G.P. Thomas

Gary graduated from the University of Manchester with a first-class honours degree in Geochemistry and a Masters in Earth Sciences. After working in the Australian mining industry, Gary decided to hang up his geology boots and turn his hand to writing.

When he isn't developing topical and informative content, Gary can usually be found playing his beloved guitar, or watching Aston Villa FC snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

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Articles from G.P.

Innsbruck Physicists Demonstrate New Interface for Information Transfer from Quantum Networks

The world of communication and information exchange is set to undergo major transformation with advancement in quantum technologies.

25 May 2012

Nanotechnology Paves the Way for Advances in Genome Sequencing

The first human genome sequencing was accomplished after 13 painstaking years of research at the cost of $3 billion. But recent advances in sequencing technology holds promise of rapid increase in speed of sequencing at the rate of 6 billion nucleotide bases every 6 h at a cost below $1000.

24 May 2012

Analog Devices’ MEMS Accelerometer Accurately Measures Concussive Forces and High-Impact Events

Analog Devices has unveiled a new analog 3-axis, high-g MEMS accelerometer called the ADXL377, which is the first commercially available accelerometer of its kind in the industry.

24 May 2012

Industrial Nanotech Completes Initial Energy-Saving Projects at Several US Facilities

Industrial Nanotech, a provider of nanoscience-based solutions, has reported the completion of initial installations of its Nansulate thermal insulation and protective coatings at the facilities of numerous key US manufacturers operating in the textile and paper industries for surface protection, insulation and personnel protection.

23 May 2012

Indian River State College Establishes Advanced Materials Laboratory in Collaboration with NanoProfessor

The Indian River State College (IRSC) has inaugurated its advance materials laboratory in the premises of its recently established Brown Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

23 May 2012

U.S. Federal Regulators Initiate Research Studies into Risks of Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology, which has widespread applications in various spheres such as electronics, food, health care products, personal products, pharmaceutical products and textiles has come under the scanner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration which has planned to launch a series of studies into the possible risks involved in nanotechnology.

23 May 2012

New Microfluidic Polymer to Monitor Glucose Levels

Engineers at the National University of Singapore and Singapore’s Institute of Microeletronics have developed a non-invasive technique to monitor glucose levels. Glucose is vital for the body because cells derive their energy from glucose. But an overdose of glucose could be detrimental as high levels of glucose result in undesirable changes to the inherent structure of a cell.

21 May 2012

Researchers Demonstrate Map of Carbon Nanotube Optical Transitions

A joint research team headed by Professor Wang Feng from the University of California, Berkeley, and Professor Wang Enge from the Peking University has designed a map of carbon nanotube optical transitions.

21 May 2012

Study Findings Help Design Next-Generation Nanocarriers

Researchers believe that atomic-scale design of pharmaceuticals will be instrumental in producing more accurate and efficient drugs. Computer simulations developed by a team headed by Ravi Radhakrishnan from the University of Pennsylvania will be helpful in optimizing these designs.

19 May 2012

Ecliptek Introduces New LVPECL Surface Mount MEMS Based Oscillators

Ecliptek, a provider of frequency control devices to the electronics industry, has announced the launch of four new series of low-voltage positive emitter-coupled logic (LVPECL) surface mounted MEMS based oscillators.

18 May 2012