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Quantum computers may be for sale sooner than you think. And Canadian firms are at the forefront | CBC News

University of Waterloo   -   Organizations and Universities Websites

For years, quantum computers have mostly been the focus of academics and government. Now, experts say we could be near a turning point where the technology is closer to commercialization.

Aug 13, 2022

When light is the switch: nanometric photodiodes to study the activity of neurons

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

New study uses technology that can activate individual nerve cells with a light impulse. A targeted, non-invasive approach that can be used for fundamental studies into the nervous system as well as the development of innovative therapies.

Aug 13, 2022

Overcoming a major manufacturing constraint

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Additive manufacturing (AM) using two-photon polymerization lithography (TPP) has increased in usage in industry and research. Currently, a major constraint of TPP in general and specifically of the material IP-Q (Nanoscribe GmbH, Germany) is the ...

Aug 12, 2022

Quantum Gate 100x Faster Than Quantum Noise

IEEE Spectrum   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Quantum computers theoretically can solve problems no regular computer might ever hope to solve. However, the key ingredients of most quantum computers—quantum bits, or qubits, tied together by quantum entanglement—are highly vulnerable to disrupt...

Aug 12, 2022

Optical microscope strategy allows observers to check electrons moving inside gold

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A team led by DGIST professor Seo Dae-ha has developed an experimental strategy to control and observe the chemical reaction of a single nanocatalyst using an optical microscope. The work is expected to contribute to catalyst design based on accur...

Aug 12, 2022

An eco-friendly filter for removing microplastics in water without polluting the environment

Tech Xplore   -   Scientific News Websites

DGIST has announced that a research team led by Professor Lee Ju-hyuck of the Department of Energy Science and Engineering of DGIST, collaborating with the research team of Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (President Lee Nak-gyu) led by Dr...

Aug 12, 2022

New radiolabeling method for personalized cancer treatment

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers from TU Delft have found a new method to efficiently make nano carriers loaded with radioactive salts for both imaging and treatment. Because the assembly of these nano carriers is incredibly simple, the innovation is very suitable for...

Aug 12, 2022

When light is the switch: Nanometric photodiodes to study the activity of neurons

Medical Xpress   -   Scientific News Websites

In a novel approach, a new study at SISSA uses technology that can activate individual nerve cells with a light impulse. This targeted, non-invasive approach can be used for fundamental studies into the nervous system as well as the development of...

Aug 12, 2022

Eco-friendly filter removes microplastics from water

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

A research team has developed an eco-friendly microplastic removal technology that can remove micro-to-nano-sized microplastics from water.

Aug 12, 2022

Electrons moving inside gold: Optical microscope experiment strategy

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Engineers have developed an experimental strategy to control and observe the chemical reaction of a single nanocatalyst using an optical microscope -- Expected to contribute to catalyst design based on accurate understanding of the photocatalytic ...

Aug 12, 2022

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