Parallel crystals may boost computing and telecommunications
Researchers have found a way to organize molecules in a crystal so that the poles align in the same direction.
Posted: Jan 22nd, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology world off the radar for most
When it comes to nanotechnology, Lakhtakia and his colleagues found that people in most segments of the economy are not paying much attention.
Posted: Jan 22nd, 2007
Read moreShining light on atomic transistors
Researchers have successfully measured transport through a single atom in a transistor.
Posted: Jan 22nd, 2007
Read moreNew method of chemical analysis - focussing on single molecules
A new analytical procedure with extremely high sensitivity and precision that allows the reliable identification of single molecules on surfaces.
Posted: Jan 22nd, 2007
Read moreOn the road with nanotechnology
It seems that "powered by nanotechnology" has become a catchy phrase that suppliers of auto consumer products increasingly attach to products ranging from engine oil and windshield treatment to paint coating and in-car air purifiers.
Posted: Jan 19th, 2007
Read moreImproved nanodots could be key to future data storage
New nanodot arrays that respond to magnetic fields with record levels of uniformity.
Posted: Jan 19th, 2007
Read moreBillion-variable optimization marks new milestone in nanotechnology
Research team achieves efficient, scalable solutions on difficult optimization problems containing over a billion variables.
Posted: Jan 19th, 2007
Read more100% contamination of Euro banknotes with nanoquantities of cocaine
An ongoing research project into the detection of illicit drug use has shown that 100% of a sample of bank notes in current circulation in Dublin showed contamination with cocaine.
Posted: Jan 19th, 2007
Read moreSuper-hydrophobic surfaces made from Teflon
A simple low-cost approach using a commercially available Teflon suspension for forming an ultrahydrophobic coating.
Posted: Jan 19th, 2007
Read moreNanoparticles bond like atoms in a molecule
Researchers have succeeded in breaking the symmetry of nanoparticles using a mathematical principle known as the hairy ball theorem.
Posted: Jan 19th, 2007
Read moreUltra-dense optical storage - on one photon
New technique stores and retrieves entire image from a single photon.
Posted: Jan 19th, 2007
Read moreNanocomposite research yields strong and stretchy fibers
Lycra-like materials were inspired by spider silk.
Posted: Jan 19th, 2007
Read moreWalking molecule now carries packages
A molecule that can move in a straight line on a flat surface now can carry cargo.
Posted: Jan 18th, 2007
Read moreIllinois and Pakistani researchers team for nanotechnology cancer cures
U.S. researchers are teaming up with counterparts in Pakistan to develop nanotechnologies which will identify potential cancer therapies which utilize native medicinal plants.
Posted: Jan 18th, 2007
Read moreBuckyballs used as 'passkey' into cancer cells
Scientists have discovered a new way to use nanoparticles as passkeys that allows drugs to enter cancer cells.
Posted: Jan 18th, 2007
Read moreMolecular magnets of mystery
Canadian researchers have discovered a new class of molecular magnets which work above room temperature.
Posted: Jan 18th, 2007
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