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IBM Scientists Advance Genome Sequencing Through Nanotechnology

In an effort to build a nanoscale DNA sequencer, IBM (NYSE: IBM) scientists are drilling nano-sized holes in computer-like chips and passing DNA strands through them in order to read the information contained within their genetic code.

6 Oct 2009

DCG Systems Signs Agreement with Thermosensorik GmbH

DCG Systems, Inc. today announced an exclusive agreement with Thermosensorik GmbH to develop and market a line of thermal products based upon its Focal Plane Array (FPA) infrared cameras. Thermosensorik cameras are emplo...

5 Oct 2009

Quantum Mechanics Could Help Build Ultra-High-Res Electron Microscopes that Won't Destroy Living Cells

Electron microscopes are the most powerful type of microscope, capable of distinguishing even individual atoms. However, these microscopes cannot be used to image living cells because the electrons destroy the samples.

5 Oct 2009

New Technique Separating Ultra-FIns Dust by Size

Limit values for fine dust emissions are based on total particle weight. It is the ultra-fine particles, however, that are particularly harmful to health. A new technique separates them by size and identifies their composition - directly where they arise.

5 Oct 2009

FRT Introduces Multisensor Metrology Tool MicroProf TTV

At this year's Semicon Europa 2009, FRT again presents innovative wafer metrology solutions for R+D and process control tasks in MEMS, semiconductor, and photovoltaic production. A selection of FRT's products can...

From Fries Research + Technology GmbH 5 Oct 2009

Researchers Develop Self-Referencing Optrode that Can Measure Oxygen Intake in Real Time

A fiber-optic sensor created by a team of Purdue University researchers that is capable of measuring oxygen intake rates could have broad applications ranging from plant root development to assessing the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs.

5 Oct 2009

Researchers Develop New Method for Studying Bacterial Swimming

Researchers have developed a new method for studying bacterial swimming, one that allows them to trap Escherichia coli bacteria and modify the microbes' environment without hindering the way they move.

4 Oct 2009

Resolving Some of the Problems Scientists Face in Quantum Mechanics

Using quantum systems to simulate other quantum systems could resolve some of the problems scientists face in quantum mechanics. A review in Science this week (Friday October 2nd) outlines the main theoretical and experimental aspects of quantum simulation and emphasizes some of the challenges and promises of this fast-growing field.

2 Oct 2009

New ICCD Camera Sets Performance Benchmarks for Nanotechnology Studies

Princeton Instruments is pleased to introduce the PI-MAX® 3, an intensified CCD (ICCD) camera that meets researchers' continually evolving requirements for sensitivity, speed, and control in time-resolved imaging...

2 Oct 2009

Understanding Shale Rock in a Revolutionary Nanotechnology Way

The AURIGA® CrossBeam® FIB-SEM workstation, recently introduced by Carl Zeiss, now has demonstrated the ability to improve the analysis of shale rock's porosity and permeability.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 1 Oct 2009