INNOVATIONS SPOTLIGHT
Nanotube Formation
Atlanta (February 10, 2005) — Nanotubes are ubiquitous in the world of science. Although several methods for making them exist, little is known about how these techniques physically produce the hollow fibers of carbon molecules known as nanotubes, that is until now.
Tumor-targeting Nanogels
Atlanta (September 9, 2004) — Painful and damaging chemotherapy may one day be a thing of the past. Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Purdue University have developed nano-sized particles that can target and trick cancer cells into absorbing them.
The Origin of Life
Atlanta (May 11, 2004) — Researchers at Georgia Tech have discovered a crucial link in the early history of RNA, a molecule that many scientists believe was the first form of life on Earth.
Will Robots Replace Humans?
Atlanta (March 14, 2004) — When most people think of robots, they envision Hollywood images of robots with superhuman powers — oftentimes humanoids with superior intelligence and strength. The reality, however, is quite different from these fantastic visions.