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Researchers Study a Strange State of Matter in Helium

When helium is cooled to around 4 degrees above absolute zero, it turns liquid. Make it a couple of degrees cooler, and it becomes a "superfluid" that flows without resistance from its container, just as electrons flow without resistance in a superconductor.

30 Apr 2009

Center for Molecular Electrocatalysis to Study Catalysis for Solar Energy and Fuel Cells

The Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory will be home to one of 46 new multi-million-dollar Energy Frontier Research Centers announced earlier this week by the White House in conjunction with a speech delivered by President Barack Obama at the annual meeting of the National Academy of Sciences.

30 Apr 2009

SpectraFluidics Expands Relationship with U.S. Army to Develop Next Generation Handheld Explosive Detectors

SpectraFluidics Inc., a company that specializes in developing trace level chemical detection technology, recently expanded its relationship with the U.S. Army to develop the next generation of handheld explosive detecto...

30 Apr 2009

Innovative Treatment for Infections of Respiratory Tract in Cystic Fibrosis Patients Received Orphan Drug Designation in US

An innovative treatment for infections of the respiratory tract in cystic fibrosis patients has received orphan drug designation in the US. Axentis Pharma of Zurich, Switzerland announced today that this sought-after des...

30 Apr 2009

Nanotechnology Explorations for Educators

The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering ("CNSE") of the University at Albany hosted 40 educators from 16 Capital Region school districts on April 29 and 30 for an in-depth look at the exciting world of nanotechnology, including discussions regarding the development of new educational initiatives and partnerships designed to give students a window into their future careers.

From College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, University at Albany 30 Apr 2009

Particles Infused with Nitric Oxide Promotes Wound Healing

Scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have combined their revolutionary new drug-delivery system with a powerful antimicrobial agent to treat potentially deadly drug-resistant staph infe...

30 Apr 2009

First Carbon Nanotube Device that Can Detect the Entire Visible Spectrum of Light

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have created the first carbon nanotube device that can detect the entire visible spectrum of light, a feat that could soon allow scientists to probe single molecule transformations.

30 Apr 2009

Center for Functional Nanostructures to Receive Funding for Another Four Years

Following a successful second funding period, the first three DFG Research Centres will again be extended and will continue for another four years. This decision was made by the Joint Committee of the Deutsche Forschungs...

30 Apr 2009

Live Web Seminar Demonstrating Hardware and Software Solutions for Spectral Microscopy Applications in Nanotechnology

Join ITT Visual Information Solutions, CytoViva, and Bruxton Corporation for a live web seminar demonstrating hardware and software solutions for spectral microscopy applications in nanomedicine, nanomaterials, nanotoxic...

30 Apr 2009

Researchers Recorded the Highest Known Breakdown Strength for Bulk Glass Ever Measured

Materials researchers at Penn State University have reported the highest known breakdown strength for a bulk glass ever measured. Breakdown strength, along with dielectric constant, determines how much energy can be stored in an insulating material before it fails and begins to conduct electricity.

30 Apr 2009

Improving Our Understanding of How Gases and Liquids Interact with Solid Surfaces

A team of Vanderbilt engineers will play a key role in a new federal effort to significantly improve our understanding of how gases and liquids interact with solid surfaces - basic studies that have potential application...

30 Apr 2009

Brookhaven Lab's Satoshi Ozaki Recognized for Contributions to Science

Satoshi Ozaki, a physicist at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory, will be honored as a distinguished Asian American professional at a ceremony on May 9 at the annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration to be held at Stony Brook University's Charles B. Wang Center.

From Brookhaven National Laboratory 30 Apr 2009

New Approach to Imaging that Does Not Require Traditional CCD or CMOS Video Camera

Ultrafast, light-sensitive video cameras are needed for observing high-speed events such as shockwaves, communication between living cells, neural activity, laser surgery and elements of blood analysis. To catch such elu...

30 Apr 2009

Agreement Focused on sp3's CVD Diamond Products for Thermal Management Applications

sp3 Diamond Technologies, Inc. (sp3), a leading supplier of diamond film products, equipment and services, today announced that Adams Technical Sales (ATS) has been engaged as a sales representative, and will be responsible for increasing sales of sp3's chemical vapor deposition (CVD) diamond products for thermal management applications.

30 Apr 2009

Report Focuses on MEMS Energy Harvesting Devices from Both Technology and Market Points of View

Research and Markets has announced the addition of our report on MEMS energy harvesting devices to their offering. Market driver analysis for challenges that go beyond energy density! OBJECTIVES OF THE REPORT T...

From Research and Markets 30 Apr 2009

Nanotechnology News

Researchers Study a Strange State of Matter in Helium

Center for Molecular Electrocatalysis to Study Catalysis for Solar Energy and Fuel Cells

SpectraFluidics Expands Relationship with U.S. Army to Develop Next Generation Handheld Explosive Detectors

Innovative Treatment for Infections of Respiratory Tract in Cystic Fibrosis Patients Received Orphan Drug Designation in US

Nanotechnology Explorations for Educators

Particles Infused with Nitric Oxide Promotes Wound Healing

First Carbon Nanotube Device that Can Detect the Entire Visible Spectrum of Light

Center for Functional Nanostructures to Receive Funding for Another Four Years

Live Web Seminar Demonstrating Hardware and Software Solutions for Spectral Microscopy Applications in Nanotechnology

Researchers Recorded the Highest Known Breakdown Strength for Bulk Glass Ever Measured

Improving Our Understanding of How Gases and Liquids Interact with Solid Surfaces

Brookhaven Lab's Satoshi Ozaki Recognized for Contributions to Science

New Approach to Imaging that Does Not Require Traditional CCD or CMOS Video Camera

Agreement Focused on sp3's CVD Diamond Products for Thermal Management Applications

Report Focuses on MEMS Energy Harvesting Devices from Both Technology and Market Points of View

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