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Light-driven Molecular Brakes for Nanomachines Researchers in Taiwan report development of a new type of "molecular brake" that could provide on-demand stopping power for futuristic nanomachines. The brake is powered by light and is the first capable of working at room temperatur...
Quantum Laser Emits New Light Terahertz Quantum Cascade Laser Beams Researchers in the US and Switzerland have made the first room-temperature coherent terahertz source based on commercially available semiconductor nanotechnology. The laser could be employed in many scientific ...
Scientists Build Nano Hot Rods Researchers boost the performance of nanomachines, bringing them a step closer to medical and industrial uses By Larry Greenemeier CARBON NANOTUBE: Arizona State researchers improved the speed of their nanomachines by inserting carbon nanotubes into ...
Brazilian Beetle Lights the Way for Optical Computers of the Future Researchers have been unable to build an ideal photonic crystal to manipulate visible light, impeding the dream of ultrafast optical computers. But now, University of Utah chemists have discovered that nature ...
Intel International Science & Engineering Fair: The physics roundup Choosing which projects to highlight from the 75 physics exhibits here at the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair was tough, but we waded through high-energy protons, the kinetic behavior of liquid ...
Carbon Nanotubes and Deadly Doubts While experts call for prompt government action, researchers provide clarification Nanotubes inside lung cells Courtesy of Dr David Brown and Professor Vicki Stone, Napier University. Source: The Royal Society Nanotechnology experts are calling ...
Spiraling pine tree-like nanowires created by chemistry professor Song Jin and graduate student Matthew Bierman are evidence of an entirely different way of growing the tiny wires, one that could be harnessed to make better nanowires for applications such as high performance ...
First Steps Toward Autonomous Robot Surgeries ScienceDaily (May 7, 2008) The day may be getting a little closer when robots will perform surgery on patients in dangerous situations or in remote locations, such as on the battlefield or in space, with minimal human guidance. ...
IBM Research Unveils Breakthrough In Solar Farm Technology IBM researchers have achieved a breakthrough in photovoltaics technology that could significantly reduce the cost of harnessing the Sun's power for electricity. ARMONK, NY: IBM announced a research breakthrough in ...
Fluorescence from CdSe quantum dot solids in environments varying from stable to high unstable show that small deviations from uniform stress distribution greatly affect the electronic properties. The blue represents cadmium, the yellow represents selenium and the red represents ...
Contact through Silver Particles in Ink Printed conductor paths connect a flow sensor (below) with the contacts on a circuit board (above). Image Credit: Fraunhofer IFAM Conductor paths in sensor systems have to be correctly wired'. Now, instead of using obtrusive connecting ...
Five Mega-science Projects at CAS China is going to spend about 891 million yuan RMB (or US$107.3 million) on mega-science projects at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) within its Ninth and Tenth Five-Year Plan period (1996-2005). Among the projects targeted for support are a ...
LU Yongxiang meets with Japanese visitors On 23 April, CAS President LU Yongxiang held talks in Beijing with a Japanese delegation led by Mr. Koji Omi, Member of Japan's House of Representatives and chairman of the Science and Technology in Society Forum (STS Forum). Mr. Koji Omi ...
OLEDs Protected by Nano-engineered Barrier Film A breakthrough barrier technology from Singapore A*STAR's Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) protects sensitive devices like organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) and solar cells from moisture 1000 times more ...
10th INTERNATIONAL VACUUM EXHIBITION 2009 2009 Beijing International Convention Centre Asia Games Village May 19 May 22, 2009 Inheriting Innovating Spurting Letters of Invitation GUIDANCES: The Ministry of Science and Technology of the People s Republic of China China Association ...
DNA Tubes Created with Programmable Circumferences for Nanoscale Manufacturing DNA Strand Scientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have developed a simple process for mass producing molecular tubes of identical--and precisely programmable--circumferences. ...
Low-cost, Explosive Sparkle for Nanodiamonds Fluorescent nanodiamonds can now be made 100 times more cheaply than before, thanks to work by chemists in Taiwan . The new process should provide easier access to the tiny diamonds, which could have future applications in medical ...
Explosives Go 'Green' Fluoride ionic liquid as a novel super-efficient solvent can lead to high-quality single crystals of technologically important materials. The molecules in red, white, blue and gray are the explosive, TATB. The green balls (fluoride anions) and the gray and ...
Autos to Generate Electricity from Exhaust Heat Autos to Generate Electricity from Exhaust Heat Efficient new material produces thermoelectric power Researchers have invented a new material that will make cars even more efficient, by converting heat wasted through engine exhaust ...
Nanowires from DNA New Possibilities for Modified Chain Molecules For millions of years nature has been optimizing DNA in all living creatures this biomolecule is responsible for storing genetic information. Now a research project supervised by Dr. Jens M ller from the Chair of ...
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Bill Gates talks nuclear
Bill Gates talks nuclear
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates confirmed on Wednesday that he is ...
China offers inspirations to global dilemmas
China offers inspirations to global dilemmas
BEIJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- Policies of China's new leadership in the ...
Merck to put $1.5b in R&D
Merck to put $1.5b in R&D
Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD), the world's second-largest drug producer by ...
IMF chief warns of risks to recovery
IMF chief warns of risks to recovery
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- The International Monetary ...
China's farm product pricing plan shifts to market orientation
China's farm product pricing plan shifts to market orientation
The Number One Document also proposed a new pricing plan for China's ...
Chinese investors look to overseas opportunities
Chinese investors look to overseas opportunities
SHANGHAI, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- China, the world's top manufacturer and ...
Retailer's Net Profit Falls 3%
Retailer's Net Profit Falls 3%
A Wal-Mart store is seen in Stratford, Connecticut, the United States. ...
Gaming Firms Find Going Tough
Gaming Firms Find Going Tough
Employees demonstrate Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications' Xperia Play ...
Boeing Wins Biggest Order of US$26b
Boeing Wins Biggest Order of US$26b
A formation of nine Royal Air Force Red Arrows Hawk aircraft fly ...
Yao's gift of sport for all
Yao's gift of sport for all
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Lucrative golf industry lures stiff competition
Lucrative golf industry lures stiff competition
Two models stand beside golf equipment and bags at a recent golf ...
Li Na wins French Open women's singles title
Li Na wins French Open women's singles title
History-making tennis legend Li Na notched the first-ever grand slam ...