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Deformation of hydrogel used to measure the negative pressure of water

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Water, unexpectedly, has the potential to withstand a massive stretching force or tension due to its internal cohesive force. Under extreme tension, the hydrostatic pressure of the water would display as absolute negative. The comprehension of suc...

Apr 22, 2022

Using melt polymerization to fabricate robust covalent organic framework foams

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Adsorption-based (e.g., gas or liquid molecules) separation technologies have shown unique economic and environmental advantages in specific applications. In industrial applications, ideal high-efficiency adsorbents require not only high adsorptio...

Apr 22, 2022

The physics of a singing saw

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Researchers have used the singing saw to demonstrate how the geometry of a curved sheet, like curved metal, could be tuned to create high-quality, long-lasting oscillations for applications in sensing, nanoelectronics, photonics and more.

Apr 22, 2022

Nanoclusters self-organize into centimeter-scale hierarchical assemblies

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Nature may abhor a vacuum, but it sure loves structure. Complex, self-organized assemblies are found throughout the natural world, from double-helix DNA molecules to the photonic crystals that make butterfly wings so colorful and iridescent.

Apr 22, 2022

Directa Plus enters agreement to develop graphene-based products for auto interiors market

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Directa Plus has announced the signing of a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with a leading worldwide supplier of automotive interiors to Tier 1 manufacturers to develop new products using its graphene plus technology.

Apr 22, 2022

Two teams use neutral atoms to create quantum circuits

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Two teams of researchers working independently have shown the viability of using neutral atoms to create quantum circuits—both have published outlines of their work in the journal Nature. One of the groups, with members from the University of Wisc...

Apr 22, 2022

Researchers take a step toward creating an axle-rotor nanomachine

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A large team of researchers at the University of Washington, working with colleagues from Université Montpellier and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, has taken a major step toward the creation of an axle-rotor nanomachine. In their pape...

Apr 22, 2022

IonQ, Hyundai Motor Combine for Image Classification, Detection

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

A collaboration between quantum computing company IonQ and Hyundai Motor Co. will apply quantum machine learning to image classification and 3D object detection for future mobilities. The companies aim to improve computational functionality throug...

Apr 22, 2022

Tiny axles and rotors made of protein could drive molecular machines

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Researchers have designed proteins that self-assemble into tiny machine parts for use in molecular engines

Apr 21, 2022

Tiny axles and rotors made of protein could drive molecular machines

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Researchers have designed proteins that self-assemble into tiny machine parts for use in molecular engines

Apr 21, 2022

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