USA-Austrian and Swiss Nanocars finish first in first Nanocar race
If the current is high enough, the molecule starts to move and can be steered over the racetrack (University of Basel) Our previous post announced a race around [...]
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First International NanoCar Race showcases molecular vehicles GalleryFirst International NanoCar Race showcases molecular vehicles
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First International NanoCar Race showcases molecular vehicles
Six NanoCars, each a unique concept created from only several dozen atoms by one of six teams representing six nations, and powered by electrical pulses, will compete to complete a 100 nm course within 38 hours.
Nanothreads formed from smallest possible diamonds
A new form of carbon produced by very slowly releasing benzene compressed at 200,000 times atmospheric pressure may be the strongest material possible.
Novel silicon nanostructure extends battery life
Templates made from polymer nanofibers enable the formation of long-lived silicon nanostructures that store ten times as much charge as do graphite battery terminals.
Single molecule nanocar with functional wheels driven by electron tunneling
Electron tunneling drives a conformational change in each wheel of a four-wheel drive, single molecule nanocar, driving it across a copper surface.
Video of very impressive DARPA-funded quadruped robot
In light of our continuing interest in the ways in which nanotechnology will interact with robotics and other emerging technologies, here is an update from IEEE Spectrum on the Boston [...]
Nanotechnology makes possible boat 40% stronger and 75% lighter than metal boats
Zyvex Technologies announced that its 54-foot boat named Piranha completed a rough-weather sea test near Puget Sound in the Pacific Ocean, demonstrating record fuel efficiency.
4th International Conference on carbon nanotechnology and space elevator systems
The 4th International Conference on carbon nanotechnology and space elevator systems, Dec. 4-5, 2010, is available for remote participation or listening-in.
Steam balloons
The brothers Montgolfier invented the hot air balloon upon the observation that smoke rises, and thus they figured that if they could catch it in a bag, the bag would [...]
Towers and orbits
Just for fun, imagine you could build a tower up to geosynchronous orbital height. If you stepped off the top floor, you'd just hang there, in orbit. If the tower [...]