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Princeton scientists discover a 'tuneable' novel quantum state of matter

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An international team of researchers led by Princeton physicist Zahid Hasan has discovered a novel quantum state of matter whose symmetry can be manipulated at will by an external magnetic field. The methods demonstrated in a series of experiments...

Sep 12, 2018

A wearable device for regrowing hair

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Although some people embrace the saying 'bald is beautiful,' for others, alopecia, or excessive hair loss, can cause stress and anxiety. Some studies have shown that stimulating the skin with lasers can help regrow hair, but the equipmen...

Sep 12, 2018

Single Laser Source Generates Six Entangled Waves, Setting a New Record

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Scientists at the University of São Paulo's Physics Institute (IF-USP) have demonstrated the entanglement of six light waves generated by an optical parametric oscillator (OPO). Entanglement — a phenomenon that occurs when groups of particles...

Sep 11, 2018

Carbon nanodots mimic the effect of ultrafine pollution particles on lung tissues

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Epidemiological studies have established a strong correlation between inhaling ultrafine particles from incomplete combustion and respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.

Sep 11, 2018

Bringing the power of nanotechnology to particle physics

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers are using nanoparticles to make photodetectors better able to handle the ultraviolet radiation produced in high-energy physics experiments.

Sep 11, 2018

Bringing the power of nanotechnology to particle physics

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers are using nanoparticles to make photodetectors better able to handle the ultraviolet radiation produced in high-energy physics experiments.

Sep 11, 2018

New nanoparticles wait to release drugs, target infection

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Current WSU research shows stimuli-responsive nanoparticles can specifically target infections to simultaneously prevent the spread of bacteria and reduce the inflammation it causes. These microscopic particles are loaded with antibiotic and anti-...

Sep 11, 2018

Cloaking nanoparticles from liver cells lengthens blood circulation - Physics World

Physics World   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Avoiding liver cell uptake proves key for better drug delivery vesicle design The post Cloaking nanoparticles from liver cells lengthens blood circulation appeared first on Physics World.

Sep 11, 2018

New nanoparticles wait to release drugs, target infection

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Current research shows stimuli-responsive nanoparticles can specifically target infections to simultaneously prevent the spread of bacteria and reduce the inflammation it causes. These microscopic particles are loaded with antibiotic and anti-infl...

Sep 11, 2018

Engineers protect artifacts by graphene gilding

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Gilding is the process of coating intricate artifacts with precious metals. Ancient Egyptians and Chinese coated their sculptures with thin metal films using gilding. Scientists inspired by this ancient process, have added a single layer of carbon...

Sep 11, 2018

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