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Scientists Overcomes a Decades-Old Obstacle to Understanding Magnetic Resonance

The new understanding may eventually lead to better control of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and higher resolution MRI diagnoses.

26 Nov 2008

NIST Demonstrate Method for Measuring Stress/Strain Levels of Semiconductors at the Nanoscale

Their recent results not only will impact the design of future generations of integrated circuits but also lay to rest a long-standing disagreement in results between two different methods for measuring stress in semiconductors.

From NIST Standard Reference Materials 26 Nov 2008

"Field Hospital on a Chip" to Provide Instant Treatment for Combat Wounds

The battlefield of the future may react differently to combat injuries, providing instant treatment to wounded soldiers even before a medic reaches their side. Impossible? Not if researchers at universities on opposit...

26 Nov 2008

Applied Nanoscience Receives EPA Registration for Nanoparticle Coating for Air Filters

Applied Nanoscience Inc. (ANI) (PINKSHEETS: APNN), a nanotechnology-based filtration development company, today announced that it received notice of a successful EPA-F.I.F.R.A. registration from its exclusive toll manufa...

26 Nov 2008

Researchers Create Electrical Wires Based on Protein Fibres Encased in Plastic

Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have succeeded in creating electrical wires consisting of protein fibers encased in plastic. The 10 nanometer thin fibers are self-organizing and compatible with biologi...

26 Nov 2008

3M Acquire Manufacturer of Wire Identification Systems

3M announced
that it completed its acquisition of Grafoplast S.p.A., a manufacturer
of wire identification systems for the wire and cable market.

25 Nov 2008

Reorganization at Abrasion Resistant Protective Linings Manfacturer

Abresist Corporation announced that its parent company, Kalenborn Kalprotect GmbH & Co. KG, has now become the holding company Kalenborn International GmbH & Co. KG. Abresist Corporation, the oldest of twelve...

From Kalenborn Abresist Corporation 25 Nov 2008

BASF Develop New Highly Efficient White Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED)

BASF and Osram Opto Semiconductors have developed a highly efficient white organic light-emitting diode (OLED): for the first time an OLED not only is able to achieve a light yield of over 60 lumens per watt (lm/W), but also, at the same time, meets the international Energy Star SSL Standard with regard to color requirements.

25 Nov 2008

Physicists Receives Patent for Design of Precision Cancer Therapy System

The new device would be more precise and less costly than existing proton-therapy systems, potentially increasing the availability and benefits of this treatment for cancer patients worldwide. The Brookhaven scientists are now seeking industrial partners to license and commercialize the technology.

25 Nov 2008