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This rose is smaller than a strand of hair

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:12:45 +0000

Harvard engineers have a devised a technique for designing and producing intricate microscopic models, called "hierarchical microarchitectures," and the tiny sculptures it produces are nothing short of incredible.

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mashed potato concepts (27 March 2006, Interconnected)

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 12:53:28 +0000

"The straw would have nanojaws at one end, and mechanical cilia to propel the food up the pipe."

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news@nature.com - Living cells get nanosurgery

Tue, 14 Dec 2004 20:58:14 +0000

"Tiny needle can operate on a single cell without leaving damage."

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Nanotechnology pioneer slays 'grey goo' myth

Fri, 11 Jun 2004 13:31:50 +0000

"The authors explain why self-replication, contrary to previous understanding, is unnecessary for building an efficient and effective molecular manufacturing system."

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Getting Molecules To Do The Work

Sun, 25 Apr 2004 01:55:05 +0000

"The era of nano-manufacturing is being born in hundreds of labs that are racing to perfect a technique called self-assembly"

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Nanoscale Elevator Raises the Bar

Fri, 19 Mar 2004 16:08:48 +0000

"Complex device demonstrates progress in designing and building molecular machines"

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Solar-powered Molecular Motor Built

Fri, 19 Mar 2004 16:06:36 +0000

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Quantum Dots Capture First Movies of Cells "Talking''

Wed, 03 Mar 2004 19:43:37 +0000

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Microbes Turn Waste into Power

Thu, 26 Feb 2004 16:07:02 +0000

"Fuel cell system generates electricity while cleaning wastewater"

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Responsible Nanotechnology

Tue, 24 Feb 2004 16:28:20 +0000

"News and notes about the ongoing work of the Center for Responsible Nanotechnology (CRN)."

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Nano-origami

Thu, 12 Feb 2004 16:42:42 +0000

"Scripps Research Institute scientists have designed, constructed, and imaged a single strand of DNA that spontaneously folds into a highly rigid, nanoscale octahedron."

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Scientific American: Nano Patterning

Tue, 10 Feb 2004 20:38:56 +0000

"IBM brings closer to reality chips that put themselves together"

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Incorporate disassembly into every self-assembled nanotech product

Fri, 06 Feb 2004 17:40:30 +0000

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Can nanopulses heal?

Thu, 05 Feb 2004 15:09:16 +0000

"Exposing cells noninvasively to an extremely powerful electric field for nanoseconds might one day be used to treat cancer, speed up healing or tackle obesity."

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Three-Dimensional Nanofabrication Using Electron Beam Lithography

Wed, 04 Feb 2004 15:38:52 +0000

"The world's smallest globe with a resolution 100 times higher than previously possible"

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