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Magnetic Force Microscope Effectively Scans Tiny Honeycomb Dipole Islands

Spin ice can be used to examine exotic properties of magnetic systems. Surprising observations have been made by physicists working with Prof. Dr. Hartmut Zabel at the Ruhr-Universität, using magnetic islands only micrometres in size that are placed on a periodic lattice with honeycomb symmetry.

5 Aug 2010

Molecular Diagnostics Conference to be Held in Colorado

Premier International Conference Will Highlight Breakthroughs in Diagnosis and Patient Management in an Era of Personalized Medicine. As scientists understand more about a tumor’s underlying biology, personalized medi...

5 Aug 2010

Researchers Measure Quantum Oscillations of Valence Electrons Using Spectroscopy Technique

An international team of scientists led by groups from the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (MPQ) in Garching, Germany, and from the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the University of California at Berkeley has used ultrashort flashes of laser light to directly observe the movement of an atom's outer electrons for the first time.

5 Aug 2010

New Brochure Details CATLAB Integrated Micro-Reactor/Mass Spectrometers

Hiden release their new brochure detailing the CATLAB integrated micro-reactor/mass spectrometer system. The system comprises two close-coupled modules optimised for continuous real-time analysis of catalytic activity together with simultaneous evaluation of multiple reaction components, providing overall response times of less than 0.5 sec.

From Hiden Analytical 4 Aug 2010

Analytik Purchase New Premises

Analytik is pleased to announce it has purchased a prestigious new premises based just outside Cambridge. The grade II listed property, a refurbished 17th Century Barn offers a convenient location and a major expansion in floor space – both of which will help Analytik to further improve its service to customers.

From Analytik Ltd 4 Aug 2010

Hundreds Expected to Attend Event On Clean Energy Technologies Hosted by UAlbany NanoCollege

More than 300 attendees, including leading executives from the energy industry, state and federal government officials, venture capitalists and university researchers, will gather to promote the growth of clean energy and environmentally friendly technologies at the fifth annual New Energy Symposium.

4 Aug 2010

Nanotechnology Counters Hazards from Toxic Drywall

A nanomaterial originally developed to fight toxic waste is now helping reduce debilitating fumes in homes with corrosive drywall. Developed by Kenneth Klabunde of Kansas State University, and improved over three deca...

4 Aug 2010

ANSI Announces Availability of Workshop Report on Nanomedicine Terminology and Standards

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) would like to inform all constituents that a workshop report on nanomedicine terminology and standards is now freely available. The report was developed following a wo...

4 Aug 2010

DFI Nanotechnology Completes World's First All-Glass Vapor Chamber

Diamon-Fusion International, Inc. (DFI Nanotechnology), global developer and exclusive licensor of patented hydrophobic nanotechnologies, announced today the completion of the world’s first all-glass vapor chamber, constructed by DFI’s licensee Blinds Aluminum + Glass, Ltd.

From DFI- Diamon-Fusion International, Inc. 4 Aug 2010

Nanofluidic "Staircase" Separateing and Measuring Mixture Of Different-Sized Fluorescent Nanoparticles

Following this guiding principle, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have engineered a nanoscale fluidic device that functions as a miniature "multi-tool" for working with nanoparticles—objects whose dimensions are measured in nanometers, or billionths of a meter.

From National Institute of Standards and Tech (NIST) 4 Aug 2010

Invention May Help Purify Process For Making Semiconductors

In a step toward solving a long-standing problem in semiconductor manufacturing, scientists at JILA and collaborators have used their unique version of a "fine-toothed comb" to detect minute traces of contaminant molecules in the arsine gas used to make a variety of photonics devices.

From National Institute of Standards and Tech (NIST) 4 Aug 2010

Nanotechnology Corporation Reveals Technology Roadmap on LEDs

The roadmap “The use of nanotechnologies in the manufacturing of Light-emitting diodes” describes the different types of light-emitting devices and compares their possible market future with trends observed c...

4 Aug 2010

Oxford Instruments Launches Next Generation SDD Technology

The X-Max range of large area silicon drift detectors has been leading the market for over 2 years. Now, Oxford Instruments has launched the next generation, offering unrivalled resolution down to 124eV Mn and 48eV C. ...

From Oxford Instruments plc 4 Aug 2010

Fund Awarded to Customize GigOptix's Thin Film Polymer on Silicon Modulators

GigOptix, a leading supplier of electronic and electro-optic semiconductor products for optical communications systems, today announced that it has secured a grant for $200,000 in research and development funds to customize the Company’s proprietary LX8400 40Gb/s Thin Film Polymer on Silicon (TFPS™) Mach Zehnder (MZ) modulator for use in an ongoing Government Supercomputing program.

4 Aug 2010

DuPont's New Nanofiber-Based Separator Enhances Performance of Li-Ion Batteries

To reduce the use of fossil fuels and to meet the growing demand for hybrid and electric vehicles, DuPont has introduced the first nanofiber-based polymeric battery separator that boosts the performance and safety of lithium ion batteries.

From DuPont 4 Aug 2010