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Nanoporous metal self-assembly created
ITHACA, N.Y., July 3 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers say they've developed a method to self-assemble metals into complex configurations using nanotechnology and polymers.
Mercury-absorbent Container Linings Developed For Broken Compact Fluorescent Lamps
Researchers have discovered a nanomaterial that can absorb the mercury emitted from a broken compact fluorescent lamp. The researchers have created a mercury-absorbent container lining that can be used commercially....
Oxygen Ions For Fuel Cells Get Loose At Low(er) Temperatures
Seeking to understand a new fuel cell material, a research team has uncovered a novel structure that moves oxygen ions through the cell at substantially lower temperatures than previously thought...
Researchers Peer Into Water In Carbon Nanotubes
Researchers have identified a signature for water inside single-walled carbon nanotubes, helping them understand how water is structured and how it moves within these tiny channels.
'Electron Trapping' May Impact Future Microelectronics Measurements
Using an ultra-fast method of measuring how a transistor switches from the "off" to the "on" state, researchers recently reported that they have uncovered an unusual phenomenon that may impact...
Magnetic Device Could Zap Migraines
A strange-looking little device may be able to stop a migraine in its tracks. That's what results of new research says. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
New Process Creates 3-D Nanostructures With Magnetic Materials
Materials scientists have developed a process to build complex, three-dimensional nanoscale structures of magnetic materials such as nickel or nickel-iron alloys using techniques compatible with standard semiconductor manufacturing. The process...
Capturing DNA Molecules In A Nanochannel
An electric voltage can be used to propel DNA molecules through a channel a few nanometers deep, or to stop them in their tracks. In a strong electric field the...
Super-sensitive Explosives Detector Demonstrated
Using a laser and a device that converts reflected light into sound, researchers at the US Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory can detect explosives at distances exceeding 20...
On The Boil: New Nano Technique Significantly Boosts Boiling Efficiency
A new study shows that by adding an invisible layer of the nanomaterials to the bottom of a metal vessel, an order of magnitude less energy is required to bring...
Airless Tire Project May Prove a Lifesaver in Military Combat
Rarely does one come across a business where the phrase "reinventing the wheel" is not just a metaphor, it's an operating principle. An ambitious startup company in this central Wisconsin...
Scientists create auto theft alert system
STATE COLLEGE, Pa., June 26 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they have created a computer-based system that monitors parked automobiles, immediately detecting a theft.
Ohio nuclear processing plant to close
WASHINGTON, June 26 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Energy says it has given Restoration Services Inc. a contract for assistance in decommissioning an Ohio nuclear facility.
Researchers develop new technique for fabricating nanowire circuits
Scientists at Harvard's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), collaborating collaborating with researchers from the German universities of Jena, Gottingen, and Bremen, have developed a new technique for fabricating...
Mosquito Wars: Scientists Take a Swat
An influx of mosquitoes is threatening the flood-ravaged Midwest, but science has some solutions.
Exposing the Sensitivity of Extreme Ultraviolet Photoresists
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have confirmed that the photoresists used in next-generation semiconductor manufacturing processes now under development are twice as sensitive as previously...
Standards Set for Energy-Conserving LED Lighting
Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in cooperation with national standards organizations, have taken the lead in developing the first two standards for solid-state lighting in...
Technology ability important for kids
A study has found that the ability to use technology and innovate is vital for younger Australians, though it is not a large part of the Australian cirriculum.
Silicon Photonic Crystals Key To Optical Cloaking, Researchers Say
In computer simulations, researchers at the University of Illinois have demonstrated an approximate cloaking effect created by concentric rings of silicon photonic crystals. The mathematical proof brings scientists a step...
Brown pushes wind power expansion
Thousands of wind turbines could be built across the UK as part of a £100bn plan to boost renewable energy.
Steven Morris sees the unveiling of the new British steam-driven car for speed record
Steven Morris on the attempt to break a 100 year old land speed record for a steam-driven car
Oracle throws wet blanket on strong 4Q results
(AP) -- Oracle Corp. finished its fiscal year with an impressive flourish, then pulled out a wet blanket.
Avalanche photodiodes target bioterrorism agents
Researchers have shown that a new class of ultraviolet photodiode could help meet the U.S. military's pressing requirement for compact, reliable and cost-effective sensors to detect anthrax and other bioterrorism...
Delaware Wind Farm Gets Green Light
The plan for an offshore wind farm breezed through the state legislature and was signed into law.
Robots ready to support soldiers on the battlefield
Intelligent armed vehicles that use GPS, laser and heat-recognition technology are close to being deployed in hotspots
Physicists Produce Quantum-Entangled Images
Using a convenient and flexible method for creating twin light beams, researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University of Maryland (UM) have produced “quantum...
Novel memory device is set to rival transistor-switched silicon-based memory
Working with an international group of researchers, Professor Gehan Amaratunga has produced a novel memory device which is set to rival transistor-switched silicon-based memory.
Solar Reactor Heads to Europe for Testing
A research team from Valparaiso University's College of Engineering will take a solar reactor they've designed and built from scratch to Switzerland next month to begin a series of tests...