Nanotechnology
Latest about nanotechnology
Flowing Blood Could Power iPods and Cell Phones
By Live Science Staff published
Power generated from flowing blood could one day be converted to electricity.
Zhong Lin Wang on Studying Nanotechnology
By John Toon published
By replicating and learning from biological species, we can build materials and structures that have superior performance.
Engineers Create 'Nanobamas'
By Live Science Staff published
Group of engineers use carbon nanotubes to make mini-portraits of Barack Obama.
Solar Cells Go Organic
By South Dakota State University published
Diane Hinkens was a clothing designer. Now she's designing solar cells.
Scientists Create World's Thinnest Balloon
By Charles Q. Choi published
Scientists have created the world's thinnest balloon, made of a single layer of carbon.
Nanowire 'Paper Towel' Designed to Clean Up Oil Spills
By Live Science Staff published
A mat of nanowires with the feel of paper could be a new tool in the cleanup of oil.
Scientists Explore Invisible Environmental Helpers
By Chris Larkin published
Tiny nanocatalysts manipulate chemicals to eliminate pollution.
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