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3-D printing turns nanomachines into life-size workers![]() Hanover NH (SPX) Mar 23, 2017 Using advanced 3-D printing, Dartmouth College researchers have unlocked the key to transforming microscopic nanorings into smart materials that perform work at human-scale. Nanomachines can already deliver medication and serve as computer memories at the tiny nanometer scale. By integrating a 3-D printing technique pioneered at Dartmouth's Ke Functional Materials Group, researchers may unlock even greater potential for these mini-machines. The research was published in the online edition of Angew ... read more |
Scientists created nanopowders for the synthesis of new aluminum alloysKrasnoyarsk, Russia (SPX) Mar 21, 2017 The project received support from the Regional Science Foundation and the Russian Foundation for Basic Research in the competition for oriented interdisciplinary research in 2016. The results of the ... more
Researchers develop new method to program nanoparticle organization in polymer thin filmsAkron OH (SPX) Mar 15, 2017 Controlling the organization of nanoparticles into patterns in ultrathin polymer films can be accomplished with entropy instead of chemistry, according to a discovery by Dr. Alamgir Karim, UA's Good ... more
Light-controlled gearbox for nanomachinesParis, France (SPX) Mar 21, 2017 Rewarded with a Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2016, nanomachines provide mechanical work on the smallest of scales. Yet at such small dimensions, molecular motors can complete this work in only one di ... more
New nano-implant could one day help restore sightSan Diego CA (SPX) Mar 15, 2017 A team of engineers at the University of California San Diego and La Jolla-based startup Nanovision Biosciences Inc. have developed the nanotechnology and wireless electronics for a new type of reti ... more |
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Shaping the futureOnna, Japan (SPX) Mar 15, 2017 While nanoparticles sound like a recent discovery, these tiny structures have been used for centuries. The famous Lycurgus cup, made by 4th century Roman artisans, features dichroic glass, with gold ... more
The world's first international race for molecule-cars, the Nanocar Race is onParis, France (SPX) Mar 15, 2017 Nanocars will compete for the first time ever during an international molecule-car race on April 28-29, 2017 in Toulouse (south-western France). The vehicles, which consist of a few hundred atoms, w ... more Warsaw, Poland (SPX) Mar 09, 2017 Europium silicide has for some time attracted the attention of scientists. Recognized as being promising for electronics and spintronics, this material has recently been submitted by a team of physi ... more
Small nanoparticles have surprisingly big effects on polymer nanocompositesOak Ridge TN (SPX) Mar 09, 2017 Polymer nanocomposites mix particles billionths of a meter (nanometers, nm) in diameter with polymers, which are long molecular chains. Often used to make injection-molded products, they are common ... more
Most complex nanoparticle crystal ever made by designEvanston IL (SPX) Mar 03, 2017 The most complex crystal designed and built from nanoparticles has been reported by researchers at Northwestern University and the University of Michigan. The work demonstrates that some of nature's ... more
Nano 'sandwich' offers unique propertiesHouston TX (SPX) Feb 28, 2017 Rice University researchers have modeled a nanoscale sandwich, the first in what they hope will become a molecular deli for materials scientists. Their recipe puts two slices of atom-thick graphene ... more |
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Scientists decipher the nanoscale architecture of a beetle's shellLincoln NB (SPX) Feb 24, 2017 Beetles wear a body armor that should weigh them down - think medieval knights and turtles. In fact, those hard shells protecting delicate wings are surprisingly light, allowing even flight. B ... more
Switched-on DNA spark nano-electronic applicationsTempe AZ (SPX) Feb 22, 2017 DNA, the stuff of life, may very well also pack quite the jolt for engineers trying to advance the development of tiny, low-cost electronic devices. Much like flipping your light switch at hom ... more
Liquid metal nano printing set to revolutionize electronicsMelbourne, Australia (SPX) Feb 21, 2017 A new technique using liquid metals to create integrated circuits that are just atoms thick could lead to the next big advance for electronics. The process opens the way for the production of large ... more
Nano-level lubricant tuning improves material for electronic devices and surface coatingsChicago IL (SPX) Feb 17, 2017 Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), which is ubiquitously used as a solid lubricant, has recently been shown to have a two-dimensional (2D) form that is similar to graphene. But, when thinned down to less ... more |

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Washington (UPI) Mar 21, 2017 The U.S. Air Force issued an invitation this week to industry to participate in a capability assessment of light attack aircraft.
The live-fly experiment, part a broader Air Force effort to explore cost-effective attack platform options, will be held this summer at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.
The off-the-shelf aircraft from industry participants will be flown by service ... more Washington (UPI) Mar 22, 2017Thales delivers flight simulator to Malaysian air force Washington (UPI) Mar 22, 2017U.S. Air Force orders KC-10 engine overhauls Washington (UPI) Mar 22, 2017U.S. Air Force delivers refurbished F-16s to Indonesia |
Beijing (Sputnik) Mar 13, 2017
Chinese state media is reporting that the country's space program has developed a craft capable of both landing on the moon and flying in low-Earth orbit.
The new spacecraft is claimed to be able to accommodate multiple astronauts, according to spaceship engineer Zhang Bainian, who Science and Technology Daily cited as comparing the forthcoming ship to the Orion craft currently in developm ... more Wenchang, China (XNA) Mar 13, 2017Long March-7 Y2 ready for launch of China's first cargo spacecraft Beijing (Sputnik) Mar 09, 2017China Seeks Space Rockets Launched from Airplanes Beijing (XNA) Mar 07, 2017Riding an asteroid: China's next space goal |
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Washington (AFP) March 21, 2017
Twitter said Tuesday it suspended 376,890 accounts in the second half of 2016 for "promotion of terrorism," an increase of 60 percent over the prior six-month period.
The latest suspensions bring the total number of blocked accounts to 636,248 from August 2015, when Twitter stepped up efforts to curb "violent extremism," the company announced as part of its latest transparency report.
Th ... more Washington (AFP) March 16, 2017Russia runs up cyber score against US with Yahoo, election hacks Washington (AFP) March 19, 2017Secrets from smart devices find path to legal system Beijing (AFP) March 17, 2017China blocks Pinterest: censorship watchdogs |
Bengaluru, India (IANS) Mar 17, 2017
Seven teams, including three from India, have qualified for the country's first private moon mission in December, space technology start-up TeamIndus said on Wednesday.
"Teams Callisto, Ears and Kalpana from India, Space4Life from Italy, Lunadome from Britain, Killa Lab from Peru and Regolith Revolution from the US have qualified to fly their experiments to the lunar surface in our spacecr ... more Tempe AZ (SPX) Mar 13, 2017Sun Devils working for a chance to induce photosynthesis on our lunar neighbor Washington (UPI) Mar 10, 2017NASA finds missing LRO, Chandrayaan-1 lunar orbiters Washington (AFP) March 12, 2017Under Trump, the Moon regains interest as possible destination |
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Hanover NH (SPX) Mar 23, 2017
Using advanced 3-D printing, Dartmouth College researchers have unlocked the key to transforming microscopic nanorings into smart materials that perform work at human-scale.
Nanomachines can already deliver medication and serve as computer memories at the tiny nanometer scale. By integrating a 3-D printing technique pioneered at Dartmouth's Ke Functional Materials Group, researchers may un ... more Krasnoyarsk, Russia (SPX) Mar 21, 2017Scientists created nanopowders for the synthesis of new aluminum alloys Akron OH (SPX) Mar 15, 2017Researchers develop new method to program nanoparticle organization in polymer thin films Paris, France (SPX) Mar 21, 2017Light-controlled gearbox for nanomachines |
Washington (UPI) Mar 22, 2017
The U.S. Army is seeking lighter armored vehicle concepts to better prepare for fighting in future battlefields, the service announced.
Lighter combat vehicles, Army officials say, support the branch's strategy for placing a heavier emphasis on armored mobility. Army leaders discussed future designs and procurement concepts ahead of releasing a new maneuver force modernization strategy. ... more Washington (UPI) Mar 22, 2017ST Engineering to produce next-gen AFV for Singapore Washington (UPI) Mar 20, 2017Ukroboronprom test fires Shkval, Stilet weapons Washington (UPI) Mar 16, 2017Lithuania orders Bushmaster guns from Orbital ATK |
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Hanover NH (SPX) Mar 23, 2017
Using advanced 3-D printing, Dartmouth College researchers have unlocked the key to transforming microscopic nanorings into smart materials that perform work at human-scale.
Nanomachines can already deliver medication and serve as computer memories at the tiny nanometer scale. By integrating a 3-D printing technique pioneered at Dartmouth's Ke Functional Materials Group, researchers may un ... more Krasnoyarsk, Russia (SPX) Mar 21, 2017Scientists created nanopowders for the synthesis of new aluminum alloys Akron OH (SPX) Mar 15, 2017Researchers develop new method to program nanoparticle organization in polymer thin films Paris, France (SPX) Mar 21, 2017Light-controlled gearbox for nanomachines |
Pasadena CA (JPL) Mar 21, 2017
The next rovers to explore another planet might bring along a scout. The Pop-Up Flat Folding Explorer Robot (PUFFER) in development at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, was inspired by origami. Its lightweight design is capable of flattening itself, tucking in its wheels and crawling into places rovers can't fit.
Over the past year and a half, PUFFER has been tested ... more Sendai, Japan (SPX) Mar 23, 2017Quadruped robot exhibits spontaneous changes in step with speed Washington (UPI) Mar 22, 2017Kraken Sonar Systems gains funding for robotics project Boston MA (SPX) Mar 21, 2017'Tree-on-a-chip' passively pumps water for days |
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Moscow (Sputnik) Mar 21, 2017
The US Air Force's most secretive plane, the X-37B, is just eight days away from breaking the record for longest orbital mission undertaken by a space plane. The unmanned vehicle is competing against itself, as the X-37B already holds this record with a 674 day flight.
Whether the X-37B will break the record or not, however, is up to the Air Force, which is famously tight-lipped about the ... more Washington (UPI) Mar 21, 2017General Atomics producing additional MQ-9 drone parts Washington (UPI) Mar 17, 2017Heron 1 UAV becomes operational in Singapore McLean VA (SPX) Mar 17, 2017FAA Approval Could Mean Big Things for UAS Adoption |
Los Alamos NM (SPX) Mar 23, 2017
Solar cells and photodetectors could soon be made from new types of materials based on semiconductor quantum dots, thanks to new insights based on ultrafast measurements capturing real-time photoconversion processes.
"Our latest ultrafast electro-optical spectroscopy studies provide unprecedented insights into the photophysics of quantum dots," said lead researcher Victor Klimov, a physici ... more Linkoping, Sweden (SPX) Mar 23, 2017Organic electronics can use power from socket Washington DC (SPX) Mar 17, 2017Bushwhacking into Unexplored Transistor Territories Washington DC (SPX) Mar 15, 2017Bonding chips using inkjet printers |
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Basel, Switzerland (SPX) Mar 23, 2017
Surfaces that have been coated with rare earth oxides develop water-repelling properties only after contact with air. Even at room temperature, chemical reactions begin with hydrocarbons in the air. In the journal Scientific Reports, researchers from the University of Basel, the Swiss Nanoscience Institute and the Paul Scherrer Institute report that it is these reactions that are responsible for ... more Berkeley CA (SPX) Mar 23, 2017New study maps space dust in 3-D Kyoto, Japan (SPX) Mar 23, 2017Visualizing nuclear radiation Edwards AFB CA (SPX) Mar 23, 2017ADATS could assist X-planes with large, super-fast data transmission |
Hong Kong (AFP) March 23, 2017
Huang Xiaoshuai and his wife last year splashed out $70,000 for a large painting of fish by Oscar-winning actor Adrien Brody - part of a growing clique of young, affluent Chinese art enthusiasts building their own high-end collections.
The picture now hangs in their Shanghai home and the couple, along with other mainland collectors, have flown in to attend VIP events at this week's Art Bas ... more Hong Kong (AFP) March 21, 2017Distraught Hong Kong villagers battle to save their homes Hong Kong (AFP) March 23, 2017China watches Hong Kong vote as protests threatened Hong Kong (AFP) March 22, 2017Hong Kong leader must cooperate with China: Li Ka-shing |
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Madrid, Spain (SPX) Mar 23, 2017
State-of-the-art sensors, such as MRIs and atomic clocks, are capable of making measurements with exquisite precision. MRI is used to image tissues deep within the human body and tells us whether we might suffer from an illness, while atomic clocks are extremely precise timekeepers used for GPS, internet synchronization, and long baseline interferometry in radio-astronomy. One might think these ... more Pasadena CA (JPL) Mar 23, 2017Futuristic clock prepared for space Bonn, Germany (SPX) Mar 23, 2017Giant magnetic fields in the universe Greenbelt MD (SPX) Mar 21, 2017NASA's swift mission maps a star's 'death spiral' into a Black Hole |
Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Mar 01, 2017
Mammalian cells are optimally adapted to gravity. But what happens in the microgravity environment of space if the earth's pull disappears? Previously, many experiments exhibited cell changes - after hours or even days in zero gravity. Astronauts, however, returned to Earth without any severe health problems after long missions in space, which begs the question as to how capable cells are of ada ... more Moscow, Russia (SPX) Feb 22, 2017'Gravitational noise' interferes with determining distant sources Chicago IL (SPX) Feb 17, 2017New method uses heat flow to levitate variety of objects Washington DC (SPX) Feb 14, 2017Increasing the sensitivity of next-generation gravitational wave detectors |
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Washington DC (SPX) Mar 23, 2017
A material with the perovskite crystal structure has become very popular for solar cells. While most perovskites are inorganic compounds, this new material is a hybrid of relatively inexpensive organic and inorganic materials. In just a few short years, researchers have achieved remarkable power conversion efficiency with these perovskites, comparable with the best photovoltaic materials availab ... more Dubai (AFP) March 20, 2017Dubai harvests desert sun at vast solar plant London, UK (SPX) Mar 21, 2017New solar energy plant to be installed on Barbuda Washington (UPI) Mar 20, 2017Sea change needed for low-carbon economy |
Exploration Park FL (SPX) Mar 21, 2017
OneWeb Satellites LLC has broken ground to mark the beginning of construction on its estimated $85 million high-volume satellite manufacturing factory in Exploration Park, Florida. During a ceremony with Florida Governor Rick Scott, OneWeb Satellites CEO Brian Holz and Airbus Defense and Space Inc., President Mike Cosentino, it will be announced that the factory near NASA's Kennedy Space Center ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 21, 2017Start-Ups at the Final Frontier Moscow (AFP) March 20, 2017Russia probes murder of senior space official in jail Davie FL (SPX) Mar 21, 2017Globalsat Sky and Space Global sign MoU for testing and offering satellite service in Latin America |
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