Bacteria dance the electric slide, officially named electrokinesis by the USC geobiologists who discovered the phenomenon.
Erstmals Daten aus lebenden Zellen: Optisches Verfahren misst molekulare Reaktionszeiten
Ein Team um den LMU-Biophysiker Professor Dieter Braun untersuchte mit einem optischen Verfahren die Reaktionszeiten fuer die Kopplung zweier Straenge des Erbmolekuels DNA direkt in der Zelle.
New Constant Diameter NeedleProbes with Unique Ability to Measure Liquid Surface Properties by AFM
New, constant diameter NeedleProbes are enabling unique measurements at the liquid/air interface. These NeedleProbes' cylindrical geometry enables a new area of research for liquid studies. AFM can now be used to measure surface tension, contact angle, meniscus height, evaporation rate and viscosity - all in a single force distance curve.
Chemical Nanotechnology Talks X: Green nano – challenges of sustainability
The next event 'Chemical Nanotechnology Talks' will take place on January 26-27, 2010 in Frankfurt am Main on the topic 'Green Nano: Challenges of Sustainability'.
Patents Issued for Licensed PAL-M Super-resolution Technology
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued three patents to Dr. Eric Betzig and Dr. Harald Hess for their invention relating to super-resolution Photo-Activated-Localization Microscopy (PAL-M). PAL-Microscopy is now protected by these patents. Carl Zeiss MicroImaging GmbH had acquired an exclusive license for the distribution of PAL-M in 2007.
International Network CONTACT researches the use of carbon nanotubes in various applications
Within the Marie Curie Network, CONTACT, industrial partners will work closely together with research institutions. The young researchers, who will be mainly be recruited over the next year, will have the opportunity of working both at well-known research institutions and commercial companies - in seven different European countries.
NeoPhotonics China Named To Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific 2009
NeoPhotonics (China) Co., Ltd. has been named to Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 program for Asia Pacific, a ranking of the fastest growing Internet, Media and Entertainment and Communication companies for 2009.
Cyrium Technologies Introduces High Efficiency Concentrator Photovoltaic Solar Cells
New product line enables CPV systems manufacturers to achieve lower cost of ownership.
Oxford Instruments Launches Flexible Support Agreement Packages
The company has launched new, flexible and personalised 'Oi Service' Flexible Support Agreements to suit its customers' individual requirements.
Uncovering military nanotechnology applications
The military have been quicker than most to appreciate the potential of nanotechnology. More money is being spent on nanotechnology research for military applications than for any other area. The latest issue of NANO Magazine sheds light on this 'dark corner' of nanotechnology.
Gel electrophoresis detects proteins that make us age
Chemists and biologists from the University of Bath have developed a new technique that could be used to diagnose and develop treatments for age-related conditions like Alzheimer's disease, diabetes and cancer.
European Research Council funds biofilms project with two million euros
Prof. Regine Hengge at the Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Pharmacy at Freie Universitaet Berlin has been awarded funding from the European Research Council (ERC) for her research project to investigate the formation of bacterial biofilms.
Simulation vom Atom zum Produkt mit MUSIC
Kostenguenstig Simulieren statt aufwendig Testen - die Graduiertenschule 'Multiscale Methods for Interface Coupling' (MUSIC) an der Leibniz Universitaet Hannover hilft dabei.
A risk manager’s approach to nanotechnology
A scarcity of empirical data - especially regarding losses - hampers nanotechnology-related risk dialogue. Nanotechnology is a growing niche, so there is little litigation or loss history to analyze. Thus, much of the discussion of nanotechnology and its management flows from hypothetical examples. Less murky is the fact that nanotechnology is not a passing fad. It has innovative applications for a range of technologies and sectors, including drug delivery, medical imaging, integrated sensors, and semiconductors. The biggest areas of nanotechnology risk management concerns lies in workers' compensation and product liability. This article looks at industry responses and risk management strategies.
Help Noliac Pick the Best Amplified Actuators
Noliac has developed a new amplified diamond actuator which allows large controllable displacements, stability with varying temperatures together with high forces for a minimal weight. The scope of combinations between free stroke and blocking force is extensive - will you help them evaluate which combinations could become interesting standard products?
Hydrogen from microalgae
In cooperation with eight partners, KIT scientists are currently working on the development of highly efficient methods for hydrogen production from microalgae. The German BMBF is funding the 'HydroMicPro' project with a total of 2.1 million euros.
New center aims to be a world-class IC design house focusing on ultra low power green microchips and circuits
The S$50 million jointly funded centre by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and EDB named VIRTUS (Latin for 'excellence'), aims to be a world-class IC design house, developing key technologies required to design integrated circuits and systems for applications in medical technology, clean technology and consumer electronics.
Abakan Invests in Nanocomposite Ceramic-Metallic Coatings Technology
Abakan Inc has announced that it has entered into an investment agreement with MesoCoat, Inc., an Ohio based advanced nanocomposite ceramic-metallic (cermet) coatings company and Powdermet, Inc., its majority shareholder.
Toshiba Launches Highest Density Embedded NAND Flash Memory Devices
Toshiba Corp. (Toshiba) and Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC), its subsidiary in the Americas, today announced the launch of a 64 gigabyte embedded NAND flash memory module, the highest capacity yet achieved in the industry.
SemiLEDs Boosts LED Epiwafer Production With AIXTRON CRIUS MOCVD Tool
AIXTRON AG announced today that in the third quarter 2009 SemiLEDs placed an order for one Close Coupled Showerhead CRIUS MOCVD system in a 7x4 inch configuration.