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You can now get your first portable quantum computer: prices start at under $9K

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

Before you buy your first quantum computer, you should know that these models are not like regular PCs or laptops that you use daily.

Dec 21, 2022

Rapid test based on specially designed magnetic nanoparticles reliably detects pathogens in a few seconds

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

The current rapid tests for diagnosing infectious diseases are speedy, but not really fast. For example, antigen self-tests, PCR tests or ELISA tests for coronavirus take 15 minutes to several hours before a reliable result is available.

Dec 21, 2022

Optomechanics simulates graphene lattices

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The precise control of micro-mechanical oscillators is fundamental to many contemporary technologies, from sensing and timing to radiofrequency filters in smartphones. Over the past decade, quantum control of mechanical systems has been firmly est...

Dec 21, 2022

Review on nanoparticles usage for treating thrombosis induced by SARS-CoV-2 infections

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Researchers provided an overview of nanomedicine strategies to treat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-induced thrombosis.

Dec 21, 2022

Nanoantennas combined with phosphor plates enable increased photoluminescence

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

White LEDs may soon be dethroned as the world's go-to light source by an alternative with a much better sense of direction.

Dec 21, 2022

Exploring an easy way to spin nanofibers, inspired by silkworms

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Did you know that silk fabric is made from … well, worm spit? The way that silkworms wind their cocoons from fibers in their slimy saliva is now helping scientists more easily make new biomedical materials. Researchers reporting in Nano Letters ha...

Dec 21, 2022

Materials science: A rough start can lead to a strong bond

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Researchers developed a cheap and simple process to create nanoscale structures on the surface of galvanized steel, which is commonly used in the automotive industry, that provided a more conducive interface for attaching injection-molded polymers...

Dec 21, 2022

Nanoantennas directing a bright future

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

As a next-generation optical control technology, a photonic crystal or nanoantenna is a two-dimensional structure in which nano-sized particles are arranged periodically on a substrate. Phosphor plates combined with nanoantennas using metallic alu...

Dec 21, 2022

Easy way to spin nanofibers, inspired by silkworms

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Did you know that silk fabric is made from ... well, worm spit? The way that silkworms wind their cocoons from fibers in their slimy saliva is now helping scientists more easily make new biomedical materials. Researchers have mimicked the seemingl...

Dec 21, 2022

Photonics.com

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Quantum computing company PsiQuantum appointed Roland Acra chief business officer. Acra will lead the company’s business strategy, including commercial, global market expansion, quantum applications, and software development. Previously, Acra serv...

Dec 21, 2022

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