Scientists have hit on a new, versatile method to significantly improve the detection of trace chemicals important in such areas as national security, human health and the environment. The research team was able to detect and identify tiny particles of the explosive trinitrotoluene or TNT — each weighing less than a billionth of a gram — on the ridges and canals of a fingerprint.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN–(Marketwire – February 26, 2010) –  Analysts International Corporation (AIC) ( NASDAQ : ANLY ), an information technology services company, today announced the completion of a one-for-five reverse stock split of its common stock, as previously described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – Feb.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – Feb.

Chemists at the University of Helsinki have managed to manufacture new polymer-stabilised silver nanoparticles.

Chemists at the University of Helsinki have managed to manufacture new polymer-stabilised silver nanoparticles. The result is significant because the antimicrobial characteristics of silver are used in textiles, floor coatings and paints even though the impact on health of silver nanoparticles are not entirely known. Finnish researchers now think that exposure to silver can be reduced by chemically binding the nanoparticles to polymers.

Subatomic particles called neutrons are poised to play a big role in fighting HIV, slowing global warming, and improving manufacturing processes. The reason: They are the focus of a process called neutron scattering that provides unprecedented ways to study the chemistry of a wide range of important materials, including coal and biological cells, according to a fascinating article in Chemical and Engineering News (C and EN), ACS’ weekly newsmagazine…

ALMELO, NETHERLANDS–(Marketwire – February 18, 2010) – Xennia Technology, a subsidiary of Royal Ten Cate, presents today its process demonstrator for printing and finishing of textile materials. This new nano process technology is based on inkjet technology, whereby ink or coating particles are applied with great production precision and speed. With this technology a breakthrough has been accomplished in the field of industrial processes, which were until recently applicable in the textile industry.

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Feb. 16, 2010) – Rebecca Capital Inc. (TSX VENTURE:REB.P) (the ” Resulting Issuer “), a capital pool company (a ” CPC “), today announced that it has closed its previously announced planned acquisition of all of the securities of Arius3D Inc

The surface area and conductivity of a lattice-like Nanonet coated with silicon particles proves to be a high-performing anode material for Lithium-ion batteries, researchers report.