XG Sciences takes a top-down approach to nanomaterials
Lighter and cheaper materials possess the unique DNA capable of transforming entire industries, from large automobiles to tiny transistors. And when it comes to next generation cleantech devices and systems, there’s a burning demand for materials with complex, innovative materials.
Michigan State University researchers have… Continue Reading
A cooler future for computing
For years, finding ways to remove heat from ever faster and smaller chips has been the Achilles’ heel of the chip industry, which has relied on noisy, inefficient fans. Researchers at Purdue University have a better idea: Penny-sized pumps pushing refrigerant fluids to cool hot… Continue Reading
Water scarcity woes point to big opportunities in desalination
The drying of the western U.S. and recent news that California is in its second year of a drought has notched up the urgency of water issues. One potential solution is desalination, but such systems have long been considered pricey energy hogs. That’s fine for… Continue Reading
Water monitoring technology gets $8M boost in San Francisco, with more funds to come
Water shortages have recently captured headlines here and abroad. Yet despite the enormous challenges and opportunities with managing and monitoring drinking water, it’s an area that doesn’t attract a great deal of venture investment. In the last quarter of 2007, water and waste water investment… Continue Reading