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Nanotechnology Harnesses the Power of Light

Posted by michael on from the synthetic-photosynthesis dept.

madirish2600 writes "There's a Washington Post story running about some German scientists who have used light to create a nanotechnology spring. 'Scientists have for the first time used the power of light to create mechanical energy for a microdevice, making a single molecule of plastic drive a tiny machine.'"

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  1. The logical conclusion... by ultramk · · Score: 3, Funny

    an ensey-weensy Slinky.

    "look, it's walking!"
    "I can't see anything..."

    --
    You catch enchiladas by picking them up behind the head and holding them underwater until they don't kick anymore -VeGas
  2. Now they can make all sorts of cool stuff by Astrorunner · · Score: 4, Funny

    Like shockabsorbers for nanocars.

    Retractable ball-point nanopens.

    And perhaps the best, what rolls down nanostairs, alone or in pairs, the nanoslinky.