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Contest between superconductivity and insulating states in Magic Angle Graphene

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Researchers develop a set of entirely novel knobs to control correlated electrons and demonstrate that superconductivity can exist without insulating phases in Magic Angle Twisted Bi-layer Graphene.

Jul 7, 2020

Scientists create new device to light up the way for quantum technologies

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Researchers at CRANN and Trinity's School of Physics have created an innovative new device that will emit single particles of light, or photons, from quantum dots that are the key to practical quantum computers, quantum communications, and ot...

Jul 7, 2020

New nanoparticle-based artificial retina prosthesis restores vision in blind rats

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An international team of scientists, of which the University of Granada (UGR) is a member, has developed a new nanoparticle-based artificial retina prosthesis that can be injected into the eye.

Jul 7, 2020

Stiffer road surfaces could cut greenhouse-gas emissions – Physics World

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Carbon nanotubes could reduce road deformation by heavy vehicles The post Stiffer road surfaces could cut greenhouse-gas emissions appeared first on Physics World.

Jul 7, 2020

Atomic 'Swiss Army Knife' precisely measures materials for quantum computers

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Scientists have developed a novel instrument that can make three kinds of atom-scale measurements simultaneously: It images single atoms. It maps atomic-scale hills and valleys on metal and insulating surfaces. And it records the flow of current a...

Jul 7, 2020

Researchers Demonstrate New Low-Threshold Topological Nanolaser

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In the past, researchers have extensively analyzed the applications of topological photonics, such as topological lasers and one-way waveguide. (a) Scanning electron microscopy image of a fabricated...

Jul 7, 2020

Atomic ‘Swiss Army Knife’ Precisely Measures Advanced Materials for Quantum Computers

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NIST unveils blueprint for building a three-in-one measurement tool to study quantum materials. It images single atoms. It maps atomic-scale hills and valleys on metal... The post Atomic ‘Swiss Army Knife’ Precisely Measures Advanced Materials fo...

Jul 7, 2020

Advanced Electron Microscopy Shows Tiny Metal Nanoparticles Inside Heart Tissue

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Toxic metallic air pollution nanoparticles are getting inside the crucial, energy-producing structures within the hearts of people living in polluted cities, causing cardiac stress - a new study...

Jul 7, 2020

Researchers Engineer 2D Graphene Nanomaterial to Create Novel Cathode

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The rapid development of renewable energy resources has triggered tremendous demands in large-scale, cost-efficient and high-energy-density stationary energy storage systems. Lithium ion batteries...

Jul 7, 2020

Custom nanoparticle regresses tumors when exposed to light

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A unique nanoparticle to deliver a localized cancer treatment inhibits tumor growth in mice, according to a team of Penn State researchers.

Jul 7, 2020

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