The most important new pieces of equipment of the Center include Finland's first next-generation transmission electron microscopes.
Nanodraht erzeugt Licht in Leuchtdioden
Das Institut fuer Halbleitertechnik der Technischen Universitaet Braunschweig entwickelt in einem EU-gefoerderten Forschungsprojekt energiesparende weisse Leuchtdioden.
Nanomaterials under REACH. Nanosilver as a case study
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment in The Netherlands concludes that some adjustments are needed in the European chemicals legislation REACH to assess and control the risks of nanomaterials.
Chemical Nanotechnology Talks X – Green nano: Challenges of sustainability
Chemical Nanotechnology Talks (CNT) is an event for international participants, stressing chemical nanotechnology. Every year there is a focus on a particular theme. This year's focus, on January 26-27 in Frankfurt/Germany lies on 'Green Nano: Challenges of Sustainability' including themes like resources, energy and environment.
A matterless double-slit
According to the foundations of quantum mechanics, two different given paths for quantum particles may interfere. Such a so-called 'double-slit' scenario is put forward devoid of material constituents, consisting instead entirely of light.
CRAIC Technologies Introduces Controlled Heating and Cooling of Microspectrophotometer Samples
CRAIC Technologies, the leader in UV-visible-NIR microspectroscopy innovation, today unveiled the ability to control the temperature of samples being analyzed spectoscopically.
Nanotechnology wool fabric combines multifunctionality with comfort
One important aspect of clothing comfort is thermo-physiological comfort. By adjusting the transport of heat and moisture through a fabric, thermo-physiological comfort can keep people comfortable with regard to temperature and moisture. Some hydrophobic fabrics have deficiencies in this area. Take wool. Wool is one of the best insulating fibers known to man - while at the same time being light and soft. The quality that distinguishes wool fibers is the presence of a fatty, water-repellent outer layer that surrounds each fiber. Therefore, the water absorption and sweat venting properties of wool fiber are not very good, which affects the wearing comfort of wool textiles. The wool hydrophobic surface layer is also a barrier to anticrease finishing, dyeing, and grafting of hydrophilic agents, which is an issue in trying to add smart functionalities to wool fabrics.
Researchers have now developed a simple method for fabricating environmentally stable superhydrophilic wool fabrics. They applied silica sols to natural wool fibers to form an ultrathin layer on the surface of the fibers.
Combining design concepts produces a high-sensitivity detector that could enable greater exploitation of terahertz radiation
By combining several advanced device concepts, Yukio Kawano and colleagues of the RIKEN Advanced Science Institute, Wako, have succeeded in building a highly sensitive THz detector that is capable of sensing just a handful of THz photons at a time.
Nanostructures hold promise as fast, tiny switches for new RAM
Building microscopic materials known as superlattices on the surface of gold may lead to a treasure for researchers interested in faster, smaller, and more energy efficient computing devices.
Asus EeeTop Multitouch All-In-One PC Leaked in Promo [Asus]
The Asus EeeTop ET2010PNT has officially been espied in a promo shot, and it's apparently packing a multitouch 20-inch (1600x1000) screen and Nvidia Ion 2 graphics. Not too shabby!
Other details to be gleaned from the ad include the use of Intel's Atom D510 dual-core processor, a carbon-fiber stand, and Windows 7, which, obviously. Details not yet available: everything else, particularly price and shipping. But if it's at least cost competitive, this could be a nice little pick-up. [Blogeee via Slash Gear]
Surprise: If People Buy a Lot of Computers, Intel Makes a Lot of Money [Intel]
Things are clearly better in computerland, at least looking at Intel's numbers: Revenue this quarter was $10.6 billion, which up 28 percent ($2.3 billion) over last year, with net income at $2.3 billion—which is $2.0 billion, or 875 percent, more than a year ago. Clearly, somebody's buying a lot of something with Intel inside. [Intel]
Hubble in Imax 3D trailer is out | Bad Astronomy
I don’t think I need to say anything here other than: Imax has put out a trailer for their hi-res 3D movie about the Hubble repair mission from May 2009.
Oh, yeah. I’m in.
Tip o’ the spherically aberrated mirror to my old friend from college Christy Venters. Hi Christy!
This Week’s Gaming Stories You Cannot Miss [Roundups]
Did you know that the Xbox could have been compatible with Dreamcast games? Sega offered Microsoft the opportunity. That, and more gaming stories you cannot miss:
How Xbox Could Have Helped The Dreamcast Survive
I didn't know this story—it's heartbreaking on several levels.
Star Trek Online Boldly Enters Open Beta
Jason Chen and I just got our invites, anyone else playing?
Heaven Shakes: New God Of War III Screens
Equally horrifying: Blood and manboobs.
And The Nominees For Best Video Game Writing Are...
The WGA should be ashamed of the nominations. There is some real shit writing on this list.
Most People Are Still Buying Boxed Copies Of Games
Interesting stats.
Tim Gunn Lives Up To His Name, Goes Buck Wild
There's a "make it work" joke here, somewhere.
Mass Effect 2's Soldier: The Shooter Class
I don't think I'll play the soldier, but the berserker mode is definitely my play style.
Senior Citizen Rolls 40 Perfectos in Wii Bowling
Please, someone, get these seniors something more entertaining to do.
Mass Effect 2 Sets Its Sights on the Modern Warfare Crowd
Yeah, another link for Mass Effect 2. Read it!
Halo: Reach Boasts New Tech, Bigger Battles
I could talk shit about yet another Halo game, but sadly, I know I'll still be playing it.
Hey Apple Store Geniuses, Tell Us Your Horror Stories (and Win Free Pizza) [Genius Bar]
Look, we know there are just as many cockbag customers as there are dickhead customer service reps. So, Geniuses, tell us about your most ridiculously asinine customers ever, and we'll give you free pizza. (Don't worry, we'll keep it anonymous.)
The most horrific true story wins free pizza as a consolation to sponge up your rage. Leave 'em in the comments (if you're brave or have already left the hive) or email me with the subject "Genius Bar Customer Cockbag."
Harmonics in a 3-Phase Load with Open Neutral
I would like to discuss the underlined sentences in the text below. [1] As triple harmonic currents have zero phase sequence they cannot exist in a three-phase balanced form unless there is a neutral return path. [2] The rectifiers normally included in UPS equipments are of the three-phase bri
Change in Frequency of Input Actuator
What will happen to the life of a component if i change the input frequency of the actuator keeping the load and number of cycles constant in a component test rig ?????
Robotics Prof Fears Rise of Military Robots
From Slashdot:
An anonymous reader writes "Interesting video interview on silicon.com with Sheffield University's Noel Sharkey, professor of AI & robotics. The white-haired prof talks state-of-the-robot-nation — discussing the most impressive robots currently clanking about o
Pipe Thickness
Hi ,to calculate the minimum pipe wall thickness we need to three data entry
please explain about this data and the table we should use if possible use an example for me thk's
1-QUALITY FACTOR
2-CORROSION ALLOWANCE(for exp. for carbon steel pipe what's wrong some use2mm an
India Launches Rockets to Study Eclipse
From CNN.com - Technology:
India is launching a series of rockets to study the impact of Friday's solar eclipse, a rare occurrence that will briefly reduce the sun to a blazing ring. The Indian Space Research Organization has already sent up three rockets, and at least five othe
Book Excerpt: Imagine a World
Sarah Klassan's poem on waging peace.