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Microscopy Society of America Honors Biology Professor with Distinguished Scientist Award

When David DeRosier first entered the University of Chicago as an undergraduate, he wanted to major in cosmology and study the universe. But, in the end, he decided to go smaller. Much, much smaller.

21 Aug 2013

3D Graphene May Replace Platinum in Solar Cells Without Degrading Efficiency

One of the most promising types of solar cells has a few drawbacks. A scientist at Michigan Technological University may have overcome one of them.

21 Aug 2013

Novel Spectrometer Measures Vibrations Between Atoms to Determine 3D Form of Molecules

A Rice University laboratory has improved upon its ability to determine molecular structures in three dimensions in ways that challenge long-used standards.

16 Aug 2013

Nanoscale Plasma Processing Seminars - co-hosted by Oxford Instruments and Cornell University

Leader in the manufacture of plasma etch and deposition systems, Oxford Instruments is continuing its successful programme of Seminars with ‘Nanoscale Plasma Processing’ at Cornell University, Ithaca, USA on ...

From Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology 14 Aug 2013

Updated Analysis of Global Molecular Diagnostics Markets

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Jain PharmaBiotech's new report "Global Molecular Diagnostics Report 2013 - Detailed Analysis on Technologies, Markets and 336 Companies" to their offering.

From Research and Markets 12 Aug 2013

Distinguished Scientists Discuss Future of Brain-Mapping Research

In a first-of-its-kind academic forum, an international audience of more than 60 distinguished scientists gathered at the University of California, San Diego to discuss the future of brain-mapping research and trans-Atlantic collaborations.

12 Aug 2013

Scientists Develop Precise Method to Insert DNA into Cells

The applications of gene therapy and genetic engineering are broad: everything from pet fish that glow red to increased crop yields worldwide to cures for many of the diseases that plague humankind. But realizing them always starts with solving the same basic scientific question—how to "transfect" a cell by inserting foreign DNA into it.

8 Aug 2013

Advanced Microscopy Methods to Capture Molecular-Scale Phenomena in Living Systems

Peering through a homemade instrument – toy-like by today’s standards – the Dutch tradesman Antony van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723) first observed a dizzying menagerie of lifeforms, invisible to the naked eye. Since then, scientists have steadily refined the field of microscopy, achieving spectacular results at ever-tinier scales.

From Arizona State University 8 Aug 2013

Novel Method to Study Materials at High Pressure and Temperature Using Electron Microscopes

High pressures and temperatures cause materials to exhibit unusual properties, some of which can be special. Understanding such new properties is important for developing new materials for desired industrial uses and also for understanding the interior of Earth, where everything is hot and squeezed.

From Arizona State University 8 Aug 2013

Iron Oxide Nanostructures Characterized for Producing Hydrogen at Low Cost

Water and some nano-structured iron oxide is all it takes to produce bubbles of solar hydrogen. EPFL and Technion scientists just discovered the champion structure to achieve this

8 Aug 2013