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UCSB Scientists Demonstrate Ability to Move Microwave Single Photons Using Quantum Bits

Inspired by the popular confidence trick known as "shell game," researchers at UC Santa Barbara have demonstrated the ability to hide and shuffle "quantum-mechanical peas" –– microwave single photons –– under and between three microwave resonators, or "quantized shells."

2 Feb 2011

Yale Researchers Create New Class of Molecules to Destroy Cancer Stem Cells

A team of Yale University scientists has synthesized for the first time a chemical compound called lomaiviticin aglycon, leading to the development of a new class of molecules that appear to target and destroy cancer ste...

2 Feb 2011

More Than 10,000 Books Available for Review on Springer.com

Springer now offers more than 10,000 books for review on springer.com. The online book review copies encompass all fields of the English-language eBooks that have been published since 2006. This service is designed for j...

From Springer - Science and Technology Publishers 2 Feb 2011

Graphene to Improve the Performance of Windshieleds and Ship Hulls

Windshields that shed water so effectively that they don't need wipers. Ship hulls so slippery that they glide through the water more efficiently than ordinary hulls. These are some of the potential applications ...

2 Feb 2011

Imec and Coventor Combine Leading Expertise in IC and MEMS Design and Manufacturing

Coventor, the leading supplier of design technology for micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) and the nanoelectronics research center imec, today announced a strategic partnership to improve and expand the use of advanc...

1 Feb 2011

NanoSight Releases Latest NS200 Nanoparticle Characterization System

NanoSight, world-leading manufacturers of unique nanoparticle characterization technology announce the release of their latest NS200 nanoparticle characterization system. It will be shown and demonstrated for the first time at the renowned US Pittsburgh Conference and Exposition being held in 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia from March 14 until 17th, booth #519.

1 Feb 2011

University of Nottingham Chooses JPK Instrument ForceRobot 300 for Pharmaceutical Research

JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft matter, is pleased to report on the first work from the University of Nottingham who have chosen the ForceRobot® 300 system for their School of Pharmacy.

From Bruker BioAFM 1 Feb 2011

New Molecule-Selective Technology Can Make Biopsies Painless and Non-Invasive

Biopsies in the future may be painless and noninvasive, thanks to smart laser technology being developed at Michigan State University.

1 Feb 2011

Research Reports on Nanostructured Coatings and Microscopes

Market Publishers Ltd informs that new in-demand Future Markets, Inc research reports have been added to its catalogue. The World Market for Atomic Force Microscopes and AFM Probes: Revised and Updated to 2011. World...

1 Feb 2011

Plasmonics and Nanodomes Aid Development of Efficient Thin-Film Solar Cells

Researchers in solar energy speak of a day when millions of otherwise fallow square meters of sun-drenched roofs, windows, deserts and even clothing will be integrated with inexpensive solar cells that are many times thinner and lighter than the bulky rooftop panels familiar today.

1 Feb 2011