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Redefining Quantum Bits: The Graphene Valley Breakthrough

SciTechDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers in the Laboratory for Solid State Physics at ETH Zurich found evidence that bilayer graphene quantum dots may host a promising new type of quantum bit based on so-​called valley states.

Jan 19, 2024

A faster and cheaper way to print metal nanostructures with light

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers developed a light-based means of printing nano-sized metal structures that is 480 times faster and 35 times cheaper than the current conventional method.

Jan 19, 2024

Researchers Claim First Functioning Graphene-Based Chip

IEEE Spectrum   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Researchers at Georgia Tech, in Atlanta, have developed what they are calling the world’s first functioning graphene-based semiconductor. This breakthrough holds the promise to revolutionize the landscape of electronics, enabling faster traditiona...

Jan 18, 2024

Glowing Threads Illuminate New Prospects for Clothing

IEEE Spectrum   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Gone are the days of humdrum fibers that do nothing beyond holding together the clothes we wear and bags we carry. In a paper published on 3 January in Science Advances, researchers from Purdue University, in Indiana, have created a new prototype ...

Jan 18, 2024

New study reveals impact of skin microorganisms on earthworm toxicity in polluted environments

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

In a study published in the journal Eco-Environment & Health, researchers from Zhejiang University revealed the crucial role of epidermal microorganisms in influencing earthworm toxicity under environmental stress, notably in conditions of...

Jan 18, 2024

Researchers create faster and cheaper way to print tiny metal structures with light

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Researchers have developed a light-based means of printing nano-sized metal structures that is 480 times faster and 35 times cheaper than the current conventional method. It is a scalable solution that could transform a scientific field long relia...

Jan 18, 2024

DNA becomes our 'hands' to construct advanced nanoparticle materials

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

A new paper describes a significant leap forward in assembling polyhedral nanoparticles. The researchers introduce and demonstrate the power of a novel synthetic strategy that expands possibilities in metamaterial design. These are the unusual mat...

Jan 18, 2024

Researchers create faster and cheaper way to print tiny metal structures with light

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a light-based means of printing nano-sized metal structures that is significantly faster and cheaper than any technology currently available. It is a scalable solution that could tr...

Jan 18, 2024

IoT Devices Could Tap Ambient Heat for Power

IEEE Spectrum   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Modern technology emits huge amounts of energy as waste heat. Researchers in Japan have now significantly improved the efficiency with which this heat can be converted back into useful electricity, which they say could help power the Internet of T...

Jan 18, 2024

Quantum computing to spark 'cybersecurity Armageddon,' IBM says

Tech Xplore   -   Scientific News Websites

Governments and businesses are not prepared for the havoc quantum computers will sow in cybersecurity by the end of the decade, according to an International Business Machines Corp. executive.

Jan 18, 2024

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