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January 04, 2013

Oh, Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
London, UK (SPX) Jan 04, 2013
As Twelfth Night approaches and the Christmas decorations start to look increasingly congruous as the last crumbs of cake are swept away and the remnants of the turkey have finally been consumed, there is the perennial question as to what to do with the tree. Research published in the International Journal of Biomedical Nanoscience and Nanotechnology suggests that the needles of the plant Pseudotsuga menziesii, commonly known as the Douglas fir could be used to sterilize nano devices destined for ... read more

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				Reality check for DNA nanotechnology Two major barriers to the advancement of DNA nanotechnology beyond the research lab have been knocked down. This emerging technology employs DNA as a programmable building material for self-assemble ... more		Nanocrystals Not Small Enough to Avoid Defects Nanocrystals as protective coatings for advanced gas turbine and jet engines are receiving a lot of attention for their many advantageous mechanical properties, including their resistance to stress. ... more

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Nature Materials Study: Boosting Heat Transfer With Nanoglue A team of interdisciplinary researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has developed a new method for significantly increasing the heat transfer rate across two different materials. Results of ... more		New optical tweezers trap specimens just a few nanometers across To grasp and move microscopic objects, such as bacteria and the components of living cells, scientists can harness the power of concentrated light to manipulate them without ever physically touching ... more		UK thermal satellite firm wins ESA contract to deliver real time climate and security insights Glacier retreat could drive a surge in volcanic eruptions worldwide Beyond male dominance in primates new study redefines gender power roles		How 'transparent' is graphene? The amazing electrical, optical and strength properties of graphene, a single-atom-thick layer of carbon, have been extensively researched over the last decade. Recently, the material has been studi ... more
				A graphene nanotube hybrid A seamless graphene/nanotube hybrid created at Rice University may be the best electrode interface material possible for many energy storage and electronics applications. Led by Rice chemist James T ... more		Study of risks to humankind proposed British researchers say they want to create a Center for the Study of Existential Risk to analyze the ultimate risks to the future of mankind. ... more

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Penn Researchers Make Flexible, Low-voltage Circuits Using Nanocrystals Electronic circuits are typically integrated in rigid silicon wafers, but flexibility opens up a wide range of applications. In a world where electronics are becoming more pervasive, flexibility is ... more		King's College London finds rainbows on nanoscale New research at King's College London may lead to improved solar cells and LED-displays. Researchers from the Biophysics and Nanotechnology Group at King's, led by Professor Anatoly Zayats in the de ... more		Bearings Used in Space Technologies: Engineering for the Final Frontier Orbex advances as UK contender in ESA launcher competition K2 Space validates satellite systems in orbit and fires record-breaking thruster		Optical microscopes lend a hand to graphene research The remarkable properties and subsequent applications of graphene have been well-documented since it was first isolated in 2004; however, researchers are still trying to find a quick, cheap and effi ... more
				Controlling heat flow through a nanostructure Thermoelectric devices, which can harness temperature differences to produce electricity, might be made more efficient thanks to new research on heat propagation through structures called superlatti ... more		ORNL pushes the boundaries of electron microscopy to unlock the potential of graphene Electron microscopy at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory is providing unprecedented views of the individual atoms in graphene, offering scientists a chance to unlock the mater ... more

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China plans manned space launch in 2013: state media

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Turning smartphones into secure and versatile keys

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Strengthening fragile forests of carbon nanotubes for new MEMS applications

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A 'nanoscale landscape' controls flow of surface electrons on a topological insulator

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Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center Develops Revolutionary Nanotechnology Copper Solder

High-pressure science gets super-sized

A new take on the Midas touch - changing the colour of gold

Tiny pores in graphene could give rise to membranes

Manufacturing complex 3D metallic structures at nanoscale made possible

A novel scheme to enhance local electric fields around metal nanostructures

University of Florida chemists pioneer new technique for nanostructure assembly

NASA must reinvest in nanotechnology research, according to new Rice University paper

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New Way to Prevent Cracking in Nanoparticle Films

Making a layer cake with atomic precision

Queen's develops new environmentally friendly MOF production method

Drawing a line, with carbon nanotubes

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