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Contact through silver particles in ink

Conductor paths in sensor systems have to be correctly 'wired'. Now, instead of using obtrusive connecting wires, researchers print the conductor paths. The connections thus produced are thinner, and the sensor delivers more accurate measurements.

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Environmental fate of nanoparticles depends on properties of water carrying them

The fate of carbon-based nanoparticles spilled into groundwater - and the ability of municipal filtration systems to remove the nanoparticles from drinking water - depend on subtle differences in the solution properties of the water carrying the particles, a new study has found.

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The light of silence

Scientists have found a way of protecting quantum systems against noise using adaptively 'shaped' pulses of laser light.

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IPC and Jisso International Council sponsor technical seminar

Hosted by Georgia Institute of Technology, the event will provide information on the latest trends in interconnection technologies used in electronic products.

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nanoTruck und Nanotechnologie live' beim Offenen Campus in Zweibruecken

Mit der Dialog-Initiative 'nanoTruck - Hightech aus dem Nanokosmos', einem brandneuen rollenden Ausstellungsformat des Bundesministeriums fuer Bildung und Forschung (BMBF), wartet am 16. Mai ein ganz besonderes Highlight auf die Besucher des diesjaehrigen Offenen Campus des FH-Standortes Zweibruecken

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Nano-designed transistors with disordered materials, but high performance

Engineers propose the use of clever transistor structure designs to overcome some of the issues with obtaining suitably low power and high speed operations in standard material systems.

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Current pulses make the switch

The magnetic reversal in ferromagnetic nanowires by current pulses opens the way to novel spintronics applications.

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Superfluidity in one and three dimensions

The onset of superfluidity in helium-4 adsorbed within a network of nanoscopic pores depends on the dimensionality of these pores.

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Unique Harvard-MIT alliance joins forces with The Journal of Life Sciences to foster greater understanding of convergence in healthcare

The Harvard-MIT Division of Health Science and Technology and The Journal of Life Sciences announced today the formation of a strategic partnership committed to fostering greater understanding of the convergence of computing, engineered devices, and biological innovation within healthcare.

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Spiraling nanotrees offer new twist on growth of nanowires

Since scientists first learned to make nanowires, the tiny wires just a few millionths of a centimeter thick have taken many forms, including nanobelts, nanocoils and nanoflowers - and now pine trees.

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Sandia researcher examines the physics of carbon nanotubes

Sandia National Laboratories carbon nanotube research is led by physicist Francois Leonard.

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International Council on Nanotechnology releases global research needs assessment

Diverse group of stakeholders take on challenge of predicting nanotechnology's risks.

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Partners video magazine explores the new frontier of nanotechnology

USDA's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) released the latest episode of Partners Video Magazine titled The Science of Small, a 30-minute exploration into the groundbreaking world of nanotechnology.

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Forensic nanotechnology device detects latent prints on human skin

Using a field portable system being developed by ChemImage and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, investigators at crime scenes will be able to detect latent prints on human skin.

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Groups file legal action for EPA to stop sale of 200+ nanosilver products

The International Center for Technology Assessment (CTA) and a coalition of consumer, health, and environmental groups today filed a legal petition with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), demanding the agency use its pesticide regulation authority to stop the sale of numerous consumer products now using nano-sized versions of silver.

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Arizona scientists report on world's fastest nanomotor

In a major step toward a practical energy source for powering tomorrow?s nanomachines, researchers in Arizona report development of a new generation of sub-microscopic nanomotors that are up to 10 times more powerful than existing motors.

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