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Diatoms and Seashells Provide Lessons For Creating Nanocrystals - New Technology

Sandia National Laboratories researchers are developing complex nanomaterials that look strikingly similar to the microstructures of diatoms and seashells. The materials may have potential for a wide range of applications. Posted August 18 2003

From Sandia National Laboratories 26 Nov 2003

Defects In Carbon Nanotubes Revealed By Quantum Mechanics - New Technology

Northwestern University researchers have found a flaw in the empirical methods commonly used to assess deformations and defects in crystal structures. Now they are looking to quantum mechanics to provide a better perspective on nanotubes and reveal fractures that are otherwise invisible to analysis.

26 Nov 2003

Nanosized Guitar That Can Be Played With a Laser - New Technology

Cornell University researchers have built the worlds smallest playable guitar. The nanoguitar has silicon bars for 'strings'. The strings are 150 by 200 nanometres in cross-section and range from 6 to 12 micrometres in length. November 7 2003

26 Nov 2003

Self Assembling Nanoscale Transistor Made From DNA - New Technology

Scientists have harnessed the power of DNA to create a self-assembling nanoscale transistor. The research is a crucial step in the development of nanoscale devices, and is viewed as a major step towards developing nanoscale electronics. Posted November 2003

26 Nov 2003

Nano-Proprietary Announces the Principles of Remote Detection of Explosives - New Technology

Nano-Proprietary, Inc. through its subsidiary, Applied Nanotech, Inc. (ANI), today announced for the first time the concept of remote detection of explosives using nanodetectors. Posted November 24 2003

26 Nov 2003

Intel Creates 65 Nanometer SRAM Chips - New Product

Intel has claimed to have produced fully functional 65 nanometer SRAM chips using 12-inch (300mm) silicon wafers. They are expected to go into production in 2005. Posted November 24 2003

From Intel Silicon 26 Nov 2003

Nanoscale Model Catalyst Paves Way Toward Atomic-Level Understanding - New Technology

In an attempt to understand why ruthenium sulfide is so good at removing sulfur impurities from fuels, scientists have succeeded in making a model of this catalyst — nanoparticles supported on an inert surface — which can be studied under laboratory conditions. Posted September 8 2003

25 Nov 2003