
Tubules 'Grown' From Droplets
Since the discovery of
carbon nanotubes in the
early 1990s, nanotubes and
nanowires have been the
focus of scientific and
technological interest. It
has since also proved
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'A Touch Of Glass' In Metal, Settles Century-old Question
Scientists have found
evidence of an important
similarity between the
behavior of polycrystalline
materials -- like metals and
ceramics -- and glasses,
... > full story

Novel Light-sensitive Compounds Show Promise For Cancer Therapy
Chemists have developed
novel compounds that show
promise for photodynamic
cancer therapy, which uses
light-activated drugs to
kill tumor cells. The new
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Shape Matters In The Case Of Cobalt Nanoparticles
New studies show that
changing the shape of cobalt
nanoparticles from spherical
to cubic can fundamentally
change their behavior. ... > full story
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Nanotechnology May Increase Longevity Of Dental Fillings
July 3, 2009 Tooth-colored fillings may be more attractive than silver ones, but the bonds between the white filling and the tooth quickly age and degrade. Researchers hope a new nanotechnology technique will ... > full story -
New Material Made From Paper Sludge Could Replace Plastic Packaging
July 3, 2009 Scientists have developed a new material by applying a biotechnological treatment to paper sludge. In many cases, the new material could replace plastic packaging and certain building ... > full story -
Optical Computer Closer: Optical Transistor Made From Single Molecule
July 3, 2009 Researchers have successfully created an optical transistor from a single molecule. This has brought them one step closer to an optical ... > full story -
New Lab-on-a-chip Measures Mechanics Of Bacteria Colonies
July 3, 2009 Researchers have devised a microscale tool to help them understand the mechanical behavior of biofilms, slimy colonies of bacteria involved in most human infectious ... > full story -
Stirred, Not Shaken: Bio-inspired Cilia Mix Medical Reagents At Small Scales
July 2, 2009 Engineers used a novel underwater manufacturing technique to successfully build biomimetic cilia. The hairlike appendages mix tiny volumes of liquid to speed up biomedical ... > full story -
Unexpectedly Long-range Effects In Advanced Magnetic Devices
July 2, 2009 A tiny grid pattern has led materials scientists to an unexpected finding -- the surprisingly strong and long-range effects of certain electromagnetic nanostructures used in data ... > full story -
Blackest Black Ever: Ultra-thin Material Absorbs Almost 100% Of Light
July 2, 2009 It appears to be a paradox: ultra-thin material that absorbs all incident light. Nonetheless, it does exist. Researchers have demonstrated that at a thickness of 4.5 nanometer niobiumnitride (NbN) is ... > full story -
New Fluorescent Silicon Nanoparticles Discovered
July 1, 2009 Physicists and astronomers have developed a new synthesis method, which has led them to the discovery of fluorescent silicon nanoparticles, and may ultimately help track the uptake of drugs by the ... > full story -
Breakthrough In Development Of Tiny Biological Fuel Cells
July 1, 2009 Researchers have developed a successful way to grow molecular wire brushes that conduct electrical charges, a first step in developing biological fuel cells that could power pacemakers, cochlear ... > full story -
Nonstick And Laser-safe Gold Aids Laser Trapping Of Biomolecules
July 1, 2009 Biophysicists have made gold more precious than ever -- at least as a research tool -- by creating nonstick gold surfaces and laser-safe gold nanoposts to aid in trapping and fixing individual ... > full story
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