Better Control of Nanowires

This could mean new and better LEDs or transistors, as well as improved storage capacities for batteries.
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Hybrid Solar Cells with Nanowires Increases Efficiency

By spiking solar cells with nanowires, UCSD scientists have made, what might be, the most efficient thin-film solar cells yet.
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Uni­ver­s­ity of Wisconsin-Madison Scientists Grow Nano-Trees

These beautiful structures are amazing. I think they are on the right track because self-assembly is how future nanotechnology is going to come into its own.
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Scientists Have Developed a Way to Make High Volume Reliable Nano Wires

This new technique should allow us to mass produce nano wires for photonic and electronic integrated circuits.
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10 High-Tech Health Breakthroughs for Your Body

Magnetic Brain Stimulation, Stem-Cell Scaffolding, Instant Diagnosis, Pre-emptive Strike Against Cancer, Implantable Nanowire, Superbug Zapper, Targeted Meds Delivery, Bloodstream Bot, "Wireless" EKG, and Nano cancer Fighters.
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