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THE WORLD'S SMALLEST MACHINES -- Leading scientists from round the world will gather in Noosa, Queensland, next week to discuss dramatic progress in creating the tiniest, yet most powerful machines in human history. How to build colossally powerful computers from mere atoms or sub-atomic particles, intelligent materials for industry, synthetic body parts, artificial atoms or detectors capable of sniffing out a single molecule are the focus of the Sir Mark Oliphant Conference on Frontiers of Quantum Nanoscience. Topics at the conference include: " design of novel nano-electro-mechanical devices " quantum bits (qubits) and ways of using them to store information " superconducting devices and circuits " molecular wires, magnets and electronics " ultra-sensitive 'quantum dot' detectors " new materials created atom by atom from different materials " effects of quantum devices on living organisms " the impact of quantum nanoscience on society and the law. The Sir Mark Oliphant Conference on Frontiers of Quantum Nanoscience will take place at The Noosa Blue Resort, Noosa, Queensland from January 22-26, 2006, ph 1800 463854 Media are welcome to attend and interview participants. More information: http://pitp.physics.ubc.ca/upcoming/noosa/index.html or program http://pitp.physics.ubc.ca/upcoming/noosa/schedule.html