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Nanotechnology aims to cure smelly feet

September 27, 2004 Your secret shame is over. A start-up in Pennsylvania says it can cure foot-odor problems with nanosocks. TAGS: nanoparticle, Hayes Corp., nanometer, nanotechnology, metal, polymer, sock, particle, Pennsylvania

Will fiber optics replace the lightbulb?

August 31, 2006 They distribute data and can separate cells from one other. But can they adequately light a room? Photos: Fiber optics lighting the way TAGS: Davenport Co., fiber-optics, lamp, lightbulb, fiber, metal, energy, wine, light-emitting diode

Gold to go in diesel engines

April 16, 2007 Gold. It's not just for teeth anymore. Nanostellar is going to use it to save automakers money and make diesel cars run cleaner. TAGS: converter, automobile company, material, car, metal, engine

Intel eyes nanotubes for future chip designs

November 10, 2006 Company is experimenting with carbon nanotubes as a possible replacement for copper wires in order to speed connections. TAGS: nanotube, chip company, electron, semiconductor, resistance, metal, transistor, Intel, researcher

Will humans mine for gold on the sea floor?

December 6, 2005 Mining companies study the possibility of extracting valuable metals from volcanic vents found under the oceans. TAGS: sea, ocean, metal, human, scientist, field, possibility, San Francisco

A battery of questions about lithium ion

May 2, 2007 With no suitable replacement for lithium ion batteries on the horizon, slow progress on this notebook battery technology may have to do. TAGS: battery, material, cell, metal, notebook computer, Panasonic, Intel, Sony Corp., HP

Sparks, steel fly as robots battle for crown

November 13, 2005 Robots weighing anywhere from one pound to 340 pounds battle it out at the ComBots Cup and National Championship. Photos: Robots do battle TAGS: robot, match, arena, metal, San Francisco

Nanoparticles for energy, explosions

October 21, 2004 Aluminum, the stuff of cans, explodes in its nano form. A small start-up has decided to harness that property. TAGS: nanoparticle, nanotechnology, nanometer, fuel cell, aluminum, explosion, metal, manufacturing, component
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