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World's smallest controlled heat source studies explosives at the nanoscale

Using nanometer scale analysis techniques and quantities too small to explode, researchers have mapped the temperature and length-sale factors that make explosives behave the way they do.

September 8, 2006 Read more

Spinning new theory on particle spin brings science closer to quantum computing

Physicists have devised a potentially groundbreaking theory demonstrating how to control the spin of particles without using superconducting magnets.

September 8, 2006 Read more

New report on nanotechnology in agriculture and food looks at potential applications, benefits and risks

The nanotech food market is growing rapidly and will reach over $20 billion by 2010.

September 7, 2006 Read more

Beyond Beauty lifts the lid on nanotechnology

The first of two conferences at the Paris expo with a focus on nanotechnology relating to UV filters.

September 7, 2006 Read more

From bubbles to capsules

Making silicon dioxide nanocapsules by frothing polymers with supercritical carbon dioxide.

September 7, 2006 Read more

Ultrasound can deliver drugs

Researchers have shown how ultrasound energy can briefly "open a door" in the protective outer membranes of living cells to allow entry of drugs and other therapeutic molecules.

September 6, 2006 Read more

Container transport on a nano scale

By using polymers containing iron, it is possible to make intelligent containers of which the access of molecules can be regulated in a chemical way.

September 6, 2006 Read more

Engineers demonstrate laser nano antenna

New laser could lead to higher density DVDs, more powerful microscopes and novel tools for biology and engineering.

September 6, 2006 Read more

Nanoscientists create biological switch from spinach molecule

Nanoscientists have transformed a molecule of chlorophyll-a from spinach into a complex biological switch that has possible future applications for green energy, technology and medicine.

September 5, 2006 Read more

Switchable lotus effect

Researchers have synthesized a compound in the diarylethene family whose surface becomes super-water-repellent on command.

September 5, 2006 Read more

Targeting buckyballs with antibodies

A new method for attaching tumor-targeting antibodies to the surface of buckyballs.

September 5, 2006 Read more

Improving magnetic nanoparticle design

Numerous groups are attempting to use iron nanoparticles in medical imaging applications. Researchers are also developing magnetic nanoparticles as miniature thermal scalpels for killing tumors as well as imaging them.

September 5, 2006 Read more

Quantum dots probe cell death

Aiming to help researchers get a better handle on how anticancer agents are triggering cell death, investigator have developed a quantum dot nanodevice that can detect and image apoptosis, also known as programmed cell death.

September 5, 2006 Read more

Gold nanoparticles prove to be hot stuff

Gold nanoparticles can heat up fast, by tens of degrees in just a few nanoseconds, which could either damage the molecules or help study them.

August 31, 2006 Read more

Nano-signals get a boost from magnetic spin waves

Researchers have figured out how nanoscale microwave transmitters gain greater signal power than the sum of their parts.

August 31, 2006 Read more

Molecular motor helps cells tell which way is up

Researchers show how a newly discovered molecular motor helps a cell determine which way is up.

August 31, 2006 Read more