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Work Demonstrates Future Electronic Devices can be Quickly Simulated on Advanced Computers

A simulation of electrical current moving through a futuristic electronic transistor has been modeled atom-by-atom in less than 15 minutes by Purdue University researchers.

17 Jun 2009

Flow of Water into and out from Cells Play Crucial Role in Several Types of Cancer

The flow of water into and out from the cell may play a crucial role in several types of cancer. Scientists at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have now found the gate that regulates the flow of water into yeast cells.

17 Jun 2009

"Things Always Break Faster when Stretched" isn't Always the Case

From balloons to rubber bands, things always break faster when stretched. Or do they? University of Illinois scientists studying chemical bonds now have shown this isn't always the case, and their results may have pr...

17 Jun 2009

International Council on Nanotechnology Introduces Interactive Feature to its Virtual Journal

The Rice University-based International Council on Nanotechnology (ICON), an international, multi-stakeholder organization based at Rice University, has introduced an interactive feature to its Virtual Journal of Nanotec...

From International Council on Nanotechnology - ICON 17 Jun 2009

Work Could Boost Quantum Information Processing and Allow More Precise Measurements

University of Oregon physicists have successfully landed a one-two punch on a tiny glass sphere, refrigerating it in liquid helium and then dosing its perimeter with a laser beam, to bring its naturally occurring mechanical vibrations to a near standstill.

17 Jun 2009

Will Nanotechnology Have a Huge Impact on the Field of Energy

Nanotechnologies for the Energy Market 2009, looks at whether nanotechnology has in fact had a huge impact on the energy sector. If so, in what way, and if not, why hasn't it? Cientifica, one of the best-respecte...

17 Jun 2009

Major Step Towards Unique and Highly Useful 21st Century Technology

It was an idea born out of curiosity in the physics lab, but now a new type of 'laser' for generating ultra-high frequency sound waves instead of light has taken a major step towards becoming a unique and highly ...

17 Jun 2009

"Glow or No Glow" Technique May Soon Help Defend Against Biological Weapons

A new National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) assay using a "glow or no glow" technique may soon help the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) defend the nation against a spectrum of biological weapons that could be used in a terrorist attack.

From National Institute of Standards and Tech (NIST) 17 Jun 2009

Taking Stretchable Electronics a Step Forward

EU-funded researchers in France and the US studying stickers peeling from windows have found a new way to control the fabrication of stretchable electronics. The results, published in the Proceedings of the National Acad...

17 Jun 2009

Leti Startup to Provide Improved Cancer Surgery

Leti, a leading global research center committed to creating and commercializing innovation in micro- and nanotechnologies, announced today that it has launched a new company, Fluoptics, that will improve surgery of some...

From CEA-Leti 17 Jun 2009

Researchers Developed Novel Concept Devices using Ferromagnetic Semiconductors

Spintronic devices have created enormous advances in microelectronics, leading to faster, instant-on start times and orders-of-magnitude increases in data storage capacity. Spintronics is short for spin transport electro...

17 Jun 2009

PNNL Announces Establishment of Pacific Northwest Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

The Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory announces the establishment of the Pacific Northwest Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.

16 Jun 2009

Opportunities in The Solar Market For Crystalline and Thin Film Solar Cells

Have economic conditions improved for solar cell manufacturers or just changed in the past six months are questions detailed in the report Opportunities in The Solar Market For Crystalline and Thin Film Solar Cells, publ...

16 Jun 2009

Report Forecasts the Size of MEMS Market in Mobile Phones

Research and Markets, leading source for international market research and market data, has announced the addition of "Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Market in Mobile Phones 2008-2012 " report to its offerings.

From Research and Markets 16 Jun 2009

MicroFluidic Systems Issued Patent for Cell Analysis

Microfluidic Systems, a privately-held company focused on the development of microfluidic systems for automated preparation of biological assays, announced today that they received patent number 7,541,166, entitled &quot...

16 Jun 2009