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MEMS Resonator Based on Gallium Nitride Maintains Stability at High Temperature

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

A MEMS resonator that achieves operational stability under high temperatures by regulating the strain of imparted heat from gallium nitride has demonstrated qualities that show its promise as a highly sensitive oscillator device in the pursuit of ...

Jan 19, 2021

Quantum communication network goes long with help of drones

New Atlas   -   Scientific News Websites

In the future, communication networks could be based on the bizarre world of quantum mechanics, and now we’re a step closer to that reality. Researchers in China have demonstrated a quantum network where entangled photons are beamed between drones...

Jan 19, 2021

Connected Moments for Quantum Computing

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

Math shortcut shaves time and cost of quantum calculations while maintaining accuracy Quantum computers are exciting in part

Jan 19, 2021

“Swiss Army Knife” Nanoparticle Catalyst Can Make Natural Gas Burn Cleaner

SciTechDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

Natural gas is the cleanest traditional fossil fuel source because it produces relatively low amounts of pollutants like carbon dioxide – a potent greenhouse gas and major contributor to climate change. But greenhouse gases and pollutants released...

Jan 19, 2021

Dynamic duos: How nanoparticles attach

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have established a quantitative understanding of how nano-sized particles assemble and crystalize for a model system of semiconductor zinc oxide.

Jan 19, 2021

MOF aerogel turns air into drinking water

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

One kilogramme of the new material generates enough drinking water to meet a household's daily need, and does not require any external power source.

Jan 19, 2021

Nanoparticle injections into arthritic knees could slow cartilage loss

New Atlas   -   Scientific News Websites

Osteoarthritis is a painful, debilitating and fairly common condition that’s hard to slow or stop, so treatment options are mostly limited to reducing pain. But a new study in mice has now found that nanotherapeutic injections into the knee can sl...

Jan 19, 2021

Transforming quantum computing’s promise into practice

MIT News   -   Organizations and Universities Websites

Electrical engineer William Oliver develops technology to enable reliable quantum computing at scale.

Jan 19, 2021

Research news tip sheet: Story ideas from Johns Hopkins Medicine

EurekAlert   -   Scientific News Websites

In a study in mice and human cells, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say that they have developed a tiny, yet effective method for preventing premature birth. The vaginally delivered treatment contains nanosized (billionth of a meter) particles ...

Jan 19, 2021

A little friction goes a long way toward stronger nanotube fibers

EurekAlert   -   Scientific News Websites

Carbon nanotube fibers are not nearly as strong as the nanotubes they contain, but Rice University researchers are working to close the gap with a computational model that shows nanotube length and the friction between them are equal contributors.

Jan 19, 2021

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