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Quantum Clock Proves to be as Accurate as World's Most Accurate Clock

An atomic clock that uses an aluminum atom to apply the logic of computers to the peculiarities of the quantum world now rivals the world's most accurate clock, based on a single mercury atom. Both clocks are at least 10 times more accurate than the current U.S. time standard.

7 Mar 2008

New Research Shows How Rocks Can Conduct Electricity Under Certain Conditions

If the Flintstones had electricity, their wires might have been made of rock. New results in Science Express show that a chunk of hematite can conduct electrons under certain chemical conditions. In addition, the current causes some mineral surfaces to build up while others degrade. These results with iron oxide might be important for water quality, soil evolution, and environmental cleanup.

7 Mar 2008

Aerospace to Cosmetics Will Benefit From Harry Potter Inspired Nanotechnology Breakthrough of Invisibility Cloak for Nanoparticles

Carnegie Mellon University’s Michael Bockstaller and Krzysztof Matyjaszewski have created a version of Harry Potter’s famed “invisibility cloak” for nanoparticles. Through a collaborative effor...

7 Mar 2008

Sea Cucumbers and Nanotechnology Lead to Plastics That Can Change Softness When Exposed to Liquids

An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the departments of macromolecular science and engineering and biomedical engineering at the Case School of Engineering and the Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans A...

7 Mar 2008

Environmentally Safe and Friendly Nanoparticles to be Launched into Solar Cells, Nanotechnology Based Lighting and Security Devices

Voxtel is set to announce its entry into the business of manufacturing
“green” semiconductor and metal-oxide nanocrystals for a wide variety customer applications, including:
photovoltaic solar cells, electro-luminescent lighting, anti-counterfeiting taggants, and security
inks.

7 Mar 2008