thin film solar cells from CIGS (copper indium gallium di-selenide) semiconductors. This has enabled them to achieve an efficiency of 20.4 percent for the conversion of sunlight into electrical energy. As the solar cells are deposited onto plastic foils, they could be produced on an industrial scale using cost-effective roll-to-roll manufacturing.
Nov 5th, 2013
Read moreKnowledge-based development of tailored nanocomposites
Scientists have realised the promise of carbon-based nanocomposites for lightweight, high-strength components with novel electrical and thermal properties through knowledge-based control of materials and processing.
Nov 5th, 2013
Read moreNanoparticle technique could dramatically reduce leishmaniasis treatment doses and side effects
An 83 percent improvement in efficacy in the drug most commonly used to treat leishmaniasis.
Nov 5th, 2013
Read moreSUNY Nanocollege and Albany Law School partner to create unique nanotechnology education/training program
'Ecosystem for Nanotechnology, Entrepreneurship and Law' (eNTEL) will provide unmatched student experience as launch pad for development of startup companies and attraction of business investment.
Nov 5th, 2013
Read moreA single-atom light switch
With just a single atom, light can be switched between two fibre optic cables at the Vienna University of Technology. Such a switch enables quantum phenomena to be used for information and communication technology.
Nov 5th, 2013
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