All Articles Tagged As: locomotion

Small optical force can budge nanoscale objects (11/19/2009)

With a bit of leverage, Cornell researchers have used a very tiny beam of light with as little as 1 milliwatt of power to move a silicon structure up to 12 nanometers. That's enough to completely switch the optical properties of the structure from opaque to transparent. ...> Full Article

New, light-driven nanomotor is simpler, more promising, scientists say (6/6/2009)

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New rotors could help develop nanoscale generators (5/29/2009)

Scientists at the University of Liverpool have developed a molecular structure that could help create current-generating machines at the nanoscale. ...> Full Article

Researcher rolls out new nanocars (2/4/2009)

The drivers of Rice University's nanocars were surprised to find modified versions of their creation have the ability to roll at room temperature. While practical applications for the tiny machines may be years away, the breakthrough suggests they'll be easier to adapt to a wider range of uses than the originals, which had to be heated to 200 degrees Celsius before they could move across a surface. ...> Full Article

Molecular Hula Hoop (7/19/2008)

Spinning motion of a molecular rotor detected ...> Full Article

Microscopic 'Clutch' Puts Flagellum in Neutral (6/20/2008)

Insights into the workings of the flagellum may advance nanotechnology ...> Full Article

Go Speed Racer! Revving up the world's fastest nanomotors (5/4/2008)

In a "major step" toward a practical energy source for powering tomorrow's nanomachines, researchers in Arizona report development of a new generation of sub-microscopic nanomotors that are up to 10 times more powerful than existing motors ...> Full Article