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Research team reports observing vibrational spectra of a single protein with infrared nanospectroscopy

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An interdisciplinary research team, led by Assistant Prof. Jun Nishida and Associate Prof. Takashi Kumagai at the Institute for Molecular Science, has successfully observed vibrational spectra of single proteins, consisting of approximately 500 am...

Jan 10, 2024

Quantum processor integrates 48 logical qubits – Physics World

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Landmark in quantum error correction could lead to large-scale, useful quantum computers The post Quantum processor integrates 48 logical qubits appeared first on Physics World.

Jan 10, 2024

Researchers explore the impact of microplastics and toxin exposure on goldfish

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The presence of plastics in our oceans and waterbodies is one of the most significant threats to marine ecosystems. In 2022, plastic production exceeded 400 million tons globally, which continues to rise. The presence of microplastics, ranging in ...

Jan 10, 2024

Scientists develop green method for producing bactericidal copper oxide nanoparticles from noni plant

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Researchers have described a green method for obtaining copper oxide nanoparticles from the noni plant (Morinda citrifolia), common in Asia. These copper oxide nanoparticles exhibit bactericidal properties. Moreover, antibacterial activity depends...

Jan 10, 2024

'Autonomous laboratory' unearths the best quantum dots for optoelectronic and photonic devices – Physics World

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System known as "SmartDope" identifies highest-performing semiconductor material in just one day rather than years required for conventional techniques The post ‘Autonomous laboratory’ unearths the best quantum dots for optoelectronic an...

Jan 10, 2024

Anisotropic plasmon engineering unlocks multilevel polarized upconversion

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National University of Singapore (NUS) researchers have introduced an upconversion plasmonphore platform to enable precise control over the polarization of isotropic upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs). This is achieved by coupling upconversion act...

Jan 10, 2024

Single-Photon Source Marks Quantum Cryptography Gain

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Producing photons one at a time on demand at room temperature is a key requirement for the rollout of a quantum internet—and the practical quantum computers that would undergird that network. The photons can be used as quantum bits (qubits), the q...

Jan 10, 2024

Metal-free graphene quantum dots show promise for highly efficient tumor therapy

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Researchers have demonstrated a metal-free nanozyme based on graphene quantum dots for highly efficient tumor chemodynamic therapy.

Jan 10, 2024

Team develops light-powered catalyst to make hydrogen

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A team from the UPC and the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2) has designed an efficient and stable photocatalyst capable of producing hydrogen directly using sunlight. The results are published in the journal Nature Commun...

Jan 10, 2024

Metal-free graphene quantum dots show promise for highly efficient tumor therapy

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A research group led by Prof. Wang Hui from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has introduced a metal-free nanozyme based on graphene quantum dots (GQDs) for highly efficient tumor chemodynamic ther...

Jan 10, 2024

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