The Magic Touch
A new prosthetic hand developed at the University of Lund, Sweden, gives hope to amputees to regain hand mobility and touch feeling. (Sep. '09)
View ArticleNano Filtered Water
Scientists of the Technical University of Denmark have developed a new filter to obtain ultra pure water which consists only of H2O molecules. All minerals, carbon compounds or gas molecules are...
View ArticleBoosting Memory Chips
Moore’s law predicts that the number of transistors on a silicon chip will double approximately every two years. Thanks to nano technology a similar acceleration is observed in data storage capability...
View ArticleThe 3D Nanoscanner
The flat surface of a silicon wafer is not smooth at all. Scientists of the EU research project Pronano have built a new tool that allows them to visualise the nano-scale of it. And now the smooth...
View ArticleMobile Detection System for Contaminated Water
Engineers have developed a new a mobile detection system to fight the growing threat of contaminated drinking water. Within the European research project DINAMICS they have built a microchip system...
View ArticleNano-tuned Solar Cells
Solar cells that are more effective and cost less in production: European researchers developed nano-tuned surfaces to gain both.
View ArticleNano Powered Cars
How can electric cars increase their driving range before they need to stop and recharge? Traditional batteries cannot keep up with the high storage demand but the complete redesign of lithium ion...
View ArticleRegenerating the Ear and the Eye
Repairing a defective ear or even an eye is no longer science fiction. Nano-technology can help to make medical history.
View ArticleNano Non-Stick Paint For Efficient Shipping
Biofouling on ship hulls is responsible for an up to 40% higher fuel consumption of vessels. Now a new non-toxic paint has been developed. The secret is a nano structure, caused by amphiphilic molecules
View ArticleNano Foil Brightens Screen
A new process called "nano-imprinting" enlarges the luminosity of screens efficiently without using more energy. Engineers of the European research project NaPanil have modified the glass surfaces on...
View ArticleThe Nano Laboratory
Scientists are turning one of the most powerful microscopes on earth into an engineering laboratory. A Scanning Electron Microscope allows you to examine the surfaces of probes to almost an atomic layer
View ArticleWooden Bones
Scientists are looking for new ways to transform complex and organized structures already existing in nature to rebuild bones out of wood
View ArticleThe Artificial Finger
To touch something is to understand it – emotionally and cognitive. It´s one of our important six senses, which we use and need in our daily lives. But accidents or illnesses can disrupt us from our...
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