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Nanowire structures for batteries built with viruses

MIT scientists have harnessed the construction talents of tiny viruses to build ultra-small nanowire structures for use in very thin lithium-ion batteries.

Apr 6th, 2006

Scientists develop new way to explore and control atom-scale magnetism

IBM scientists have developed a powerful new technique for exploring and controlling magnetism at its fundamental atomic level.

Apr 6th, 2006

Fullerenes show promise in reducing radiation side effects

Using transparent zebrafish embryos, researchers at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia have shown that fullerenes can help fend off damage to normal tissue from radiation.

Apr 6th, 2006

Government officials in Germany recall nanotech product

Officials in Germany have issued what appears to be the first health-related recall of a nanotechnology product.

Apr 5th, 2006

Nanodots boost superconductivity

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) researchers have demonstrated a way to sustain high supercurrents in wires in the presence of a large applied magnetic field ? a step which could greatly expand practical applications of superconductors.

Apr 4th, 2006

Researchers develop new procedure to synthesize quantum dots

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis researchers have developed a new procedure for the synthesis of quantum dots.

Apr 4th, 2006

Nanoparticles may pose threat to liver cells, say scientists

University of Edinburgh scientists will assess whether nanoparticles can cause damage to the cells of the liver.

Apr 4th, 2006

Ultra-sensitive detection of trace amounts of proteins using fluorescent nanoparticles

AIST in Japan has succeeded in the synthesis of unique high quality fluorescent quantum dots, and the development of nano-biohybrid materials for protein and DNA/RNA measurements using quantum dots.

Apr 4th, 2006

Successful development of a desktop apparatus enabling nanometer-scale fabrication

AIST in Japan has succeeded in the development of a nano-fabrication technique utilizing a thermal lithography method resulting from the combination of visible-light lithography using a semi-conductor laser with a thermally nonlinear material.

Apr 4th, 2006

New record set for smallest X-ray nano-spot

An award-winning device developed at Argonne National Laboratory has set a world record for tiny spot size with a hard X-ray beam.

Apr 3rd, 2006

Scientists to tackle illness with silver nanoparticles

Research to be carried out at the University of Leicester will develop silver nanoparticles, in a form which can play a significant role to play in combating MRSA, Cystic Fibrosis and AIDS, as well as the treatment of wounds.

Mar 31st, 2006

How the eardrum of a locust could lead to tiny microphones

Being able to hear the smallest of noises is a matter of life or death for many insects, but for the scientists studying their hearing systems understanding how insect ears can be so sensitive could lead to new microphones able to capture and analyse extremely faint sounds.