Wednesday, December 25, 2002

Powering Tiny Devices with Protein. In search of a protein-powered motor for tiny devices that may travel through the human body and a nanoscale biosensor to detect dangerous substances in the bloodstream or in the air, researchers at Florida State University are hoping to reap big results from small technology, with the ultimate goal of incorporating biological matter into nanoscale machines. [osOpinion] 7:12:54 AM    comment []

Cells Light Way for Flat-Panel Displays. Penn State University researchers working on an alternative to LED use in flat-panel color displays claim that polymer cells -- like the ones they have produced -- may be the basis for flat displays of the future. [osOpinion] 6:49:37 AM    comment []

Nimble Nanoswitch May Win Info Relay Race. Nanosize devices may be getting their own ultra-small version of a component that few electronic gadgets can function without: the switch. In a new paper, Swedish researchers Tomas Nord, Susanne Viefers and Jari Kinaret provide the first-ever blueprint for a nanorelay made from microscopic carbon tubules. [osOpinion] 6:46:41 AM    comment []

Scientists Prove Atomic Memory Concept. University of Wisconsin scientists have proven that atomic-scale memory is possible by using silicon atoms in place of the 1s and 0s of traditional computing. A practical application of the proof of concept is years away, but the work is a first step toward developing storage density a million times greater than a CD-ROM. [osOpinion] 6:46:19 AM    comment []