Nanocrystals as sensors
Imaging applications exploit the optical qualities of quantum dots, and the nanocrystals act as bright beacons of light that may be followed within the biological milieu.
Apr 25th, 2007
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Why nanowires make great photodetectors
The geometry of semiconducting nanowires makes them uniquely suited for light detection, according to a new study that highlights the possibility of nanowire light detectors with single-photon sensitivity.
Apr 25th, 2007
Read moreSpiderman suit based on nanotechnology
Owning your own Spiderman suit, complete with gloves and boots to allow you to stick to walls, and even a sticky silk spinner to swing between buildings might be a step closer to reality, thanks to a scheme for an adhesive material and "spider silk" based on carbon nanotubes.
Apr 25th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology's Trojan horse
A growing body of research has shown that nanoparticles can readily penetrate cells of various types. But it may not be the particles alone that cause trouble inside cells.
Apr 25th, 2007
Read moreNew materials for making spintronic devices
New methods to make a new class of electronic devices based on a property of electrons known as �??spin,�?� rather than merely their electric charge.
Apr 25th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology process for recycling tires selected by EU Recycle Tire Program
A new nanotechnology application would allow the automotive industry to meet EU directives for recycling tires and would also reduce 40,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide greenhouse gas emissions per facility.
Apr 25th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology as a futuristic sexual fetish for web-savvy weirdos?
There is a very funny commentary posted on Wired Beta, titled "Futuristic Sexual Fetishes for Web-Savvy Weirdos" �?? making the point that not all fetishes have been invented yet.
Apr 25th, 2007
Read moreWater flows like molasses on the nanoscale
Water exhibits very different properties when it is confined to channels less than two nanometers wide - behaving much like a viscous fluid with a viscosity approaching that of molasses.
Apr 25th, 2007
Read moreNanotechnology in British Columbia
Between November 2006 and February 2007 Nanotech BC undertook a survey of the academic and industrial landscape for nanotechnology in British Columbia. A preliminary report is now available.
Apr 24th, 2007
Read moreNew computer processor has the potential of reaching trillions of calculations per second
The prototype for a revolutionary new general-purpose computer processor, which has the potential of reaching trillions of calculations per second.
Apr 24th, 2007
Read moreBerkeley issues nanotechnology material disclosure guidelines
The City of Berkeley has issued a 3-page Introduction to Manufactured Nanoscale Material Health & Safety Disclosure with reporting requirements for industry.
Apr 24th, 2007
Read moreIs science engaging with the public on nanotechnology?
Governments, academics and commercial bodies are all waiting to see if developments in nanotechnology will cause the same uproar as that generated by the biotech industry.
Apr 24th, 2007
Read moreFour universities collaborate to synthesize new nanotechnology materials, devices
The Army Research Office has awarded a potentially $7.5 million Multi-University Research Initiative (MURI) grant to develop electromechanical devices and high-performance membranes using ionic liquids.
Apr 24th, 2007
Read moreEverything starts with recognition
Scientists track at the atomic scale how individual molecules recognize each other.
Apr 24th, 2007
Read moreWinners of the 'Art in Nanotechnology' competition announced
Nanotechnology Victoria officially announced the winners of its inaugural prizes for Art in Nanotechnology during the 5th World Conference of Science.
Apr 24th, 2007
Read moreNebraska nanotechnology at BIO 2007
In Nebraska, research on nanoparticle sensors with sensitivity rivaling human fingers could give robots a delicate sense of touch.
Apr 24th, 2007
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