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Next Generation Multiple Sclerosis Drug Based on "Buckyballs"

If you're of a certain age, you'll remember Buckminster Fuller's distinctive "geodesic domes" - soccer-ball-shaped structures that the late futurist envisioned as ideal human domiciles. Tel Aviv University chemists remember them too - and are now putting them to use in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS).

19 Mar 2009

Graphene to Play Key Role in Future of Electronics

New research findings at MIT could lead to microchips that operate at much higher speeds than is possible with today's standard silicon chips, leading to cell phones and other communications systems that can transmit data much faster.

19 Mar 2009

PolyOne Announces Agreement to Develop Carbon-Nanotube Thermoplastic Composites

PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, and Zyvex Performance Materials, a recognized worldwide leader in carbon nanotube-enhanced applications, today...

12 Mar 2009

Advances in Polymer Processing: From Macro- to Nano- Scales

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Woodhead Publishing Ltd's new report "Advances in Polymer Processing: From Macro- to Nano- Scales" to their offering. Processing techniques are critica...

11 Mar 2009

Intel Announces Winners of America's Oldest and Most Prestigious Pre-College Science Competition

Honoring the next generation of American innovators, Intel Corporation today announced the winners of America's oldest and most prestigious pre-college science competition, the Intel Science Talent Search, a program of Society for Science + the Public.

10 Mar 2009

Global Markets and Applications of Nanotechnology in the Automotive Sector

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Markets and Applications of Nanotechnology in the Automotive Sector" report to their offering. The automotive industry is an early adopter of n...

From Research and Markets 10 Mar 2009

Study Finds Nanotube Structures Could Improve Electric Motors

New research from Rice University and the University of Oulu in Oulu, Finland, finds that carbon nanotubes could significantly improve the performance of electrical commutators that are common in electric motors and generators.

10 Mar 2009

Conference on Nanotechnology's Growing Role in Creating Future Electronics

Researchers at Discovery Park are joining colleagues from Indian and other U.S. institutions for a three-day conference this week at Purdue University on nanotechnology's growing role in creating future electronics.

9 Mar 2009

Researchers Discover New Applications for Spinning Carbon Nanotubes

The University of Cincinnati has long been known for its world-record-breaking carbon nanotubes. Now researchers at the University of Cincinnati have discovered new uses by spinning carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into longer fibers with additional useful properties.

9 Mar 2009

SVTC Technologies Announces Expansion of Analytical Services Capabilities

SVTC Technologies, a leading independent company providing development and commercialization services for silicon-based technologies, today announced an expansion of its Analytical Services capabilities to encompass mark...

9 Mar 2009