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Nanomicroscopy Center - A Concentration of Research Equipment of Atomic Resolution

Otaniemi is now home to the national Nanomicroscopy Center, one of the largest of its kind in Europe. The Center is a concentration of research equipment of atomic resolution, needed for the research of both nanomaterials and biomaterials.

15 Jan 2010

Coupling MRI Contrast Agent to Nanodiamond Enhances Signal Intensity

A Northwestern University study shows that coupling a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent to a nanodiamond results in dramatically enhanced signal intensity and thus vivid image contrast. "The result...

14 Jan 2010

Nanoscale Optical Fibers to Detect Bioterrorist Agents

In an age when bacterial agents may be intentionally released as method of terrorist attack, there is an increased need for quick diagnostic methods that require limited resources and personnel. Thomas Inzana, the Tyler ...

12 Jan 2010

New Kind of Information Processing Technology Inspired by Chemical Processes in Living Systems

A new kind of information processing technology inspired by chemical processes in living systems is being developed by researchers at the University of Southampton.

12 Jan 2010

Micromeritics Now Offers Free Volumetric Water Vapor Sorption Analysis on ASAP 2020

For a limited time, Micromeritics Analytical Services is offering one free volumetric water vapor sorption analysis ($750 value) of your sample on the Micromeritics ASAP 2020. For those customers who are new to water vap...

From Micromeritics International Sales 11 Jan 2010

Micromeritics ASAP 2020 Now Available with New and Enhanced Vapor and Water Vapor Options

In addition to the Micromeritics ASAP 2020's ability to determine surface area and porosity, the instrument is now available with new and enhanced vapor and water vapor options.

From Micromeritics International Sales 11 Jan 2010

Argonne Researcher Named 2009 AAAS Fellow

Ron Shepard of the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory has been awarded the distinction of Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

From Argonne National Laboratory 6 Jan 2010

New Microscope Allowing Scientists to See Very Small Things

That's why Jennifer Ross, a University of Massachusetts Amherst physicist, is building a new microscope that achieves super resolution, allowing scientists to see molecules 100 times smaller than are visible using traditional light microscopy.

6 Jan 2010

First-of-its-Kind Microscope Helping Scientists Develop Better Solar Cells

Federal research dollars will help South Dakota State University scientists build a first-of-its-kind microscope that could ultimately help scientists at SDSU and elsewhere develop better solar cells for converting sunlight to electricity.

30 Dec 2009

Creating A New Imaging Technique to View Graphene

It's been used to dye the Chicago River green on St. Patrick's Day. It's been used to find latent blood stains at crime scenes. And now researchers at Northwestern University have used it to examine the thinn...

23 Dec 2009