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US blocks companies aiding Chinese military's quantum computing efforts

Engadget   -   General News Websites

The US is taking extra steps to prevent China's military from claiming quantum computing dominance. The Commerce Department has added eight technology producers to its Entity List to prevent them from supporting the Chinese military's qu...

Nov 24, 2021

The best TV deals we could find for Black Friday

Engadget   -   General News Websites

Aside from the weeks leading up to the big game, the Black Friday shopping period is arguably the best time of year to buy a new TV. Whether you're looking for your first OLED set or a budget-friendly smart TV, you'll find many options a...

Nov 24, 2021

A new artificial material mimics quantum entangled rare earth compounds

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Physicists have created a new ultra-thin two-layer material with quantum properties that normally require rare earth compounds. This material, which is relatively easy to make and does not contain rare earth metals, could provide a new platform fo...

Nov 24, 2021

On-chip frequency shifters in the gigahertz range could be used in next generation quantum computers and networks

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

The ability to precisely control and change properties of a photon, including polarization, position in space, and arrival time, gave rise to a wide range of communication technologies we use today, including the Internet. The next generation of p...

Nov 24, 2021

Using the principle behind coffee ring effect in quantum dot arrays

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

If spilled coffee is not immediately wiped off, it leaves behind a stain where the edges are darker than the rest. This phenomenon is called the coffee ring effect. Using this principle, a POSTECH research team has recently developed a new method ...

Nov 24, 2021

A new artificial material mimics quantum-entangled rare earth compounds

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Physicists have created a new ultra-thin, two-layer material with quantum properties that normally require rare earth compounds. This material, which is relatively easy to make and does not contain rare earth metals, could provide a new platform f...

Nov 24, 2021

Beyond Qubits: Cryogenic Chip Is Big Step To Scale Up Quantum Computing

SciTechDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

Cryogenic chip allows for control of thousands of qubits. Through the Microsoft partnership with the University, Professor David Reilly and colleagues have invented a device... The post Beyond Qubits: Cryogenic Chip Is Big Step To Scale Up Quantu...

Nov 24, 2021

For the first time, DNA and proteins sensed by de novo-designed nanopore

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers in Japan have designed the first bottom-up designed peptides, comprising chains of amino acids, that can form artificial nanopores to identify and enable single molecule-sorting of genetic material in a lipid membrane.

Nov 24, 2021

New Nanoparticle-Based Method Could Help Arrest Internal Bleeding Faster

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

When there is substantial bleeding following a trauma, the first few minutes are very vital. The person needs to receive intravenous medication swiftly to arrest the bleeding. However, delivering the...

Nov 24, 2021

Nanograins: Study finds curious properties of tiny crystals hold clues to earthquake formation

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

In Earth's crust, tectonic blocks slide and grind past each other like enormous ships loosed from anchor. Earthquakes are generated along these fault zones when enough stress builds for a block to stick, then suddenly slip.

Nov 24, 2021

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