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Physicists find ultimate limit for how accurate clocks can be

New Scientist   -   Scientific News Websites

A fundamental trade-off between the resolution of a clock and its accuracy could have important implications for quantum computers, which must measure short timescales accurately

Nov 28, 2023

Investigating and fine-tuning the properties of 'magic' graphene

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Recent advances in the development of devices made of 2D materials are paving the way for new technological capabilities, especially in the field of quantum technology. So far, however, little research has been carried out into energy losses in st...

Nov 28, 2023

Nano-sized cell particles are promising intervention tool in treating infectious diseases, says study

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the importance of being prepared with drug interventions to contain viral outbreaks that can otherwise have devastating consequences. In preparing for the next pandemic—or Disease X, there is an urgent need for v...

Nov 28, 2023

Graphene's thermal properties may not be as revolutionary as previously thought.

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers, using a four-phonon scattering theory, have predicted that graphene's thermal conductivity is lower than previously believed, challenging the notion that it surpasses diamond in this regard.

Nov 28, 2023

Silica C'Dots Could Now Be Delivered Orally

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Cornell Prime Dots, also called C’Dots, are ultrasmall fluorescent core-shell hybrid silica nanoparticles that have been thought to only be effective when administered intravenously. However, recent studies have demonstrated the possibility of adm...

Nov 28, 2023

Researchers triple carbon nanotube yield for LEDs, solar cells, flexible and transparent electronics

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Skoltech scientists have found a way to improve the most widely used technology for producing single-walled carbon nanotube films—a promising material for solar cells, LEDs, flexible and transparent electronics, smart textiles, medical imaging, to...

Nov 28, 2023

Carbon Nanotube Research Leads Sustainable Materials Revolution

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

As part of the journey towards sustainable materials research, Rice University has been granted $4.1 million to enhance carbon nanotube (CNT) synthesis, a critical component in the transition to green energy. This collaboration, jointly funded by ...

Nov 28, 2023

Study shows the ability of some molecules to modify the surface of nanoparticles

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Nanoparticles have unique properties that make them exceptional tools with a variety of applications, from medicine to electronics. One of the lesser-known facts about them is that their surface plays a crucial role in their behavior and functiona...

Nov 28, 2023

Next-gen computing: Hard-to-move quasiparticles glide up pyramid edges

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A new kind of "wire" for moving excitons, developed at the University of Michigan, could help enable a new class of devices, perhaps including room temperature quantum computers.

Nov 28, 2023

Nanodiamonds block tumor metastasis in mice

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A promising new therapeutic approach using engineered nanoparticles called carboxyl nanodiamonds has shown dramatic success blocking tumor metastasis in preclinical tests, raising hopes for future clinical impact. Research demonstrates this novel ...

Nov 28, 2023

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