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Researchers Find Tiny Biomolecules for Imaging by Combining Laser and Atomic Force Microscopy

The researchers characterize their new technique as a neat solution to the "needle in a haystack" problem of nanoscale microscopy, but it's more like the difference between finding the coffee table in a darkened room either by walking around until you fall over it, or using a flashlight.

From National Institute of Standards and Tech (NIST) 11 Nov 2010

JPK Instruments Announces Symposium on Applications of SPM and Optical Tweezers a Hugh Success

For the ninth year, JPK Instruments hosted the ninth annual international symposium on the applications of scanning probe microscopy (SPM) and optical tweezers.

From Bruker BioAFM 10 Nov 2010

EYP Heads to NanoTech Campus

EYP Architecture and Engineering PC (EYP) of Albany announced plans to establish and expand its headquarters and operations at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) of the University at Albany. The move...

9 Nov 2010

Super-Twisted Light and 'HD Video Holography'

Various methods of scattering light and its potential applications in scientific and industrial procedures are taking the world by storm. The two most recent developments that have caught attention are, the formation of ...

9 Nov 2010

"Laser Targeting" for Nanoscale Microscopy:

From National Institute of Standards and Tech (NIST) 9 Nov 2010

TU Delft Professor Receives ERC Advanced Grant for Microscopic Technology Research

Professor Henny Zandbergen has been awarded an ERC Advanced Grant of 2.5 million euros for his research into improved microscopic technologies. The technologies enable Professor Zandbergen to visualise extremely small st...

8 Nov 2010

White House Wants to Broaden Applications of Nanotechnology

The White House is making efforts to garner public support for its plans for a $1.8 billion research and development program aimed at broadening the applications of nanotechnology. The National Nanotechnology Initiati...

4 Nov 2010

Medvedev Fosters Nanotechnology Growth in Russia

Reiterating its presence in the world of nanotechnology, Russia announced its plans for the establishment of an indigenous, full fledged nanotechnology branch on Wednesday. The announcement came from Russian President Dm...

4 Nov 2010

Research on Fluidity of Biological Membranes Using High-Powered Microscopes

Mix two parts cornstarch and one part water. Swirl your fingers in it slowly and the mixture is a smoothly flowing liquid. Punch it quickly with your fist and you meet a rubbery solid -- so solid you can jump up and ...

4 Nov 2010

Researcher Honored Work in Light Microscopy

The winner of the 2011 Hansen Family Award has been decided. The Board of Trustees of the Bayer Science + Education Foundation and the Scientific Committee for this award have presented Professor Stefan W. Hell with the EUR 75,000 prize, which is one of Germany’s most prestigious scientific accolades.

2 Nov 2010