- Mon Oct 24 2005 The key to fresh water: Imitation spleen proteins
The water is safe, of course. It's passed though designer molecules similar to the filters in your liver.
Posted by Michael Kanellos
- Thu Jan 6 2005 Year in review: Back to nature
The natural world was the focus of much nanotechnology and energy research. Robots, meanwhile, were learning to mimic crabs and bees.
Posted by CNET Staff
- Tue Sep 11 2007 Photos: Stanford's X-ray vision
Cutting-edge X-rays are shining light on ancient history and paving the way for cleaner sources of future energy. Coming soon: movies of molecules.
- Fri Nov 3 2006 Microbes could one day make airplanes safer
MIT researchers have pinpointed microbes that one day could detect stress points and small fractures on airplane wings.
Posted by Michael Kanellos
- Tue Aug 24 2004 Nanotech will tap nature's potential, investor says
Venture capitalist says a revolution is at hand, despite a setback like Nanosys' canceled IPO.
Posted by Michael Kanellos
- Wed Aug 4 2004 Start-up to use genes to build better chips
Can food-poisoning bacteria E. coli make chips better than humans? Start-up says yes, but primordial soup will take time to steep.
Posted by Michael Kanellos
- Mon Sep 10 2007 IBM prints with molecules
Researchers have devised a way to print patterns with molecules, precisely arranging particles on a template that can be used like a rubber stamp.
Posted by Michael Kanellos
- Tue Jun 7 2005 Model mimics molecular travelers
Ever wonder how stuff moves around in your body? The Max Planck Institute uses models to follow particles on their intercellular travels.
Posted by Michael Kanellos
- Thu Aug 20 2009 At Singularity U., big brains meet the future
During nine weeks at NASA Ames, an elite class of 40 is given access to thought leaders as it envisions tech to address real world needs, such as car sharing.
Posted by Daniel Terdiman
- Tue Aug 8 2006 Nanowires built to fight bioterrorism
Nanowire "bar code" system designed for use in portable, quick-acting sensors that can detect pathogens.
Posted by Stefanie Olsen
