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A Precious Metal May Hold to Key to Curing Cancer

A precious metal which has never before been used in a clinical setting is being developed as an anti-cancer agent by University of Warwick researchers. The metal, osmium, is closely related to platinum, which is wid...

8 Dec 2008

MEMSCAP Step Into the Nanoworld Offering Breakthrough Nanomanufacturing Platform

MEMSCAP (Paris:MEMS), the leading provider of innovative solutions based on MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) technology, announced today it has stepped into the Nanoworld by offerring a breakthrough Nano-plaftorm ...

8 Dec 2008

Recent Studies Show People Divided in Today's Nanotechnology Era

Rather than infer that nanotechnology is safe, members of the public who learn about this novel science tend to become sharply polarized along cultural lines, according to a study conducted by the Cultural Cognition Project at Yale Law School in collaboration with the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies.

8 Dec 2008

New Book Address the Physics and Chemistry of Nanosolids

A comprehensive textbook that addresses the recent interest in nanotechnology in the engineering, materials science, chemistry, and physics communities In recent years, nanotechnology has become one of the most promising...

8 Dec 2008

Experts Gather to Discuss Materials for Wind Turbines in Rural Areas

On 10 – 12 November, Risø DTU and Kathmandu Power and Energy Group brought together experts in Nepal from all parts of the world to discuss materials for wind turbines in poor and isolated rural areas. The wor...

8 Dec 2008

Development of Gasification Process to Convert Wide Range of Energy Sources into Environmentally Friendly Chemicals

Gasification enables a wide range of energy sources including coal, biomass and residual oils to be converted into environmentally-friendly chemicals and fuels. Most of the effluents normally created in atmospheric burni...

8 Dec 2008

Scientists Overcome Limitations of Quantum Dots for Cancer Treatments

Quantum dots, tiny luminescent particles made of semiconductors, hold promise for detecting and treating cancer earlier. However, if doctors were to use them in humans, quantum dots could have limitations related to thei...

8 Dec 2008

Ascent Solar Reach New Level of Solar Efficiency

Ascent Solar Technologies, a part Hydro-owned developer of solar energy solutions, has reached a new level of efficiency in its main product – super-thin, flexible modules that produce electricity from the sun’s rays

7 Dec 2008

New Bone Implant Technology Gives New Hope

A method of producing synthetic bone, using techniques normally used to make catalytic converters for cars, is being developed by researchers at WMG at the University of Warwick.

7 Dec 2008

Investigating Complex Materials with Ultracold Atoms

The investigation of complex materials such as high-temperature superconductors is problematic because of the presence of disorder and many competing interactions in real crystalline materials.

7 Dec 2008

Corus Engineers Polish Up Bi-Steel Premium Paint

Bi-Steel barriers are blast and impact resistant and are used to protect against vehicle bomb attack. They are installed at several high profile locations in the UK and are used on a temporary basis at important events such as party political conferences, demonstrations and major sports events.

7 Dec 2008

Using Biomimetic Scientists Create the Toughest Ceramic Ever Produced

hrough the controlled freezing of suspensions in water of an aluminum oxide (alumina) and the addition of a well known polymer, polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), a team of researchers has produced ceramics that are 300 times tougher than their constituent components.

7 Dec 2008

Carl Zeiss Introduce New Laser Scanning Microscope for Materials Research

The combination of fluorescence and reflection techniques enables high-precision examination of semiconductors, metal, glass and polymers with high information content.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 7 Dec 2008

Research and Markets Release Review on Global Iron Ore Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Iron Ore Market Review" report to their offering. This report focuses on the study of the global Iron Ore markets. It provides region analysis on Iron ...

7 Dec 2008

Recent Studies Examine Impact of Robots on Society

Spanish researchers have carried out a study looking into the potential future impact of robots on society. Their conclusions show that the enormous automation capacity of robots and their ability to interact with humans...

7 Dec 2008

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

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A Precious Metal May Hold to Key to Curing Cancer

MEMSCAP Step Into the Nanoworld Offering Breakthrough Nanomanufacturing Platform

Recent Studies Show People Divided in Today's Nanotechnology Era

New Book Address the Physics and Chemistry of Nanosolids

Experts Gather to Discuss Materials for Wind Turbines in Rural Areas

Development of Gasification Process to Convert Wide Range of Energy Sources into Environmentally Friendly Chemicals

Scientists Overcome Limitations of Quantum Dots for Cancer Treatments

Ascent Solar Reach New Level of Solar Efficiency

New Bone Implant Technology Gives New Hope

Investigating Complex Materials with Ultracold Atoms

Corus Engineers Polish Up Bi-Steel Premium Paint

Using Biomimetic Scientists Create the Toughest Ceramic Ever Produced

Carl Zeiss Introduce New Laser Scanning Microscope for Materials Research

Research and Markets Release Review on Global Iron Ore Market

Recent Studies Examine Impact of Robots on Society

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Reshaping Metallographic Sample Preparation

How Advanced Particulate Monitors are Transforming Real-time Air Quality Management

Overcoming Challenges and Perfecting Techniques for Accurate XRF Analysis

ultraWAVE 3: Single reaction chamber technology

The SF-10 Laboratory Pump: Key Features for Fluid Handling Excellence

Densito Range Handheld Density Meters

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Accelerating Superalloy Development with Directed Energy Deposition Technology

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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Reshaping Metallographic Sample Preparation

How Advanced Particulate Monitors are Transforming Real-time Air Quality Management

Overcoming Challenges and Perfecting Techniques for Accurate XRF Analysis

1Cost-Effective and Environmentally Benign Aluminum-Ion Battery

2Lithium Recovery from Spent LFP-NMC Batteries via Atmospheric Water Leaching

3New Alloy Beats Invar’s Thermal Stability

4Atomic-Scale Platinum Clusters for Efficient Catalysis

5Improving Lithium-Sulfur Battery Performance Using a Red Algae-Derived Polysaccharide Binder

6New Bio-Based Thermoset Offers Durability and Recyclability

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