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A Fee That Can Actually Make You Money? (PhysOrg)
(PhysOrg.com) — Short-term redemption fees protect and boost returns for long-term mutual fund investors. (read the story…) Related items Spray-on liquid glass is about to revolutionize almost everything (PhysOrg) Adjusting acidity with impunity (PhysOrg) News in a nutshell (The Scientist) Carbon Nanotube Speakers Could Be Powered by Lasers, Transform Noisy Spaces into Peaceful Sanctums (PhysOrg) Minnesota researchers discover how electricity moves... »
Researchers develop molecular ‘LEGO kit’ to create nano-cubes (PhysOrg)
(PhysOrg.com) — Scientists at the University of Glasgow have devised a molecular ‘LEGO toolkit’ which can be used to assemble a vast number of new and functional chemical compounds. (read the story…) Related items Improving Semiconductor Technology (PhysOrg) When It Comes to Drug Delivery, Size Matters (PhysOrg) MIT: Unusual snail shell could be a model for better armor (EurekAlert!) New... »
Carbon Nanotube Speakers Could Be Powered by Lasers, Transform Noisy Spaces into Peaceful Sanctums (PhysOrg)
(PhysOrg.com) — A UT Dallas team’s study published in the Journal of Applied Physics expands the extraordinary capabilities of nanotechnology to include laser-powered acoustic speakers made from assemblies of carbon nanotubes. (read here…) Related items A Stellar, Metal-Free Way to Make Carbon Nanotubes (PhysOrg) Nanosystems Capture and Destroy Circulating Tumor Cells (PhysOrg) Detecting the Undetectable in Prostate Cancer Testing... »
Minnesota researchers discover how electricity moves through cells (PhysOrg)
(PhysOrg.com) — Researchers at the University of Minnesota have created a molecular image of a system that moves electrons between proteins in cells. The achievement is a breakthrough for biology and could provide insights to minimize energy loss in other systems, from nanoscale devices to moving electricity around the country. (read here…) Related items U of Minnesota... »
Sensitive nano oscillator can detect pathogens (PhysOrg)
(PhysOrg.com) — By watching how energy moves across a tiny device akin to a springing diving board, Cornell researchers are a step closer to creating extraordinarily tiny sensors that can instantly recognize harmful substances in air or water. (read on…) Related items Sensitive oscillators could lead to detection of harmful molecules, bacteria (Cornell News Service) Using CNTs as... »