Researchers are using a layering technique developed for microchip manufacturing to build nanoscale “bowls” that…
Month: October 2012
High-efficiency quantum dot solar cells developed
Scientists have demonstrated the first solar cell with external quantum efficiency (EQE) exceeding 100 percent…
Immune system fighters speak in patterns of proteins, prefer squishy partners
Researchers have discovered two new conditions for immune system communication that may help scientists one…
New materials may help prevent infections by blocking initial bacterial attachment
Recently a team of British researchers has discovered a new class of materials that resists…
Nanotechnology helps scientists keep silver shiny
There are thousands of silver artifacts in museum collections around the world, and keeping them…
Near-atomically flat silicon could help pave the way to new chemical sensors
Scientists have succeeded in creating near-atomically flat silicon, of the orientation used by the electronics…
Progress in ultrasound-guided surgery may improve breast cancer treatment
Scientists are developing an alternate means of precisely tagging breast cancer tumors for removal or…
Strengthening fragile forests of carbon nanotubes for new MEMS applications
By using a variety of materials not commonly associated with MEMS technology, researchers have created…
Road to Windows 8 Security: Improved, but with Bumps
With its launch of Windows 8, Microsoft promises a rejuvenated OS and brand that translates…
Road to Windows 8 Security: Improved, but with Bumps
With its launch of Windows 8, Microsoft promises a rejuvenated OS and brand that translates…