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Membrane fusion in the fast lane

Max Planck scientists develop new methods for the controlled initiation of membrane fusion and its observation with high temporal resolution in the microsecond regime.

Oct 19th, 2006

First demonstration of a working invisibility cloak

The cloak deflects microwave beams so they flow around a hidden object inside with little distortion, making it appear almost as if nothing were there at all.

Oct 19th, 2006

Dissecting the pros and cons of nanotechnologies

Will Nanosciences shape future society and how will citizens benefit from it? This was the question put to scientists, policy makers and stakeholders at a Nanocafe on 18 October in Brussels.

Oct 19th, 2006

Cellulose nanocrystals make plastic 3,000 times stronger

Researchers are developing ways to use cellulose from wood to strengthen plastics.

Oct 19th, 2006

Milk protein nanotubes offer encapsulation potential

The ability of the milk protein, alpha-lactalbumin, to self-assemble into nanotubes could offer the food industry with a novel and important ingredient for gelling and encapsulation.

Oct 18th, 2006

Nanoparticle sheets form spontaneously

CdTe nanocrystals mimic proteins.

Oct 18th, 2006

ICON issues review of nanotechnology practices

ICON today issued a comprehensive review of existing efforts to develop best practices for handling nanomaterials in the workplace.

Oct 18th, 2006

Physicists boost 'entanglement' of atom pairs

Physicists have taken a significant step toward transforming entanglement into a practical tool.

Oct 18th, 2006

CNRS ethics committee publishes nanotechnology recommendations

The Ethics Committee of the French National Centre for Scientific Research has published an opinion including eight recommendations on the ethical implications of nanosciences and nanotechnologies.

Oct 18th, 2006

New theory explains enhanced superconductivity in nanowires

An unusual phenomenon in which ultra-narrow wires show enhanced superconductivity when exposed to strong magnetic fields.

Oct 18th, 2006

New biomedical device uses nanotechnology to monitor hip implant healing, may reduce wait times

A self-powered wireless microsensor for monitoring the bone healing process after surgery.

Oct 17th, 2006

Creating nanodevices for delivery of vaccines

A team of Yale biomedical engineers and cell biologists received a $1-million award from the National Science Foundation to develop "smart nanoparticles" for the delivery of vaccines.

Oct 17th, 2006