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New Bio-Inspired Zeolite Catalyst Enables Effective Methane Conversion

A new bio-inspired zeolite catalyst, developed by an international team with researchers from Technische Universit?M¿nchen (TUM), Eindhoven University of Technology and University of Amsterdam, might pave the way to small scale 'gas-to-liquid' technologies converting natural gas to fuels and starting materials for the chemical industry.

2 Jul 2015

Simple Method to Fabricate Tungsten Diselinide Thin Films for Direct Solar-to-Hydrogen Conversion

Storing solar energy as hydrogen is a promising way for developing comprehensive renewable energy systems. To accomplish this, traditional solar panels can be used to generate an electrical current that splits water molecules into oxygen and hydrogen, the latter being considered a form of solar fuel.

2 Jul 2015

Implantable Microfluid System Can Efficiently, Durably Stabilize Intraocular Pressure

Elevated or diminished eye pressure impairs our ability to see, and in the worst cases, can even lead to blindness. Until now, there has been no effective long-term treatment.

2 Jul 2015

Stable JILA Microscope Can Accurately Track DNA Molecules for Many Hours

JILA researchers have designed a microscope instrument so stable that it can accurately measure the 3D movement of individual molecules over many hours--hundreds of times longer than the current limit measured in seconds.

2 Jul 2015

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Acquires IBM's Microelectronics Business

GLOBALFOUNDRIES today announced that it has completed its acquisition of IBM? Microelectronics business.

2 Jul 2015

Xilinx Tapes Out Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC for Next-Generation Embedded Vision Systems Using TSMC's 16nm FF+

Xilinx, Inc. today announced it has taped out the industry's first All Programmable Multi-Processor SoC (MPSoC) using TSMC's 16FF+ process, targeting embedded vision, including ADAS and the path to autonomous vehicles, Industrial Internet of Things (I-IoT), and 5G wireless systems.

2 Jul 2015

Magnetic, Nanoscale Robotic Beads Target Blocked Arteries

Swarms of microscopic, magnetic, robotic beads could be scrubbing in next to the world's top vascular surgeons--all taking aim at blocked arteries.

2 Jul 2015

Stem Cells Communicate with Neighboring Cells Using Threadlike Nanotubes

When it comes to communicating with each other, some cells may be more "old school" than was previously thought.

2 Jul 2015

NIH Awards NDSU Researcher $1.35 Million Grant to Develop Targeted Colorectal Cancer Treatment

A researcher at North Dakota State University, Fargo, is receiving a four-year $1.35 million research project grant from the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health to develop a targeted treatment for colorectal cancer.

2 Jul 2015

NANOBIOTIX Authorized to Commence NBTXR3 Clinical Trial in Liver Cancers

NANOBIOTIX, a late clinical-stage nanomedicine company pioneering novel approaches for the local treatment of cancer, has been authorized to begin a new clinical trial in liver cancers for its lead NanoXray product, NBTXR3.

From Nanobiotix 2 Jul 2015

CEA-Leti Launches European Nano-Characterisation Laboratory Funded by the Horizon 2020 Programme

CEA-Leti today announced the launch of the European Nano-Characterisation Laboratory (EU-NCL) funded by the European Union? Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme.

From CEA-Leti 2 Jul 2015

Malvern Instruments Reports on a Successful Series of Nanoparticle Characterization Seminars

A series of highly interactive 2-day seminars delivered by Malvern Panalytical, which encompassed expert presentations and ?p close?practical workshops showcasing the latest in nanoparticle characterization technology, have been widely praised by attendees.

From Malvern Panalytical 1 Jul 2015

Oxford Instruments to Hold Free Webinar on NEMS and Nanotechnology

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology will host a free webinar with MIG, "The convergence of MEMS and Nanotechnology: Enabling future generations of NEMS devices", on the 9th July 2015, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM BST.

1 Jul 2015

Tiny Gel Particles Attached with Nanobodies Perform the Functions of Platelets

NIBIB-supported researchers have created tiny gel particles that can perform the same essential functions as platelets. The particles could one day be used to control excessive bleeding following traumatic injury or in individuals with impaired clotting due to an inherited condition or as a result of certain medications or chemotherapy.

1 Jul 2015

High-Speed AFM Helps Image Physical Properties of Live Breast Cancer Cells

Researchers who developed a high-speed form of atomic force microscopy have shown how to image the physical properties of live breast cancer cells, for the first time revealing details about how deactivation of a key protein may lead to metastasis.

1 Jul 2015

Nanotechnology News

New Bio-Inspired Zeolite Catalyst Enables Effective Methane Conversion

Simple Method to Fabricate Tungsten Diselinide Thin Films for Direct Solar-to-Hydrogen Conversion

Implantable Microfluid System Can Efficiently, Durably Stabilize Intraocular Pressure

Stable JILA Microscope Can Accurately Track DNA Molecules for Many Hours

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Acquires IBM's Microelectronics Business

Xilinx Tapes Out Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC for Next-Generation Embedded Vision Systems Using TSMC's 16nm FF+

Magnetic, Nanoscale Robotic Beads Target Blocked Arteries

Stem Cells Communicate with Neighboring Cells Using Threadlike Nanotubes

NIH Awards NDSU Researcher $1.35 Million Grant to Develop Targeted Colorectal Cancer Treatment

NANOBIOTIX Authorized to Commence NBTXR3 Clinical Trial in Liver Cancers

CEA-Leti Launches European Nano-Characterisation Laboratory Funded by the Horizon 2020 Programme

Malvern Instruments Reports on a Successful Series of Nanoparticle Characterization Seminars

Oxford Instruments to Hold Free Webinar on NEMS and Nanotechnology

Tiny Gel Particles Attached with Nanobodies Perform the Functions of Platelets

High-Speed AFM Helps Image Physical Properties of Live Breast Cancer Cells

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