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Cambridge Researchers Devise New Blockchain Impervious Even to Quantum Computers

Science Times   -   Scientific News Websites

The superior power of quantum computing poses a threat to blockchain technology and the cryptocurrency segment. However, Cambridge Quantum, the quantum software leader in the UK, might prevent that from happening.

Aug 17, 2021

Cancer therapy breakthrough in vitro using self-assembled drugs

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

A team of scientists has discovered chemical systems that self-assemble into molecular capsules which are highly toxic towards human cancer cells of a range of different tumor types, and which have demonstrated unprecedented cancer selectivity in ...

Aug 17, 2021

Inexpensive 3D-Printed Microscope Can Spot Coronavirus in Blood

IEEE Spectrum   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

A digital microscope that uses holography and deep-learning technology could detect COVID-19 in a drop of blood. A diagnosis could be made on the spot in a matter of minutes instead of the hours or sometimes days it can take for PCR test result...

Aug 17, 2021

RISC-V Chip Delivers Quantum-Resistant Encryption

IEEE Spectrum   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Many new encryption techniques seek to resist powerful attacks that could be done using future quantum computers, but these methods often require enormous processing power. Now scientists in Germany have developed a microchip they say can impleme...

Aug 17, 2021

The best Nintendo Switch accessories you can buy

Engadget   -   General News Websites

It’s shaping up to be a good year for the Nintendo Switch, with games like New Pokémon Snap, The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles and Famicom Detective Club giving us plenty of reasons to keep playing the now four year old console. The new OLED versi...

Aug 17, 2021

Enhanced optical tweezer speeds up nanodiamond transport – Physics World

Physics World   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Combination of laser beam and AC electric field yields fast, reliable control over nanoparticles’ positions The post Enhanced optical tweezer speeds up nanodiamond transport appeared first on Physics World.

Aug 17, 2021

New exotic magnetic quasiparticle 'skyrmion bundle' joins topological zoo

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

In a study recently published in Nature Nanotechnology, a research group led by Prof. Du Haifeng and Dr. Tang Jin from High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS), reported a scientific breakthrough after they foun...

Aug 17, 2021

Demonstrating 'vectorial' polaritons by levitating a nanosphere inside an optical cavity

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A team of researchers from the European Laboratory for Non-Linear Spectroscopy, INFN, Sezione di Firenze and Università di Firenze has demonstrated a form of "vectorial" polariton by levitating a nanosphere inside of an optical cavity. I...

Aug 17, 2021

Nanocluster Catalyst Discovery Will Protect Precious Metals

SciTechDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

Scientists have created a new type of catalyst that will lead to new, sustainable ways of making and using molecules and protect the supply of precious metals.  A research team from the University of... The post Nanocluster Catalyst Discovery Wil...

Aug 17, 2021

Nanocluster discovery will protect precious metals

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Scientists have created a new type of catalyst that will lead to new, sustainable ways of making and using molecules and protect the supply of precious metals.

Aug 17, 2021

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