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Biologist Obtain First 3D Image of Molecular Machine

For the first time, structural biologists have managed to obtain the detailed three-dimensional structure of one of the proteins that form the core of the complex molecular machine, called the replisome, that plant and animal cells assemble to copy their DNA as the first step in cell reproduction.

9 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

United States Steel to Consolidate Production Operations to Provide Greater Efficiency

United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) announced today that as a result of the company's continuing review and analysis of market conditions and their impact on customers' orders, it is taking further steps to...

2 Dec 2008

ThyssenKrupp to Supply New Crushers to Increase Coal Production in China

Essen-based plant engineering specialists ThyssenKrupp Fördertechnik are to build another four fully mobile crushers in China. The China Power Investment Group, one of China’s five biggest state-owned utilitie...

2 Dec 2008

Vimetco Awarded Two Prospecting Permits for Bauxite Mine

Vimetco N.V. (LSE: VICO), the global, vertically integrated producer of primary and processed aluminium products, today announces that, on October 13th, 2008, the Minister of Mines and Geology in the Republic of Guinea i...

26 Nov 2008

New "Barcode Chip" Promises to Revolutionize Diagnostic Medical Testing

In less than 10 minutes, and using just a pinprick's worth of blood, the chip can measure the concentrations of dozens of proteins, including those that herald the presence of diseases like cancer and heart disease.

26 Nov 2008

NASA Establish New Mission to Understand the Nature of Dark Energy

NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have signed a memorandum of understanding for the implementation of the Joint Dark Energy Mission, or JDEM. The mission will feature the first space-based observatory designed...

20 Nov 2008

General Dynamics Acquires Global Manufacturer of Axles

General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) and The Carlyle Group, a private equity firm, have entered into a definitive agreement for General Dynamics to acquire AxleTech International, a global manufacturer and supplier of axles, axle...

20 Nov 2008

Boeing Completes Destructive Testing on New 787 Dreamliner, The First All-Composite Wing Box Ever Built

Boeing [NYSE: BA] completed destructive testing today on a full-scale composite wing box of the 787 Dreamliner, the first all-composite wing box ever built for a Boeing commercial airplane. This test is part of the certi...

16 Nov 2008

Scientists Uncover New "Nano Alloys" Created by Steel Mill in the Nanoworld

In the neverland between molecule and metal they discovered a new family of compounds. The prototype of these new “nano alloys” is a compound containing one central molybdenum atom binding twelve zinc atoms.

From Arburg GmbH 13 Nov 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.

Mining News

Biologist Obtain First 3D Image of Molecular Machine

Recent Studies Show People Divided in Today's Nanotechnology Era

United States Steel to Consolidate Production Operations to Provide Greater Efficiency

ThyssenKrupp to Supply New Crushers to Increase Coal Production in China

Vimetco Awarded Two Prospecting Permits for Bauxite Mine

New "Barcode Chip" Promises to Revolutionize Diagnostic Medical Testing

NASA Establish New Mission to Understand the Nature of Dark Energy

General Dynamics Acquires Global Manufacturer of Axles

Boeing Completes Destructive Testing on New 787 Dreamliner, The First All-Composite Wing Box Ever Built

Scientists Uncover New "Nano Alloys" Created by Steel Mill in the Nanoworld

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

Discover Advanced Solutions for Thickness and Flaw Inspection with the OmniScan™ X4 Flaw Detector

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Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

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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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How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

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2New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

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4Precisely-Doped Two-Dimensional Semiconductors For Monolithic Integrated Circuits

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6A Bio-Inspired Catalyst for Efficient Chemical Reactions

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