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New system for detection of single atoms records photon bursts from optical cavity

Scientists have devised a new technique for real-time detection of freely moving individual neutral atoms that is more than 99.7% accurate and sensitive enough to discern the arrival of a single atom in less than one-millionth of a second, about 20 times faster than the best previous methods.

May 17, 2009 Read more

The future of personalized cancer treatment: An entirely new direction for RNAi delivery

In technology that promises to one day allow drug delivery to be tailored to an individual patient and a particular cancer tumor, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, have developed an efficient system for delivering siRNA into primary cells.

May 17, 2009 Read more

Europium found to be a superconductor

Of the 92 naturally occurring elements, add another to the list of those that are superconductors.

May 16, 2009 Read more

Nanotechnology pioneer honored by Houston Technology Center

Rice Professor James Tour was one of six high-profile Houstonians honored at the 10th anniversary celebration of the Houston Technology Center (HTC) this week, earning a special achievement award for his advances in nanotechnology.

May 16, 2009 Read more

Using high-precision laser tweezers to juggle cells

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have developed a new method to study single cells while exposing them to controlled environmental changes.

May 15, 2009 Read more

Soft and tough like biological tissue: DNA-wrapped carbon nanotubes

A team of Australian and Korean researchers has developed a novel, highly porous, sponge-like material whose mechanical properties closely resemble those of biological soft tissues.

May 15, 2009 Read more

The future is bright for novel light sources

Writing in the journal Nature,scientists describe the future of OLEDs as 'bright, not only because of their high illumination quality, but also because their outstanding efficiencies will help to reduce our carbon footprint'.

May 15, 2009 Read more

Physics professor uses Air Force grants to create highly conductive nanocomposites

If one University of Houston professor has his way, the inexpensive plastic now used to manufacture CDs and DVDs will one day soon be put to use in improving the integrity of electronics in aircraft, computers and iPhones.

May 15, 2009 Read more

Clean energy, nanotechnology and inner harmony

Ranganath Teki this month will earn his doctorate in chemical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, but his quest for learning and knowledge is far from complete.

May 15, 2009 Read more

Nanoscale research grants from Veeco Labs

Veeco has announced their second Veeco Labs request for proposals. In this program, Veeco will award the best five proposals, an approx. $40k electronic application module (TUNA/TR-TUNA, SSRM, SCM, or CAFM) for the Dimension, MultiMode, or Innova SPMs.

May 15, 2009 Read more

Spectacular online gallery of Art of Science competition

The online gallery for Princeton University's third Art of Science competition went live Thursday, May 14. An online site that allows members of the public to choose their favorite 2009 Art of Science image will go live at the same time.

May 15, 2009 Read more

Winner announced for the 2009 Nicholas Kurti European Science Prize

Oxford Instruments are delighted to announce that Dr John Morton from the department of Materials at Oxford University is the 2009 recipient of the Nicholas Kurti European Science Prize.

May 15, 2009 Read more

Green catalysis makes a splash

Scientists in Japan have developed recyclable catalysts that selectively generate chiral organic molecules in water - a nearly ideal green chemical process

May 15, 2009 Read more

Nanotechnology breakthrough in cancer treatment to be unveiled in webcast at University of Arkansas

Nanotechnology scientists at UALRand UAMS Monday will present a briefing on a new discovery in the fight to eradicate cancer. The discovery has promise for a new generation of treatment options beyond surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.

May 14, 2009 Read more

Scientists have directly measured the unusual energy spectrum of graphene

Applying innovative measurement techniques, researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have directly measured the unusual energy spectrum of graphene, a technologically promising, two-dimensional form of carbon that has tantalized and puzzled scientists since its discovery in 2004.

May 14, 2009 Read more

New bimetallic fuel cell catalyst is more efficient than commercial catalysts

The novel technique eventually will enable a cost effective fuel cell technology, which has been waiting in the wings for decades, and should give a boost for cleaner use of fuels worldwide.

May 14, 2009 Read more