Abstract: A device for detecting radiation includes a substantially transparent substrate with one or more substantially transparent scintillating films patterned onto the surface and with one or more integrated waveguides such that radiation of differing species may be detected by an optical light detector and such that the composition of the radiation may be analyzed. A scintillating material for detecting individual species of radiation and including one or more groups of nanoparticles mixed with a fast electron scintillating material and extruded into a transparent film such that a light pulse is emitted when said transparent film is exposed to the species of radiation targeted by the nanoparticle groups.

Abstract: We develop a system consisting of a neural architecture resulting in classifying regions corresponding to users' keystroke patterns. We extend the adaptation properties to classification phase resulting in learning of changes over time. Classification results on login attempts of 43 users (216 valid, 657 impersonation samples) show considerable improvements over existing methods.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are multilayer films comprising two or more layers of polyelectrolytes, wherein adjacent layers comprise oppositely charged polyelectrolytes. A first layer polypeptide comprising one or more first amino acid sequence motifs, wherein the one or more first amino acid sequence motifs has a length of 5 to 15 amino acids residues, and wherein the balance of charge in the first amino acid sequence motif at pH 7 is greater than or equal to approximately one-half of the length of the first amino acid sequence motif, wherein the first layer polypeptide is not a homopolymer. Further, a second layer comprises second layer polyelectrolyte comprising a nonprotein polyelectrolyte having a charge opposite that of the first layer polypeptide.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are films, coatings and microcapsules comprising polypeptides. A thin film, for example, comprises a plurality of layers of polypeptides, the layers comprising alternating oppositely charged polypeptides. A first layer comprises a first layer polypeptide comprising one or more amino acid sequence motifs, wherein the one or more first amino acid sequence motifs consists of n amino acids, wherein a balance of charge in the amino acid sequence motif is greater than or equal to approximately one-half of n, and wherein n is 5 to 15.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of controlling the stability of multilayer polypeptide films. A method of controlling the stability of a film, comprises exposing the film to an oxidizing agent or a reducing agent, wherein the film comprises a plurality of layers, the layers comprising alternating oppositely charged polypeptides, wherein a first layer comprises a first layer polypeptide and a second layer comprises a second layer polypeptide, and the first layer polypeptide comprises a sulfhydryl-containing amino acid.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions including semiconducting polymers and quantum dot nanocrystals. Also disclosed are optoelectronic devices prepared from semiconducting polymers and quantum dot nanocrystals. Also are disclosed methods of increasing the quantum efficiency in optoelectronic devices and methods of generating a photocurrent.

Abstract: A process for fabricating a polymer based circuit by the following steps. A mold of a design is formed through a lithography process. The design is transferred to a polymer substrate through a hot embossing process. A metal layer is then deposited over at least part of said design and at least one electrical lead is connected to said metal layer.

Abstract: A method of reducing or eliminating off-flavor in water or fish by controlling cyanobacteria or algae in the water wherein cyanobacteria or algae produce agents that cause the off-flavor. The cyanobacteria or algae are susceptible to a new Bacterium NRRL B-30043 which heretofore has not been identified or recognized as a useful agent in controlling cyanobacteria or algae. By simply treating a body of water having an off-flavor with Bacterium NRRL B-30043, the off-flavor is reduced or eliminated. Commercial fisheries or nurseries which produce channel catfish for human consumption will benefit from using this environmentally friendly Bacterium NRRL B-30043 to reduce or eliminate off-flavor in the catfish.

Abstract: A lithographic method for producing high aspect ratio silica micro-structures having the steps of: providing a carrier substrate with a confinement boundary placed on the carrier substrate; placing the SOG material within the confinement boundary and soft baking at a temperature above its glass transition temperature; forming a pattern of interest on the soft baked SOG material by x-ray lithography; and heating the SOG material until it is substantially converted to a silica-like oxide.

Abstract: A method is provided for reducing or eliminating off-flavor in water or fish by controlling cyanobacteria or algae in the water or fish wherein the cyanobacteria or algae produce agents that cause the off-flavor. The cyanobacteria or algae are susceptible to a new Bacterium NRRL B-30043 which heretofore has not been identified or recognized as a useful agent in controlling cyanobacteria or algae. By simply treating a body of water having an off-flavor with Bacterium NRRL B-30043, the off-flavor is reduced or eliminated. Commercial fisheries or nurseries which produce channel catfish for human consumption will benefit from using this environmentally friendly Bacterium NRRL B-30043 to reduce or eliminate off-flavor in the catfish.

Abstract: Methods for the biological control of kudzu (Pueraria lobata) using the fungus Myrothecium verrucaria have been developed. In typical applications, conidia of the fungus are applied by means of a liquid surfactant to kudzu in amounts effective to produce plant lesions which kill or suppress the kudzu. A strain of M. verrucaria is on deposit with the Department of Biological Sciences, Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, La., and with the patent collection of the International Mycological Institute in surrey, UK, where it has been assigned deposit number IMI 368023.