The nanocytometer is a pocket-sized device that can rapidly identify diseases by testing a single drop of blood using an inexpensive disposable cartridge. The cartridges contain a silicon chip laden with artificial nanopores that mimic the filtration system of human cells.
Jul 3rd, 2007
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Researchers hope to unlock capabilities of carbon nanotubes.
Jul 3rd, 2007
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Controlling the color of very small particles of iron oxide suspended in water simply by applying an external magnetic field to the solution.
Jul 3rd, 2007
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French researchers have succeeded in making transistors from carbon nanotubes on a silicon substrate.
Jul 3rd, 2007
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Science fiction? No. Satire? No. A serious TV news report? Yes!
Jul 3rd, 2007
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To help engineering professionals and organizations benefit from the surge in nanotechnology R&D, Johns Hopkins' Engineering and Applied Science Programs for Professionals offers a Nanotechnology Option within its Master of Materials Science and Engineering program.
Jul 2nd, 2007
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Nanospheres could make production cheaper, faster and less toxic. They could produce a cleaner fuel and a cleaner glycerol co-product. And they could be used in existing biodiesel plants.
Jul 2nd, 2007
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Study suggests nanotube structures hold potential for creating synthetic tissue, muscles.
Jul 2nd, 2007
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Developments in nanotechnology help exploring ways to instill aging tissues and organs with indefinite life.
Jul 2nd, 2007
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By shining ultraviolet laser light on tiny molecules of azobenzene adhered on a layer of gold, scientists could force the molecules to change shape at will. Potentially, the molecules could be incorporated into nanomachines in the form of remotely controlled switches, pistons or other movable components.
Jul 2nd, 2007
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Police could use fingerprints to detect if suspects have handled explosives or cocaine in a process being developed by a UK nanotechnology company.
Jul 1st, 2007
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Researchers in the US and Japan have created a nanoscopic 'torch' that shines visible laser light on nanoscale structures, imaging them with high resolution.
Jun 29th, 2007
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New pilot scheme to bring European and Australian researchers closer together includes nanotechnology research.
Jun 29th, 2007
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A new report describes nanotechnology applications for civil security.
Jun 29th, 2007
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A novel technique for making molecules a thousand times more useful for quantum computing.
Jun 29th, 2007
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Scientists are reporting development of carbon nanotubes as a "longboat delivery system" that shows potential for addressing shortcomings that have hindered development of more generally applicable platinum-based anticancer drugs.
Jun 29th, 2007
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