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Towards computing with water droplets - superhydrophobic droplet logicAalto, Finland (SPX) Sep 12, 2012 Researchers in Aalto University have developed a new concept for computing, using water droplets as bits of digital information. This was enabled by the discovery that upon collision with each other on a highly water-repellent surface, two water droplets rebound like billiard balls. In the work, published in the journal Advanced Materials, the researchers experimentally determined the conditions for rebounding of water droplets moving on superhydrophobic surfaces. In the study, a copper surface co ... read more |
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 World Energy and Hydro Dynamics team up to promote SPR cavitation reactor technology Hydro Dynamics, through its WMG Services business unit, has announced that the companies have teamed up to expand commercialization of the SPR for biodiesel applications worldwide. Harnessing ... more | .. |
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UK thermal satellite firm wins ESA contract to deliver real time climate and security insights
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Global IT spending set to grow 6 pct in 2012: survey Worldwide spending on information technology is expected to grow six percent this year in constant currency, a slight dip from 2011, a research firm said Monday. ... more |
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PLD Space selected as leading contender for ESA sovereign launch initiative
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