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Quantum computers to clarify the connection between the quantum and classical worlds

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Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists have developed a new quantum computing algorithm that offers a clearer understanding of the quantum-to-classical transition, which could help model systems on the cusp of quantum and classical worlds, such...

Jul 31, 2019

Nanotechnology Helps Repair Defective Brain Circuits in Mice

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According to a new study, a protein pumped out of certain—but not all—populations of “helper” cells in the brain, known as astrocytes, play a definite role in controlling the...

Jul 31, 2019

Scientists Develop Effortless Way of Producing Multifunctional Metalenses

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Ultrathin nanostructured films with the ability to control the propagation of light offer a means to incorporate optical components into portable and wearable electronics. Scientists from KAUST...

Jul 31, 2019

Actively swimming gold nanoparticles

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Chemotactic movement on the macroscale by a swarm of bacteria-mimicking nanoswimmers.

Jul 31, 2019

Liquid biopsy chip snares circulating tumor cells in blood drops from cancer patients

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Researchers have developed a chip made of carbon nanotubes that can capture circulating tumor cells (CTCs) of all sizes and types, and can do so with far greater sensitivity than existing technologies. The unique design of the device makes it poss...

Jul 31, 2019

Researchers produce electricity by flowing water over nanolayers of metal

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Oxide layer atop nanometal layer results in electron shuttle, not corrosion.

Jul 31, 2019

Biosynthesized fibers inspired strong and tough artificial nanocomposite fibers

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High-performance biomass-based nanocomposites are emerging as promising materials for future structural and functional applications due to their environmentally friendly, renewable and sustainable characteristics. Bio-sourced nanocelluloses (a kin...

Jul 31, 2019

Tiny magnetic coils could help break down microplastic pollution

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Carbon nanotubes designed to release plastic-eroding chemicals could clear the long-lasting trash from waterways.

Jul 31, 2019

Magnetic nanosprings break down marine microplastic pollution

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Using tiny coil-shaped carbon-based magnets, researchers in have developed a new approach to purging water sources of the microplastics that pollute them without harming nearby microorganisms.

Jul 31, 2019

Experimental observation of a new class of materials: Excitonic insulators: Scientists make first observation of an 'excitonic insulator', an exotic state first predicted in 1960s

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A new study has found evidence of a new phase of matter predicted in the 1960s: the excitonic insulator, which has been keenly pursued by condensed matter physicists and 2D material scientists. The unique signatures of an excitonic insulating phas...

Jul 31, 2019

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