Water theory is watertight
Researchers studied the nature of hydrophobicity and confirmed the theory.
Posted: Jan 17th, 2007
Read morePrussian Blue for information storage
In the family of Prussian Blue, there is a compound that can act as a switch: it is not magnetic at the outset, but it can become magnetized by the effect of light and return to its initial state by heating.
Posted: Jan 17th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology detector very promising for remote cosmic realms
A miniscule but super-sensitive sensor can help solve the mysteries of outer space.
Posted: Jan 17th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology batteries - the end of exploding batteries?
A new, safer type of Li-Ion nanobattery that might help prevent future fires and explosions related to conventional Li-Ion battery use has been developed.
Posted: Jan 17th, 2007
Read moreCarbon nanofibers strengthen Humvees
Stronger armor to protect soldiers riding in Humvees.
Posted: Jan 17th, 2007
Read moreStudents and their robots explore the tiny but vast world of nanotechnology
Teams Solve Real-World Problems Through Robot Design and Research at FIRST LEGO League Championship Tournament
Posted: Jan 17th, 2007
Read moreQuantum biology - Powerful computer models reveal key biological mechanism
Using powerful computers to model the intricate dance of atoms and molecules, researchers have revealed the mechanism behind an important biological reaction.
Posted: Jan 16th, 2007
Read morePhysicists discover structures of gold nanoclusters
The size-dependent evolution of structural and electronic structural motifs of gold nanoclusters ranging in size from 11 to 24 atoms.
Posted: Jan 16th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology shows promise as next wrinkle fighter
Nanoparticles can stop thin polymer films from buckling and wrinkling.
Posted: Jan 16th, 2007
Read moreResearch advances on nanotechnology workplace health and safety
A special issue of the Journal of Nanoparticle Research is devoted to occupational health.
Posted: Jan 16th, 2007
Read moreHybrid nanotechnology CMOS chip could challenge Moore's law
HP today announced research that could lead to the creation of field programmable gate arrays up to eight times denser than those currently being produced.
Posted: Jan 16th, 2007
Read moreProtein cage helps nanoparticles target tumors
Researchers have used an engineered form of ferritin, a cage-like iron storage protein, to both synthesize and deliver iron oxide nanoparticles to tumors.
Posted: Jan 16th, 2007
Read moreNanoparticles continue to yield delivery tools for therapeutic nucleic acids
Cancer researchers hold great hope that nucleic acid-based therapeutics, such as anticancer genes, antisense oligonucleotides, and small interfering RNA molecules, will prove to be powerful antitumor agents.
Posted: Jan 16th, 2007
Read moreClot-mimicking nanoparticles attack breast cancer tumors
Nanoparticles that act much like a developing clot seek out and bind to the blood vessels surrounding tumors and then attract more nanoparticles to the tumor target.
Posted: Jan 16th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology investing forum
A conference in Palm Springs next week will give an overview where nanotechnology VCs are investing right now and what the most promising commerzialization applications are.
Posted: Jan 16th, 2007
Read moreSelf-cleaning Lotus plastic
Nature inspires scientists to treat surfaces in a special way.
Posted: Jan 15th, 2007
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