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Researchers look at the role of graphene in space technology

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Graphene has long been put forward as a wonder material. Undeniably, it has astounding properties—stronger than steel, a better electrical conductor than copper, and lighter than almost anything else with similar properties. And while it's be...

Aug 7, 2023

Silicon Photodetector Rivals III-V Counterparts

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) are developing a strategy to boost the light absorption of thin silicon films. The team demonstrated silicon-based photodetectors with light-trapping micro- and nano-surface structures,...

Aug 7, 2023

Q.ANT Partners with PlanQK to Advance Quantum Photonics

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Q.ANT, a startup stemming from high-tech German company TRUMPF, has collaborated with PlanQK as an associated partner. Q.ANT will contribute its knowledge in photonic quantum computing and will make its in-house developed and manufactured quantum ...

Aug 7, 2023

Exploring the Origins of Life – Scientists Propose Alternative Model

SciTechDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

A new model helps to understand the self-organization of molecules into living structures.

Aug 7, 2023

New materials with origami nanoarchitecture

Innovation in Textiles   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

DNA and glass make a surprising light and strong combination.

Aug 7, 2023

EU Late to the Quantum Party, Report Warns

IEEE Spectrum   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Companies and governments need to act quickly to develop a comprehensive strategy for quantum readiness, says a new report by the European Policy Center, a think tank for European Union affairs. Given the current pace of quantum computing research...

Aug 6, 2023

NIST ‘Toggle Switch’ Can Help Quantum Computers Cut Through the Noise

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

The novel quantum device could lead to more versatile quantum processors with clearer outputs. What good is a powerful computer if you can’t read its output? Or readily reprogram it to do different jobs? People who design quantum computers face th...

Aug 6, 2023

Researchers achieve multiomics biosignal detection in real-time via an electronic biosensor

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Scientists at DARPA, Siemens, US ARMY, Georgia Tech Research Institute, and Paragraf - through recently acquired Cardea Bio, now Paragraf San Diego - presented novel multiomics capabilities, by detection of both protein and RNA biosignals simultan...

Aug 6, 2023

Unleashing a New Era of Color-Tunable Nano-Devices – The Smallest Ever Light Source With Switchable Colors

SciTechDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

Nanocrystals, despite their ability to be color-tuned and their utility in diverse technologies, have been restricted in their usage due to the need for distinct nanocrystals for each color and dynamic switching between colors has not been possible.

Aug 6, 2023

Unleashing Photonic Power: Groundbreaking Advancements in Optical Computing

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In a breakthrough for optical computing, researchers developed a nanosecond-scale volatile modulation scheme integrating a phase-change material.

Aug 4, 2023

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