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Experiments Show Higher Currents Lead to Self-Organized Helical Plasma

If you keep twisting a straight elastic string, at some moment it starts kinking in a wild way. Something similar occurs when one increases the electrical current flowing in a magnetized plasma doughnut: it takes on a wild helical shape, which spoils its performance.

2 Nov 2009

Determining the Best Way of Handling Delicate Wafers

Solar wafers for use in the production of photovoltaic systems are extremely sensitive. In a test and demonstration center research is being conducted on grippers to determine the best way of handling delicate wafers in order to optimize the production process.

2 Nov 2009

LCLS Embarks on Groundbreaking Research in Physics, Structural Biology and Chemistry

The first experiments are now underway using the world's most powerful X-ray laser, the Linac Coherent Light Source, located at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.

2 Nov 2009

Lasers Put a Shine on Metals

Polishing metal surfaces is a demanding but monotonous task, and it is difficult to find qualified young specialists. Polishing machines do not represent an adequate alternative because they cannot get to difficult parts of the surface. A new solution is provided by laser polishers.

2 Nov 2009

Researchers Develop Nanomaterial for Root Canal Treatment

A dentist carrying out root canal treatment will need to use a variety of compounds. These do not always bond together properly and sometimes expensive follow-up treatment has to be performed. But a new class of material meets the requirements and solves the problem.

2 Nov 2009

Experimental Verification of Reversed Cerenkov Radiation in Left-Handed Metamaterial

A team of physicists has directly observed a reverse shock wave of light in a specially tailored structure known as a left-handed metamaterial. Although it was first predicted over forty years ago, this is the first unambiguous experimental demonstration of the effect.

2 Nov 2009

Industrial-Scale Processing of Pure Carbon-Nanotube Fibers

Rice University scientists today unveiled a method for the industrial-scale processing of pure carbon-nanotube fibers that could lead to revolutionary advances in materials science, power distribution and nanoelectronics.

2 Nov 2009

Improving Our Understanding of How Nanomaterials Behave in the Body

Tiny, engineered nanomaterials can already be found in many consumer products, and have been hailed as having widespread future uses in areas ranging from medicine to industrial processes. However, little is known about ...

2 Nov 2009

mPhase Granted Patent for its Concept for Battery that is Safer for Environment

mPhase Technologies, Inc. (OTC.BB:XDSL - News) reported today that it has been granted a United States patent for its concept for a battery that is safer for the environment. mPhase's "greener" battery tech...

From MyPebble 2 Nov 2009

First Commercial Micro Fuel Cell Product Brought to Market

VIASPACE Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VSPC), an alternative energy company providing products and technology for renewable, clean energy, announced that new technology enabling fuel cells for micro applications has been pat...

2 Nov 2009

Use NMR Methodology To Elucidate Chemical Structure of Natural Compounds

A new nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) methodology being developed by Carnegie Mellon University's Roberto Gil has enabled a group of chemists to determine the correct chemical structure of a natural compound known as a withanolide, which has been shown to slow the growth of breast cancer cells.

2 Nov 2009

Roche Announces European and Asia Pacific Launch of NimbleGen CGX Arrays for Microarray-Based Cytogenetic Analysis

Roche Applied Science (SWX:RO) (SWX:ROG) (Pink Sheets: RHHBY) will announce the European and Asia Pacific launch of the NimbleGen CGX arrays for microarray-based cytogenetic analysis at a workshop series in four European...

2 Nov 2009

PLX Technology Completes New Design on 40nm Process Technology at TSMC

PLX Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLXT), a leading global supplier of software-enriched silicon connectivity solutions for the enterprise and consumer markets, today strengthened its industry leadership position by finishing a new design on 40nm process technology at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC).

From TSMC Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company 2 Nov 2009

Event Showcases Nanotechnology Initiative

Research into the most minuscule of things can have an enormous impact, as will become evident at "NANO: Science. Industry. Impact. 09". The event is set to take place at Tech Gate Vienna Monday, November 9, 20...

2 Nov 2009

Mentor Graphics Outlines its Strategy and Roadmap

Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today outlined its strategy and roadmap to help customers address the growing test challenges they face in moving to smaller process nodes and more complex, low-power, mixed-sig...

2 Nov 2009