2003 Research News

December 22, 2003
At the Nanoscale: Georgia Tech to be part of National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN)

December 15, 2003
High-Tech Exports:
China gains momentum, while "Asian Tigers" continue to roar

December 9, 2003
Busy Bees:
Vision system automates analysis of bee activity for biologically-inspired robots

December 1, 2003
Keeping Cool:
Synthetic jet & droplet atomization technologies meet electronics cooling needs

November 25, 2003
Perfect Buns:
Digital imaging system on production line catches bad sandwich buns

November 17, 2003
Microneedles: Report describes progress in developing new technology for painless drug delivery

November 10, 2003
Under the Sea: Georgia Tech team lives underwater for 10 days to study coral reefs

November 5 , 2003
The Value of College:
Study points to payoffs from a college degree & highlights areas of future demand

October 29, 2003
Life & Death Learning:
Georgia Tech develops safety training for Hispanic workers

October 16, 2003
Nanosprings:
Helical pieozoelectric nanostructures could be actuators, transducers in nanosystems

October 14, 2003
Bird's Eye View of the Battlefield:
Reconnaissance round fired from an artillery weapon will give soldiers a look at what's ahead

September 19, 2003
Cleaning Underground Aquifers:
Unique two-part process helps remove sources of toxic contaminants

September 10, 2003
Photonic Structures:
New technique creates patterns in unique crystals formed from hydrogel nanoparticles

September 4, 2003
City Lights:
New gentrification of Atlanta contrasts to earlier waves of urban restoration

August 11, 2003
Need for Speed: Researchers create ergonomically superior interface for international manufacturer

August 5, 2003
Reprogrammable Microarrays: Optical control technique could enable microfluidic devices powered by surface tension

July 28, 2003
Hold the Salt, Please: Lowering salt content in DNA solutions may help improve gene therapy success

July 2, 2003
Bacterial Detox: Novel bacterium detoxifies harmful chlorinated compounds to produce benign byproducts

June 27, 2003
New Life for Urban Areas: New Georgia Tech center will help communities with redevelopment efforts

June 16, 2003
Stop the Noise: Active control system could halt squealing brakes in cars, trucks & buses

June 9, 2003
Fuel Cells: Oxide materials that "exhale and inhale" may facilitate small-scale hydrogen production

May 29, 2003
Seaweed Surprise: Marine plant uses chemical warfare to fight microbes

May 22, 2003
When is a Metal not a Metal? Nanoclusters of niobium display non-metallic properties at ultra-cold temperatures

May 8, 2003
Controlling Cell Adhesion: Researchers provide first experimental evidence of "catch bonds" regulating cells under stress

May 5, 2003
Male Pregnancy in Seahorses: Role reversal may affect formation of new species in this fish family

April 28, 2003
Artificial Intelligence: Researchers are creating behavior-based robots that can reason and react

April 18, 2003
Organic Zeolites: New Japanese research builds foundation for more versatile catalysts that mimic activity of natural enzymes

April 7, 2003
PDA Grocery Shopping: Shoppers like prototype software's assistance with finding items and specials

April 7, 2003
Information Becomes Art: Software prototype uses pictures to represent information people want to monitor

March 27, 2003
Less Expensive Displays: New technique allows polymer processing of a key solid-state fluorescent material

March 26, 2003
Shining Light on Cancer: Improved molecular beacons show promise for cancer detection, rapid viral diagnosis

March 24, 2003
Nanocomposites: Chemical force microscopy helps choose right materials for future composites based on carbon nanotubes

March 7, 2003
Nanocomputing: Optoelectronic devices based on electroluminescent silver nanoclusters perform logic operations

March 7, 2003
Reversing Production: Researchers develop system to recover and reuse electronic wastes

February 27, 2003
Disinfecting Water: Researchers develop more effective, less costly method of disinfecting water in food processing

February 19, 2003
Improving Performance & Saving Lives: Electronic job aid to benefit patients, hospitals and healthcare workers

February 17, 2003
Monsoon Forecasting: Research produces 20- to 25-day forecasts that may help increase crop yields in monsoon regions

February 17, 2003
Boosting Productivity: Study shows strong association between academic collaboration and scientific publishing productivity

January 13, 2003
Computer Dating for Gorillas: Computer scientists develop Web-based game to teach conservation principles