2006 Research News

December 18, 2006
Environmental Fate:
Industrial nanomaterials appear vulnerable to dispersal in natural environment

December 11, 2006
Artificial Butterfly:
Replication of butterfly wing scales provides new technique for producing complex photonic structures

December 8, 2006
Deadly Wave:
Researchers learn from analyses of rare tsunami earthquake that devastated Java in Summer 2006

December 8, 2006
Assembly Required:
Scientists learn to create nanomaterials based on intricate patterns assembled by microscopic algae

December 5, 2006
Cartilage Monitoring:
High-resolution imaging with contrast agent yields promise in research of osteoarthritis

November 27, 2006
Numerical Optimization:
New "inverse planning" system improves brachytherapy treatment for prostate and other cancers

November 27, 2006
Computer Architectures for Defense:
Tom McDermott named director of GTRI's Electronic Systems Laboratory (ELSYS)

November 7, 2006
The Biology Connection:
Researchers link tiny ocean organisms with increased cloud cover -- and potential climate change

November 2, 2006
Tough Competition:
Microbes compete with animals by making high-value food resources chemically repugnant

October 13, 2006
Mimicking Nature:
Researchers imitate lotus leaves for self-cleaning photovoltaic arrays and high-voltage insulators, and non-stick MEMS

September 21, 2006
LCD Shortcut:
Self-aligning liquid crystal technique could simplify manufacture of display devices

September 15, 2006
Walking Tall:
New pedestrian planning guidebook helps communities assess their walkability and choose pedestrian projects

September 12, 2006
Stemming Spam:
Internet routing and spam data reveal trends to help researchers build better e-mail filters

September 12, 2006
The New Newton:
Sir Isaac Newton's unpublished manuscripts explain connections he made between alchemy and economics

September 10, 2006
Leveling the Playing Field:
High-value chemicals produced from ethanol feedstocks could boost biorefinery economics

September 10, 2006
Needle in a Haystack:
Combinatorial chemistry helps evaluate materials for energy-efficicient PEM fuel cells

September 7, 2006
Explosives at the Nanoscale:
"World's smallest controlled heat source" helps scientists study and improve energetic materials

September 5 , 2006
Opening a Door into Cells:
Research shows how ultrasound can deliver therapeutic molecules into living cells

August 30, 2006
Sun Shield:
New report shows signs of recovery in atmospheric ozone that protects Earth from ultraviolet radiation

August 28, 2006
Flying on Hydrogen:
Georgia Tech researchers use fuel cells to power unmanned aerial vehicle

August 22, 2006
Liquid Crystal Polymer:
Georgia Tech investigates robust, paper-like plastic for NASA applications

August 15, 2006
Next Big Thing:
Georgia breaks ground for new nanotechnology building -- and stake in future industry

August 3, 2006
Skin Deep:
Imaging technologies may detect pressure ulcers and deep-tissue injuries

August 3, 2006
Taking Care of Bio-business:
Despite fierce competition for firms, bioscience industry grows in Atlanta

July 25, 2006
Better Medical Devices:
Georgia Tech center expands capabilities to help reduce potential interference with electronic article surveillance and other systems

July 25, 2006
Molecular Beacons:
Georgia Tech biotech startup receives $1.65 million for product development of new nano-sensors

July 24, 2006
New Leadership:
Bill Melvin tapped as director of the Georgia Tech Research Institute's Sensors and Electromagnetic Applications Lab

June 20, 2006
Half Terahertz Performance:
Georgia Tech/IBM team shows first 500 GHz silicon- germanium (SiGe) transistors

June 17, 2006
No Pictures Please:
Researchers develop system to thwart unwanted video and still photography

June 13, 2006
Fake Drugs:
Increase in counterfeit anti-malarial drugs prompts call for crackdown and better detection

June 13, 2006
Counterfeit Contents:
New techniques developed to quantify composition of fake drugs

June 12, 2006
Protecting Sensitive Data:
Researchers develop fail-safe techniques for erasing magnetic storage media

June 5, 2006
New Fabrication Technique:
Growing nano- structures on micro cantilever offers materials discovery method

May 22, 2006
Data Sharing:
Georgia Tech assists U.S. government with law enforcement database sharing

May 9, 2006
100-to-1 Bandwidth:
New design allows fabrication of ultra wideband phased array antennas

May 4, 2006
Danger in the Sky:
GTRI researchers develop better air defense systems for U.S. aircraft

May 3, 2006
All-Weather Landing:
GTRI studies radar that would help military aircraft land in low visibility condition

April 21, 2006
First Responders:
Carbon Motors and Georgia Tech to collaborate on law enforcement vehicle

April 21, 2006
Manufacturing Road Map:
Researchers develop detailed design rules for nanoimprint lithography

April 18, 2006
Inside View:
Molecular imaging yields information on childhood respiratory virus; may lead to earlier diagnosis

April 13, 2006
Nanogenerator:
Researchers convert mechanical energy to electricity for self-powered nanoscale devices

April 13, 2006
New Electronics:
Circuitry based on graphite may provide foundation for electron wave devices

April 10, 2006
Responder's Best Friend:
"Chemical Companion" helps hazmat teams make critical decisions

March 31, 2006
Conversion Experience:
Subsurface bacteria release phosphate to convert uranium contamination

March 30, 2006
Advanced Tools:
Medical research on cystic fibrosis could benefit from multi-function sensing tool

March 30, 2006
Extraterrestrial Life:
Chemical research may improve instrumentation for analysis of samples from space

March 28, 2006
Special Delivery:
New family of biodegradable polymers shows promise for drug delivery

March 14, 2006
Optical-Wireless:
Network design delivers super- broadband wired and wireless simultaneously

March 14, 2006
Green Chemistry:
Magnetic nanoparticles allow separations in "one-pot" multi-step reactions

March 14, 2006
Carbon-Based Electronics:
Researchers develop foundation for circuitry and devices based on graphite

March 10, 2006
Assessing Indoor Air: New facility will help manufacturers improve the environment inside buildings

March 6, 2006
Sensing Support:
SENSIAC helps the military advance technologies for defense sensors

February 28, 2006
Crisis Talk:
Georgia Tech helps implement statewide interoperable communications system

February 24, 2006
Explaining Nanotech:
Education programs build work force for nanotechnology industry

February 21, 2006
Maintainer's Support:
GTRI software helps aircraft technicians centralize maintenance tasks

February 3, 2006
Measuring Up:
New device combines wireless and MEMS technology to monitor aneurysm patients

January 16, 2006
Moving the Needle:
Researchers develop portable "Vein Finder" for faster, more accurate injections