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Researchers Successfully Isolate Sample of Positronium Atoms

Positronium is a short-lived system in which an electron and its anti-particle are bound together. In 2007, physicists at the University of California, Riverside created molecular positronium, a brand-new substance, in the laboratory.

3 May 2010

NetLogic Integrates TSMC’s 28nm Node into its Next-Generation Processors

NetLogic Microsystems, Inc., a worldwide leader in high-performance intelligent semiconductor solutions for next-generation Internet networks, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, today announced an extension of their long-standing collaboration to include TSMC’s NEXSYS™ 28HP (28nm high performance) semiconductor process node for NetLogic Microsystems’ next-generation knowledge-based processors, multi-core processors and 10/40/100Gigabit PHY.

From TSMC Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company 3 May 2010

NPL Supports HPA to Advance Research on Toxicology of Nanoparticles

NPL has recently been helping the Health Protection Agency (HPA) set up the National Nanotoxicology Research Centre (NNRC) at their Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards with the aim of advancing research into the possible toxic effects of nanoparticles.

3 May 2010

NanoSteel to Deliver Presentation on its Super Hard Steel Alloys at ITSC 2010

The NanoSteel® Company, a leader in nanostructured steel alloy surface technologies, announces that a presentation highlighting how hardness and wear resistance of NanoSteel’s Super Hard Steel® alloys for thermal spray coatings can increase service life in elevated temperatures will be delivered at the 2010 International Thermal Spray Conference and Exhibition (ITSC) in Singapore, May 3-5.

3 May 2010

Analysis on Printed and Thin Film Photovoltaics

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/853414/thin_film_photovol) has announced the addition of the "Thin Film Photovoltaics and Batteries 2010-2020" report to their offering. This...

3 May 2010

Rotaxane Molecules of Genetic Material Open Up New Possibilities in the Field of Nanorobotics

Scientists at the University Bonn have succeeded in producing a molecule consisting of a double-stranded DNA - the so-called rotaxane - whose individual parts are movableFor years, biochemists have been puzzling over rot...

3 May 2010

Rice's Year of Nanotechnology Celebration Puts Focus on Education

Rice University's Nobel Prize-winning researchers dreamed of solving the world's problems, but that can only happen if new generations learn to carry on their work. That's a prime reason the tier-one university is celebrating the Year of Nano in 2010, the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the carbon 60 atom - aka the buckminsterfullerene, or buckyball.

3 May 2010

Three of CRANN's PIs Announced as Award Winners under SFI's Principal Investigator Programme

Three of CRANN's PIs were today announced as award winners under Science Foundation Ireland's Principal Investigator Programme. Prof Martin Hegner (TCD), Dr Justin Holmes and Prof Michael Morris (UCC) were awarde...

2 May 2010

CRANN's Advanced Microscopy Laboratory Officially Opens

The AML is a world class nanoscience research, which features some of the world's most advanced microscopes allowing material to be viewed at the atomic scale. It will allow Ireland to compete globally to win new research funding and foreign direct investment that previously would have been beyond our capability.

2 May 2010

Special Sensor Detecting Micro-Fissures and Warn of Impending Breakage of Glass

Modern glass facades inform the architecture of major cities throughout the world. In recent years, however, there have been cases of broken glass, with collapsing facades endangering passers-by. Now, a special sensor can detect micro-fissures and warn of impending breakage beforehand.

1 May 2010

Perfectly Non-Reflecting Nnaocoating on Displays and Through Eyeglasses

A new nanocoating ensures a perfectly non-reflecting view on displays and through eyeglasses. The necessary surface structure is applied to the polymeric parts during manufacture, obviating the need for a separate process step. The hybrid coating has further advantages: the components are scratch-proof and easy to clean.

1 May 2010

Scientists Discover How Cells Ensure Correct Distribution of Proteins Throughout their Interior

All life on earth is threatened by chaos. In this sense, a cell is like a ship which could at any moment sink in a sea of chaos. It must constantly consume energy to maintain the same level of order to avoid going under - metaphorically speaking, the infiltrating water of chaos needs to be pumped out, permanently.

30 Apr 2010