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Oxford joins consortium to advance quantum drug discovery with £6.8M grant from Innovate UK | University of Oxford

University of Oxford   -   Organizations and Universities Websites

Oxford University today joins a consortium led by the digital quantum computing company, SEEQC, to build and deliver a full-stack quantum computer for pharmaceutical drug development for Merck KGaA.

Nov 5, 2021

Scanning a single protein, one amino acid at a time

Delft University of Technology   -   Organizations and Universities Websites

Using nanopore DNA sequencing technology, researchers from TU Delft and the University of Illinois have managed to scan a single protein: by slowly moving a linearized protein through a tiny nanopore, one amino acid at the time, the researchers we...

Nov 4, 2021

Physicists discover novel quantum effect in bilayer graphene

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Theorists have observed a rare phenomenon called the quantum anomalous Hall effect in a very simple material. Previous experiments have detected it only in complex or delicate materials.

Nov 4, 2021

Scanning a single protein, one amino acid at a time

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Using nanopore DNA sequencing technology, researchers from TU Delft and the University of Illinois have managed to scan a single protein. By slowly moving a linearized protein through a tiny nanopore, one amino acid at the time, the researchers we...

Nov 4, 2021

Scanning a single protein, one amino acid at a time

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Using nanopore DNA sequencing technology, researchers have managed to scan a single protein: by slowly moving a linearized protein through a tiny nanopore, one amino acid at the time, the researchers were able to read off electric currents that re...

Nov 4, 2021

Physicists Discover How DNA Molecules Self-Assemble: Laws of Nature Harnessed To Create “Smart Materials”

SciTechDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

A team of physicists has discovered how DNA molecules self-organize into adhesive patches between particles in response to assembly instructions. Its findings offer a “proof of concept” for an innovative way to produce materials with a well-define...

Nov 4, 2021

Small, affordable gadgets that make great stocking stuffers

Engadget   -   General News Websites

It’s easy to think that the best gadget gifts are the fanciest and most expensive things. But there are plenty of options out there for the techie in your life that don’t require you to empty your wallet. If you’re struggling to come up with the r...

Nov 4, 2021

Nanoscale self-assembling salt-crystal ‘origami’ balls envelop liquids

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Mechanical engineers have devised a technique of 'crystal capillary origami' where salt crystals spontaneously encapsulate liquid droplets. The process offers a new method of nanostructure encapsulation for applications in food industrie...

Nov 4, 2021

Researchers examine twisted bilayer graphene's intriguing interactions with light

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

In 'magic angle' graphene, especially near the angle of 1 degree, the electrons slow down dramatically, favoring interactions between the electrons. Such interactions give rise to a new type of superconductivity and insulating phases in ...

Nov 4, 2021

Industry engagement prepares UK for quantum transformation – Physics World

Physics World   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre aims to make connections between academics, start-ups and industrial end users to identify and develop innovative applications for quantum computing.

Nov 4, 2021

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