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UW-Madison to Present Series of Public Nanotechnology Events During Nano Days

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) on Nanostructured Interfaces presents NanoDays 2009, part of the second annual nationwide festival of educational programs abo...

21 Mar 2009

WITec Introduces New Software Package for Advanced Data Evaluation and Chemometric Image Processing

WITec, a manufacturer of high-resolution Optical and Scanning Probe Microscopy solutions, has introduced the WITec Project Plus software package for advanced data evaluation and chemometric image processing.

From Oxford Instruments WITec 20 Mar 2009

New Lab-on-a-Chip Could Lead to Better Cancer Therapies

Johns Hopkins engineers have invented a method that could be used to help figure out how cancer cells break free from neighboring tissue, an "escape" that can spread the disease to other parts of the body.

18 Mar 2009

HORIBA Scientific to Host Special Workshop on Fluorescence Instrumentation

To open access to the powerful tools of fluorescence, HORIBA Scientific is organizing a special workshop to be held in Prague, June 3-5. Not only will this give every researcher a chance to experience the start of the art in fluorescence instrumentation with hands-on sessions, but internationally known experts in the field will provide deep insight in the topics of current interest.

From HORIBA 18 Mar 2009

New Approach to Microscopy Opens up the Wonders of the Molecular World

A new approach to microscopy is opening up the wonders of the molecular world, allowing researchers to examine organic molecules and delicate crystals as they grow, atom by atom. Dr Andrew Humhpris, co-founder of the original technology and now Chief Technology Officer of Infinitesima, explains how this University spin-out has turned into a leading-edge company.

17 Mar 2009

Conference Features Breakthroughs in Next-Generation Metamaterials

The world's largest international conference on optical communications begins next week and continues from March 22-26 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego. The Optical Fiber Communication Conference and E...

17 Mar 2009

University of Tokyo Places Order for Photoresist Developer from EV Group

EV Group (EVG), a leading supplier of wafer bonding and lithography equipment for the MEMS, nanotechnology and semiconductor markets, today announced that they have received an order for its EVG101D, a photoresist developer, from the University of Tokyo.

From EV Group 17 Mar 2009

LOT-Oriel Announces Availability of Ambios Q-Scope Scanning Probe Microscope

LOT-Oriel are proud to announce the availability of Ambios Q-Scope™ Scanning Probe Microscope - the industry's most cost-effective, complete, and turnkey SPM/AFM systems available

From Quantum Design UK and Ireland Ltd 16 Mar 2009

Researchers Discover New Nanocatalyst Synthesis Technique

Materials containing bimetallic nanoparticles are attractive in vast technological fields because of their unique catalytic, electronic, and magnetic properties. One of the most promising of the bunch is made from palladium and gold, an alloy that could be used in a wide variety of catalytic activities including the water-gas shift reaction and the oxidation of carbon dioxide - both important steps in alternative energy applications like fuel cells.

16 Mar 2009

Using Unique Combination of Microscopes, Researchers Reveal How Bacteria 'Breathe' Toxic Metals

Researchers are studying some common soil bacteria that "inhale" toxic metals and "exhale" them in a non-toxic form. The bacteria might one day be used to clean up toxic chemicals left over from nuclear weapons production decades ago.

16 Mar 2009