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Nanosensors Detecting Possible Mutations in DNA

Researchers at the Cidetec-IK4 technological centre have developed electrochemical sensors that, amongst other functions, enable the detection of possible mutations in DNA in a more rapid manner that has been achieved to...

2 Mar 2009

Novel Techniques to Measure Distribution of Energy and Heat in Powered Carbon Nanotube Devices

IBM (NYSE: IBM) Research scientists today announced a landmark study in the field of nanoelectronics; the development and demonstration of novel techniques to measure the distribution of energy and heat in powered carbon nanotube devices.

2 Mar 2009

Teleportation to Transfer Quantum State Over Significant Distance

Although their achievements haven't yet risen to the sophistication of the Starship Enterprise's transporter room, physicists in recent years have learned how to fully transfer the identity of one particle onto another particle at a separate location--a form of teleportation made possible by the strange rules of quantum mechanics.

26 Feb 2009

Research Advances Nanowire Technology for Large-Scale Applications

Researchers at Northeastern created a network of nanowires that can be scaled up more efficiently and cost-effectively to create displays such as the NASDAQ sign in New York City's Times Square. Using Gallium nit...

26 Feb 2009

Applications of Micro and Nanosensors in Security, Health and Environmental Monitoring

Advances in micro and nanotechnology has significantly influenced the growth of next generation sensors which are small in size, consume less power, have better specificity and low weight. The availability of novel tools and techniques and the ability to develop new materials with unique properties have facilitated the development of novel sensors.

26 Feb 2009

Project Represents One of the Most Ambitious Electron Microscopy Development Efforts to be Undertaken

Carl Zeiss SMT today announced the creation of a technology development project that represents one of the most ambitious electron microscopy development efforts to be undertaken in recent years.

25 Feb 2009

Next Generation of Smaller More-Efficient Electronic Devices Could Be Based on Carbon Nanotubes

Scientists and engineers the world over have thought for years that the next generation of smaller, more-efficient electronic and photonic devices could be based on the use of carbon nanotubes, structures 10,000 times thinner than a human hair but with tremendous potential.

25 Feb 2009

Nanooptics and Nanophotonics News

Nanosensors Detecting Possible Mutations in DNA

Novel Techniques to Measure Distribution of Energy and Heat in Powered Carbon Nanotube Devices

Teleportation to Transfer Quantum State Over Significant Distance

Research Advances Nanowire Technology for Large-Scale Applications

Applications of Micro and Nanosensors in Security, Health and Environmental Monitoring

Project Represents One of the Most Ambitious Electron Microscopy Development Efforts to be Undertaken

Next Generation of Smaller More-Efficient Electronic Devices Could Be Based on Carbon Nanotubes

Engineers Use 'Nano-Origami' to Fold Nanoscale Materials into Simple 3-D Structures

New Microscope Uses "Silver Nanoparticle" to Reveal Hidden Details

World's Smallest Periscope to Look at Cells and Other Micro-Organisms

Nanopore-Based Sensor Enables Rapid and Precise Disease Diagnosis

Combining Nanofluids and Turbulators for Sustainable Energy

Enhancing Material Properties through Nanotube Encapsulation

Breakthrough in 2D Material Growth Opens Doors to Cleaner Energy and Next-Generation Technology

Brain-Inspired Nano-Tech Promises New Era for Electronics

Conversations on AFM: Applications of BioAFM in Life Science

Conversations on AFM: The Technology and History Behind AFM and SPM

Recent Advances in High-Speed Atomic Force Microscopy to Improve Research Into Protein Dynamics

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Characterization of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Injectables, and Proteins

The Future of Wound Care: Why Nanofibers are Key to Accelerated Healing

The Evolution of Lipid Nanoparticles

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