Entries from May 2009 ↓
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The world’s most powerful neutron source will be built in Sweden
May 31st, 2009 — From Nanowerk.com
At a meeting in Brussels last night (28 May), seven countries voted in support of Lund's bid to host the European Spallation Source (ESS), with a further two voting with the majority.
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Superconducting chips to become reality
May 31st, 2009 — From Nanowerk.com
Most chemical elements become superconducting at low temperatures or high pressures, but until now, copper, silver, gold, and the semiconductor germanium, for example, have all refused superconductivity. Scientists were now able to produce superconducting germanium for the first time.
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Particle physics is not just black holes and antimatter
May 31st, 2009 — From Nanowerk.com
While the perils associated with particle physics, from Earth-gobbling black holes to Vatican-destroying amounts of antimatter, gain news headlines, it?s easy to overlook the large economic and societal benefits of particle physics research.
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University of Twente spin-off company develops spectacularly fast virus detector
May 31st, 2009 — From Nanowerk.com
Imagine being able to detect in just a few minutes whether someone is infected with a virus. This has now become a reality, thanks to a new ultra-sensitive detector that has been developed by Ostendum, a spin-off company of the University of Twente.
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Ethical discussions concerning nanotechnology are often too futuristic
May 31st, 2009 — From Nanowerk.com
Philosophers make the case for realism
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Eighteen Albany high school students graduate from pioneering ‘NanoHigh’ initiative
May 31st, 2009 — From Nanowerk.com
18 students completed this year's NanoHigh program, which included the inaugural advanced nanoscience course.
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EcoloCap to Acquire Micro Bubble Technology and Its Nanotechnology Know-How
May 31st, 2009 — From Nanowerk.com
With this proposed acquisition, EcoloCap is taking a major stop forward by broadening its initial goals in the environmental space. MBT, in partnership with Japanese and Korean partners, owns nanotechnologies that could play an important role in the energy and ecology sector.
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Silicon Border to Compete With Top Manufacturing Facilities for Esteemed Award
May 31st, 2009 — From Nanowerk.com
Silicon Border, a science and technology park located in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, has been nominated for 'Best Region for Manufacturing Solar Technologies' by the organizers of the International Solar Technology Awards.
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Tochter von Nanostart-Beteiligung Nanosys erwirbt entscheidende Solar-Patente
May 31st, 2009 — From Nanowerk.com
QD Soleil, die vor wenigen Wochen gegruendete Tochter der Nanostart Beteiligung Nanosys, hat einen exklusiven Lizenzvertrag abgeschlossen mit der Starfire Electronic Development and Marketing Corporation.
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Free web-based seminar explores electrical measurements of photovoltaic devices
May 31st, 2009 — From Nanowerk.com
Keithley Instruments, Inc., a world leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systems, will offer a free, web-based seminar titled 'Photovoltaic Measurements: Testing the Electrical Properties of Today?s Solar Cells'.