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Researchers discover unexpected properties of boron nitride-based nanocomposites

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists mixed hexagonal boron nitride with cubic boron nitride and found that the resulting nanocomposite interacted with light and heat in unexpected ways that could be useful in next-generation microchips, quantum devices and other advanced t...

Aug 7, 2023

Glass Nanolattice Made From DNA Proves To Be Lighter and Stronger Than Steel

Science Times   -   Scientific News Websites

Scientists used DNA to create a new material that is five times lighter and four times stronger than steel. Read the article to find out more.

Aug 7, 2023

Tunable Spin Density in Diamond Could Revolutionize Nano Sensing

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Electronic devices typically use the charge of electrons, but spin — their other degree of freedom — is starting to be exploited. Spin defects make crystalline materials highly useful for quantum-based devices such as ultrasensitive quantum sensor...

Aug 7, 2023

RNA-based Drug Delivered by Nanoparticles Destroys Most Cancer Cells in Bone Marrow

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

Using an RNA-based drug delivered to multiple myeloma blood cancer cells by targeted lipid nanoparticles, researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) destroyed 90% of the cells under laboratory conditions and 60% of the cells in human tissues.

Aug 7, 2023

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

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

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

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