A new membrane developed at the University of Rochester's Laboratory for Laser Energetics blocks gas from flowing through it when one color of light is shined on its surface, and permits gas to flow through when another color of light is used.
Monthly Archives: August 2010
E2TAC and MTECH Laboratories to develop high-efficiency energy distribution systems
MTECH Laboratories receives $150K NSF award to demonstrate the feasibility of its novel, high-efficiency energy distribution system for large buildings.
NASA talk about multifunctional nanotechnology contact lenses
Through advancements in nanotechnology, Professor Babak Parviz, from the University of Washington, will explain at a NASA talk how contact lenses have been converted into systems that can complete extraordinary tasks.
European research project aims to improve the diagnosis and therapy of brain diseases
This three-year ENIAC (European Nanoelectronics Initiative Advisory Council) project aims to achieve substantial advances in state-of-the-art medical 3D-imaging platforms by focusing on the diagnosis and therapy of serious diseases of the central nervous system and brain.
WITec Takes Over Majority of Optical Measurement Solutions Provider omt Gmbh
WITec GmbH announces the acquisition of the majority of the optical measurement solution provider omt optische messtechnik gmbh.
Peter Island Launches Eat, Pray, Love Campaign
Peter Island a private island wonderland in the British Virgin Islands, famous for its white, sandy beaches, palm groves, rolling mountains and 1,800 acres of undeveloped Caribbean tropics. Recently the romantic island launched an Eat, Pray Love promotion in celebration of the new film by Julia Roberts. The Peter Island Resort & Spa package is dedicated to discovering the best of Italy with through food, Mumbai through spirituality, and Bali through rejuvination.
Price: The package starts at $3,964.00 for a five-night getaway for two in an Oceanfront Room, all of the above, breakfast lunch and dinner, afternoon tea, use of the island’s non-motorized sports program, and access to five beaches, spa, spa gardens, walking/biking trails, snorkeling in the sea and hopefully many “ah-ha” moments.
How to Get There: Peter Island, a posh private island in the British Virgin Islands is easily accessible a direct flight to Puerto Rico, a 45-minute hop to Tortola and a 20-minute boat charter to the resort. An Island Host, Peter Island’s version of a butler, will be on deck to great you and jumpstart this fabulous week-long journey.
Future Solar Cells Will Be Made From Fly Eyes To Maximize Efficiency [Solar]
The Triceratops Never Existed, It Was Actually a Young Version Of Another Dinosaur [Dinosaur]
Scientists are saying that the Triceratops dinosaur—you know, the three horned one—was actually a juvenile form of a Torosaurus, the three horned dinosaur you don't know. Apparently, dinosaurs' skulls can shape-shift. More »
Holographic Universe.
Is everything connected ? ( I mean EVERYTHING.).....and by what ? ( No religion please just physics chemistry biology and any other 'ologies.)
I have my opinion already but I would like to ask this to this site.
Do the stars affect us ?
Is it gravity or magnetism ...both or just
Aluminum Rolls Uncoil For An Artistic Metallic Labyrinth [Art Installation]
Chikara Ohno's "Rolls" twists and turns through the air like giant silvery ribbons, using giant coils of aluminum siding as floor-to-ceiling decor and as chic glass topped tables. I hope the edges aren't sharp. More »
