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Nano Switches that Store More Data Head to Market: By Katherine Bourzac
Tuesday, August 31, 2010; Products featuring memristors could appear in 2013.

A Simple Filter Could Make LCDs More Efficient: By Katherine Bourzac | 08/30/2010 | 1 Comment; The new approach wastes far less light, saving energy.

New Electronics, Cheaper OLED TVs: By Katherine Bourzac | 08/25/2010 | 3 Comments; Stacked components could make OLED screens competitive with LCDs.

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Graphene Could Improve DNA Sequencing: By Prachi Patel | 08/19/2010 | 2 Comments; The atom-thick material may be ideal for a new sequencing technique.

An Implantable Antenna: By Jennifer Chu | 08/18/2010 | 2 Comments; A prototype silk biosensor could someday alert doctors to signs of disease.

The Science of a Sparkling Shave: By Cyrus Farivar | 08/13/2010 | 11 Comments; A German company hopes a synthetic diamond material, engineered at the nanoscale, becomes a shaver's best friend.

Tiny Probes Measure Signals Inside Cells: By Katherine Bourzac | 08/12/2010; Nanowire transistors could make better connections between the body and electronic devices.

A New Way to Use the Sun's Energy: By Katherine Bourzac | 08/11/2010 | 18 Comments; Researchers have demonstrated a new mechanism for converting both sunlight and heat into electricity.

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