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New mechanism of superconductivity discovered in graphene

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Superconductivity is a physical phenomenon where the electrical resistance of a material drops to zero under a certain critical temperature. Bardeen-Cooper-Schrieffer (BCS) theory is a well-established explanation that describes superconductivity ...

Jul 14, 2021

New mechanism of superconductivity discovered in graphene: Placing a 2D Bose-Einstein condensate in the vicinity of a graphene layer confers superconductivity to the material

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New mechanism of superconductivity discovered in graphene. Placing a 2D Bose-Einstein condensate in the vicinity of a graphene layer confers superconductivity to the material.

Jul 14, 2021

Opening the gate to the next generation of information processing

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Scientists have devised a means of achieving improved information processing with a new technology for effective gate operation. This technology has applications in classical electronics as well as quantum computing, communications and sensing.

Jul 14, 2021

Tamarind shells converted into an energy source for vehicles

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A team of scientists has found a way to process tamarind shells which are rich in carbon, converting the waste material into carbon nanosheets, which are a key component of supercapacitors - energy storage devices that are used in automobiles, bus...

Jul 14, 2021

Quantum physics helps destroy cancer cells: Researchers have found a way to enhance radiation therapy using novel iodine nanoparticles

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Cancer cell death is triggered within three days when X-rays are shone onto tumor tissue containing iodine-carrying nanoparticles. The iodine releases electrons that break the tumor's DNA, leading to cell death.

Jul 14, 2021

Of the Same Stripe: Turing Patterns Link Tropical Fish and Bismuth Crystal Growth

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Scientists prove Turing patterns, usually studied in living organisms and chemical systems, also manifest at the nanoscale in

Jul 14, 2021

Quantum physics helps trigger cancer cell death

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Cancer cell death is triggered within three days when X-rays are shone onto tumor tissue containing iodine-carrying nanoparticles.

Jul 14, 2021

New spray could someday help heal damage after a heart attack

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Heart attack, or myocardial infarction, is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Although modern surgical techniques, diagnostics and medications have greatly improved early survival from these events, many patients struggle with the long-...

Jul 14, 2021

Quantum Physics Helps Break DNA and Destroy Cancer Cells

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Researchers have found a way to enhance radiation therapy using novel iodine nanoparticles. Cancer cell death is triggered within three days when X-rays are shone... The post Quantum Physics Helps Break DNA and Destroy Cancer Cells appeared first...

Jul 14, 2021

Study Analyzes Mechanisms Behind Bacterial Resistance to Ag Nanoparticles

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Antimicrobials find their use in destroying or slowing down the growth of viruses, bacteria and other microorganisms. They could exist in the form of an additive, as an antibiotic used to treat...

Jul 14, 2021

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