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A new class of piezoelectric logic devices built from nanowiresA new class of piezoelectric logic devices built from nanowires

9/2/10 | News

Using zinc oxide nanowires, Georgia Tech researchers have brought mechanical strain into use in a logic device that includes both transistors and diodes. When force is applied to the wires, an electrical field is created across two electrodes, strong enough to serve at gate voltage.
Tiny rulers measure nanoscale structures

Tiny rulers measure nanoscale structures

Aug 31 | News

Physicists at China's Wuhan University discovered that nanospheres combined with a nanorod dimer (identical attached molecules that form a fixed, measurable length) could be used to solve the problem of measurement sensitivity in a device called a plasmon ruler. This stable “ruler” could be of great benefit in nanotech applications.

Roller coaster superconductivity discovered

Roller coaster superconductivity discovered

Aug 20 | News

Superconductors can carry electricity without resistance, so they are more efficient than copper wires. However, to attain the superconducting state, these materials have to be cooled below a critical temperature, so-called transition temperature, at which point normal electrical resistance disappears. Developing superconductors with higher transition temperatures is one of physics’ greatest quests.

Global warming's silver lining: Northern countries will thrive, grow

1 hour ago | News

(University of California - Los Angeles) As world-wide population increases by 40 percent over the next 40 years, sparsely populated Canada, Scandinavia, Russia, and the northern US will become formidable economic powers and migration magnets, writes UCLA geographer Laurence C....

Transition metal catalysts could be key to origin of life, scientists report

3 hours ago | News

Scientists propose that an overlooked type of biological catalyst -- metal-ligand complexes -- could have jump-started metabolism and life itself, deep in hydrothermal ocean vents.

Biophysical Society names 2011 award recipients

3 hours ago | News

(Biophysical Society) The Biophysical Society is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2011 Society awards. The eight recipients will receive their awards at the Society's 55th Annual Meeting on Monday, March 7, 2011, at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Md.

Research about Brazilian marine biodiversity brings researchers from 5 countries together

7 hours ago | News

(Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo) The Sao Paulo Research Foundation presents the Marine Biodiversity Workshop: Recent Improvements in Bioprospection, Biogeography and Phylogeography to be held on September 9 and 10. This scientific meeting is intended to...

University of Arizona telescope pioneer to receive medal minted close to home

8 hours ago | News

(University of Arizona) The Kavli Prize medal Roger Angel will receive during a ceremony in Norway for his pioneering advances in telescope design was struck from pure gold in an elaborate process not far from the UA.

Penn State chemist Ayusman Sen awarded the medal of the Chemical Research Society of India

8 hours ago | News

(Penn State) Ayusman Sen, Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at Penn State University, has been honored with the Chemical Research Society of India Medal. Sen is only the second recipient of the medal, which is awarded exclusively to outstanding chemists of Indian origin who work...

Complete Analytical Research on CEMEX and Eagle Materials

12 hours ago | News

www.stockcall.com/ offers investors comprehensive research on the cement industry and has completed analytical research on CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: CX) and Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE: EXP). Good c...

Amtech’s Solar Subsidiary Receives $37 Million in New Solar Orders

12 hours ago | News

Amtech Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASYS), a global supplier of production and automation systems and related supplies for the manufacture of solar cells, semiconductors, and silicon wafers, today announced ...

Novel Material May Shed Light on High-Temperature Superconductors

12 hours ago | News

Measurements taken at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) may help physicists develop a clearer understanding of high-temperature superconductors, whose behavior remains in many ...

JEC Composites to Present Awards for Groundbreaking Application Developments

18 hours ago | News

JEC Composites today announced the winners of the annual JEC Asia Innovation Awards 2010. This year, nine companies and their 17 partners will receive awards for their groundbreaking application devel...

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The hidden inflexibility of plastic

The hidden inflexibility of plastic

Jul 7 | RDBlog

Every week, the small plastic bag filled with our collected plastic and metal tidbits—a partial fossil record of the consuming habits two American adults—hits the curb beside the cardboard. It's recycling day. But much of the plastic will never see the light of day again.

Sensitive cells earn big prize and great expectations

Sensitive cells earn big prize and great expectations

Jun 10 | RDBlog

Windows accomplish a lot. They keep out the elements, but let in the light. Properly designed they can insulate or transfer thermal energy, and they can also filter harmful wavelengths. But can they also generate electricity? The recipient of the world’s large technology prize for 2010 seems to think so.

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Laser-Induced Fluorescence Composite Heat Damage Detector

May 24 | Videos

2008 R&D 100 Awards ORNL & Galt Technologies Submission

Superhydrophobic Coatings

May 24 | Videos

A transparent coating that is not just impermeable to water, but actually makes it bounce off a surface to help prevent corrosion, protect electronic and antiquities, or provide a new, more efficient surface to collect pure water.

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Optically clear PV adhesives stand up to harsh conditions

Jul 15 | New To Market

NuSil Technology, a manufacturer of silicone materials for the solar, photonics, electronics and aerospace industries, has recently launched two clear silicone adhesives for solar module assemblies.  These adhesives are suitable for applications subject to harsh environments, such as high-power LEDs or satellites.

Soft armor from Dow Corning provides strong protection

Jul 14 | New To Market

Recently released as a standalone textile, DEFLEXION is already being used a rodeo vest and motorcycle suit to keep bull horns and road rash at bay. But down the road the material could be used for a variety of purposes, from clothing to R&D.

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4-oz. boron nitride aerosol coating spray can

Aug 2 | Tools And Technology

ZYP Coatings, Inc. introduced its 4-oz. Boron Nitride Aerosol Lubricoat spray can. This small size container allows investigators and R&D groups to test the attributes of a boron nitride coating.

Pre-cut metal tubing

Jul 27 | Tools And Technology

VICI Precision Sampling offers a wide range of custom and pre-cut metal tubing.  Materials offered are 316 stainless steel, Nickel 200, Hastelloy C, Inconel 600, Electroformed Nickel, and titanium.

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