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Flexible solar cells, transistors and displays inch forward

Posted May 23, 2013 - 08:30 by Thomas Anderson

Researchers have created a new type of transparent electrode that might find uses in solar cells, flexible displays for computers and consumer electronics and future "optoelectronic" circuits for sensors and information processing.

Artificial jellyfish engineered from rat heart cells

Posted July 23, 2012 - 03:56 by Emma Woollacott

Scientists have created a free-swimming 'jellyfish' out of silicone seeded with living heart muscle cells.

Source of animals' magnetic sense found

Posted July 10, 2012 - 06:43 by Emma Woollacott

Scientists say they've identified 'internal compass needles' in the noses of rainbow trout, helping explain the way many creatures can navigate using the Earth's magnetic field.

'DNA robot' makes cancer self-destruct

Posted February 17, 2012 - 09:41 by Kate Taylor

Harvard researchers have created a tiny 'DNA robot' that can seek out and destroy specific cells - including cancer cells.

Graphene transistors compatible with living cells

Posted December 1, 2011 - 08:48 by Kate Taylor

A team at at the Technische Universitaet Muenchen says it's built the foundation for devices to communicate directly with the human brain.

Re-programmable cells to create new life forms

Posted November 8, 2011 - 07:00 by Kate Taylor

An international team of scientists has embarked on an ambitious research project to develop an in vivo biological cell that can be reprogrammed like a computer operating system.

Cells in bending trees make good biofuels

Posted November 4, 2011 - 10:20 by Lauren Craig, EarthTechling

Since 2007, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's BioEnergy Science Center (BESC) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have been looking for ways to make cost-effective biofuels from nonfood "cellulosic" plant fibers.

Team creates 'living' cells made of metal

Posted September 19, 2011 - 06:18 by Emma Woollacott

Scottish scientists say they've taken the first steps towards creating a form of life based on inorganic elements.

Stuxnet-like worm could free prisoners from cells, say researchers

Posted August 1, 2011 - 07:42 by Emma Woollacott

A group of security researchers has pointed out in a paper that software vulnerabilities could allow criminals to spring prisoners from their cells.

Anonymous says Italian cells remain intact

Posted July 6, 2011 - 12:56 by Trent Nouveau

Anonymous says Italian cells associated with the collective remain intact - even after local law enforcement officials arrested a number of cyber activists linked to the group.