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Optical demonstration of quantum fault-tolerant threshold

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Dealing with experimental errors, which could occur in every step of quantum circuits, is of great importance, especially in the implementation of quantum computation. Generally speaking, quantum error correction requires more qubits to accomplish...

Jul 8, 2022

Thermal Analysis of Boron Nitride CNTs for Hydrogen Storage Applications

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

In an article recently published in the journal Materials Today Communications, researchers demonstrated the potential of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) as hydrogen (H2) storage materials by investigating their thermal...

Jul 8, 2022

Cu-Based Nanoagent Could Boost Nanocatalytic Medicine

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Although chemodynamic therapy is a potential anti-tumor strategy, its inefficiency in generating reactive oxygen species (ROS) restricts its clinical translation. In an article recently published in the journal Biomaterials, researchers constructe...

Jul 8, 2022

Unusual superconductivity observed in twisted trilayer graphene

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The ability to turn superconductivity off and on with a literal flip of a switch in so-called "magic-angle twisted graphene" has allowed engineers at Caltech to observe an unusual phenomenon that may shed new light on superconductivity i...

Jul 8, 2022

Nanoparticle 'backpacks' restore damaged stem cells

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Within a newborn's umbilical cord lie potentially life-saving stem cells that can be used to fight diseases like lymphoma and leukemia. That is why many new parents elect to store ("bank") their infant's stem cell-rich umbilica...

Jul 8, 2022

"Longest, Highly Conductive Molecular Nanowire Holds Great Promise for the Field of Molecular Electronics"

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As our devices get smaller and smaller, the use of molecules as the main components in electronic circuitry is becoming ever more critical. Over the past 10 years, researchers have been trying to use single molecules as conducting wires because of...

Jul 8, 2022

Nanoparticle 'backpacks' restore damaged stem cells

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A new strategy can restore damaged stem cells and enable them to grow new tissues again.

Jul 8, 2022

Oligonucleotide-Directed Synthesis of Chiral Gold Nanoparticles

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Matter exhibiting chirality in biological systems shows a unique optical response under polarized light. However, morphological control and the consequent optical response of 3-dimensional (3D) chiral nanoparticles (NPs) is challenging.

Jul 8, 2022

"Researchers From Columbia Successfully Creates the Longest Nanowire, Study Claims"

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Columbia University scientists announced that they have built a 2.6 nanometer-long nanowire with a high conductance showing an unusual. Continue reading to learn more about the successful experiment.

Jul 8, 2022

Quantum Companies See Cash Injection: Week in Brief: 07/08/22

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Quantum computing startup planqc closed a financing round of €4.6 million ($4.67 million) led by UVC Partners and Speedinvest. With the funding, planqc will develop a highly scalable quantum computer operating at room temperature and based on atom...

Jul 8, 2022

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