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New Sensor Technology to Detect Chemical, Biological, Nuclear and Explosive Materials

Engineers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory, using an emerging sensing technology, have developed a suite of sensors for national security applications that can quickly and effectively de...

27 Mar 2006

New Inhalation Cell for Malvern Spraytec Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyzers

Malvern Instruments has introduced an Inhalation Cell accessory for its new generation Spraytec laser diffraction particle size analyzer. Aerosol delivery is becoming increasingly important for a wide variety of therapeu...

21 Mar 2006

Optical Fiber and Silicon/Germanium Combined

Optical fiber helped bring us the Internet, and silicon/germanium devices brought us microelectronics. Now, a joint team from Penn State University and the University of Southampton has developed a new way to combine the...

17 Mar 2006

Sumitomo Chemical and Seiko Epson Develop Ultra-High-Intensity Electro-Luminescent Polymer Material for OLED's

Sumitomo Chemical and Seiko Epson have jointly developed an ultra-high-intensity electro-luminescent polymer material for use as the organic light-emitting diode (OLED) light source in print head applications. Current...

16 Mar 2006

Pressable Photonic Crystals Produce Data-Rich Fingerprints in Multiple Colours

In the future, law enforcement officials may take full-colour fingerprints using new technology developed by a University of Toronto-led team of international researchers. Far from the basic black-and-white fingerpri...

15 Mar 2006

Toshiba Licenses Key DNA Chip Patents to Antara

Toshiba Corporation has announced that it has licensed key patents on DNA chips and DNA detection and analysis to Antara BioSciences Inc. of the United States. The license covers the application of Toshiba-developed and ...

13 Mar 2006

Materials Science Gets a Nitride Boost

Like modern day alchemists, materials scientists often turn unassuming substances into desirable ones. But instead of working metal into gold, they create strange new compounds that could make the electronic components o...

13 Mar 2006

European Intelligent Car Research

Although safety is improving on European roads, every year over 40,000 people die on Europe's roads and 1.4 million accidents occur. Clearly, there is still plenty of work to be done if the EU is to halve road fatali...

13 Mar 2006

Researchers Make the Speediest Measurement Ever of the Motion of Atomic Nuclei in Molecules

In the last decades there has been a revolution in measuring time-dependent molecular motion, thanks to improvements in laser technology. One major step forward were femtosecond pulses; they are laser flashes lasting onl...

8 Mar 2006

NIST Experimental Atomic Clock Uses Heavy Metal Ytterbium 'Pancakes'

Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) working with Russian colleagues have significantly improved the design of optical atomic clocks that hold thousands of atoms in a lattice made of in...

From NIST Standard Reference Materials 8 Mar 2006

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The Material Breakthroughs Revolutionizing Photovoltaics

Photovoltaic technology is revolutionizing sustainable energy with advancements in perovskite cells and innovative recycling methods for eco-friendly solutions.

Emerging Technologies and Trends in the Aerospace Industry

The global economy depends on the aerospace industry, and the technological advancements the aerospace industry has to offer are immense. This article aims to delve into the fascinating world of aerospace and explore the most promising trends and technologies that the industry is developing. How will they pave the future of air travel, and will they make it safer, more sustainable, and more efficient?

Microporous Polymers and Their Applications

Microporous polymers, with their unique structures and properties, are revolutionizing gas storage, carbon capture, and catalysis in various scientific fields.

Photonics News

New Sensor Technology to Detect Chemical, Biological, Nuclear and Explosive Materials

New Inhalation Cell for Malvern Spraytec Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyzers

Optical Fiber and Silicon/Germanium Combined

Sumitomo Chemical and Seiko Epson Develop Ultra-High-Intensity Electro-Luminescent Polymer Material for OLED's

Pressable Photonic Crystals Produce Data-Rich Fingerprints in Multiple Colours

Toshiba Licenses Key DNA Chip Patents to Antara

Materials Science Gets a Nitride Boost

European Intelligent Car Research

Researchers Make the Speediest Measurement Ever of the Motion of Atomic Nuclei in Molecules

NIST Experimental Atomic Clock Uses Heavy Metal Ytterbium 'Pancakes'

Breaking Boundaries in Ceramic Machining with Internal Threading Innovation

Analytical Techniques Reveal History’s Tracked Changes

Beyond Lithium-Ion: Engineering the Future of Battery Technology

Improve Plastic Pipe Testing Accuracy With ATS Ring Pull Fixtures

HTF Fluid for Extreme Conditions

Maximize Efficiency in Semiconductor QA with the Dimension IconIR300

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Editorial Highlights

The Material Breakthroughs Revolutionizing Photovoltaics

Emerging Technologies and Trends in the Aerospace Industry

Microporous Polymers and Their Applications

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Breaking Boundaries in Ceramic Machining with Internal Threading Innovation

Analytical Techniques Reveal History’s Tracked Changes

Beyond Lithium-Ion: Engineering the Future of Battery Technology

1New Technology for Processing Rare Earth Metals Licensed to Principal Mineral

2New Insights into Perovskite Solar Cell Failure Pathways

3New Project Aims to Improve Battery Performance and Lower Costs

4New Smart Plastic to Revolutionize Aerospace and Automotive Industries

5Processing Lignin Differently Could Dramatically Change its Electrical Properties

6NASA’s Dragonfly Passes Key Materials Tests Ahead of 2028 Titan Launch

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