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NIST demonstrates a new 'primary standard' for measuring ultralow pressures

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Scientists have validated a new approach to measuring extremely low gas pressures called CAVS, for cold atom vacuum standard. The quantum-based technique promises to be useful for applications such as chip manufacturing, quantum computing and grav...

Aug 10, 2023

The Morning After: Which Samsung foldable should you buy?

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Samsung’s newest foldables, the Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5, have been put through their paces by Engadget’s team of skilled reviewers. If you’re wondering which of these two you should lay your cash down for, then we’ve got all the information you need.

Aug 10, 2023

Researcher pioneers technique to self-assemble high-performance biomolecular films

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A research team has developed a novel technique to self-assemble a thin layer of amino acids with ordered orientation over a large area that demonstrates high piezoelectric strength, making the manufacturing of biocompatible and biodegradable medi...

Aug 10, 2023

Red blood cell particles reduce fat deposition in arteries, potentially treating atherosclerosis

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Nano-sized particles released by red blood cells reduce inflammation and fat deposition in immune cells, potentially paving the way for new methods of treating atherosclerosis.

Aug 10, 2023

Researchers discover a potential application of unwanted electronic noise in semiconductors

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Random Telegraph Noise (RTN), a type of unwanted electronic noise, has long been a nuisance in electronic systems, causing fluctuations and errors in signal processing. However, a team of researchers from the Center for Integrated Nanostructure Ph...

Aug 10, 2023

New Nanozymes Could Make Chemotherapy Safer for Cancer Patients

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Chemotherapy is a mainstay of cancer treatment. While effective, this therapy indiscriminately kills rapidly dividing cells—cancerous or otherwise—so patients frequently experience severe side effects, ultimately limiting its utility.

Aug 10, 2023

Quantum computing could tackle radiotherapy’s intractable problems – Physics World

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Attendees at the recent AAPM Annual Meeting learnt how quantum computers could potentially be employed to enhance radiation therapy The post Quantum computing could tackle radiotherapy’s intractable problems appeared first on Physics World.

Aug 10, 2023

Novel mechanism for oxygen evolution reaction on dual-atom catalysts increases reaction activity

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Atomically precise cluster catalysts bridge the gap between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, facilitating comprehensive elucidation of structure-activity relationships in catalytic processes. However, the synergistic effects between non-si...

Aug 10, 2023

Boron Nitride Composite Could be Useful for Advanced Technology Applications

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Boron nitride-based nanocomposites have unexpected properties, researchers discovered.

Aug 10, 2023

NIR Biosensors Use DNA Anchors to Target a Range of Molecules

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To build a flexible sensor for optically detecting a range of viruses and bacteria, a group of researchers from Ruhr University Bochum (RUB), the Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems (IMS), and ETH Zurich used semiconducti...

Aug 10, 2023

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