Nantero, Inc., the company pioneering the use of nanotubes in new semiconductor devices, has announced the closing of an over $10 million financing round.
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Potential cancer treatment from Rice University
Researchers at Rice University have found a way to kill some diseased cells and treat others in the same sample at the same time.
Carbon nanotubes and lasers help to visualize blood flow
New fluorescence imaging technique allows researchers to view pulsing blood vessels of living animals with unprecedented clarity.
ORNL develops lignin-based thermoplastic conversion process
Turning lignin into something considerably more valuable is driving a research effort headed by Amit Naskar of Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
ONR considers solar energy for Marines
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) looks to the sun to help Marines do away with diesel-guzzling generators now used in combat outposts.
Team led by Argonne National Lab selected as DOE's Batteries and Energy Storage Hub
Multi-partner team led by Argonne National Laboratory selected for award of $120 million to establish a new Batteries and Energy Storage Hub.
Nanoparticles combined with antibodies to combat cancer
Silicon nanoparticles functionalised with antibodies have been shown to efficiently kill cancer cells in vitro.
Improved materials for all-optical signal processing
Alex Jen and co-workers publish work describing a new series of anionic polymethine dyes, designed for application in improved guest-host materials.
Persimmon Technologies Awarded NSF Grant
Persimmon Technologies awarded NSF Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to develop soft magnetic material and fabrication process.
AAAS Recognizes Stanford Professor for Printed and Flexible Materials Work
Professor Zhenan Bao named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).