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Exquisitely thin membranes can slash energy spent refining crude oil into fuel and plastic

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Scientists have created a new type of nanomembrane that presents a less energy intensive way to fractionate hydrocarbons from crude oil. The global production of crude oil is currently around 80 million barrels per day. Hydrocarbons extracted from...

Sep 29, 2022

For the longest time: Quantum computing engineers set new standard in silicon chip performance

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Engineers have substantially extended the time that their quantum computing processors can hold information by more than 100 times compared to previous results.

Sep 29, 2022

Exquisitely thin membranes can slash energy spent refining crude oil into fuel and plastic

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Queen Mary scientists have created a new type of nanomembrane that presents a less energy-intensive way to fractionate hydrocarbons from crude oil.

Sep 29, 2022

Full control of a six-qubit quantum processor in silicon

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Researchers have engineered a record number of six, silicon-based, spin qubits in a fully interoperable array. Importantly, the qubits can be operated with a low error-rate that is achieved with a new chip design, an automated calibration procedur...

Sep 29, 2022

Researchers develop ultra-strong aerogels with materials used in bullet-proof vests

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A research team has developed a new type of polymer aerogel materials with vast applicational values for diverse functional devices.

Sep 29, 2022

Discovery of new nanowire assembly process could enable more powerful computer chips

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Researchers have developed a technique to precisely manipulate and place nanowires with sub-micron accuracy. This discovery could accelerate the development of even smaller and more powerful computer chips.

Sep 29, 2022

Non-Invasive Strategy Delivers Nanoparticles to the Brain

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Brain stimulation paired with a nose spray comprised of nanoparticles can increase recovery after ischemic stroke in an animal model, according to scientists from Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University and other universities in China.

Sep 29, 2022

Discovery of new nanowire assembly process could enable more powerful computer chips

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Researchers from Oxford University's Department of Materials have developed a technique to precisely manipulate and place nanowires with sub-micron accuracy. This discovery could accelerate the development of even smaller and more powerful co...

Sep 29, 2022

Brand-New Quantum Computing System Developed For More Effective 'Erasure Error' Corrections

Science Times   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers presented in a theoretical study that they could significantly enhance the tolerance of a quantum computer for faults.

Sep 29, 2022

Graphmatech and Steelhead Composites to develop graphene-enhanced hydrogen storage tanks

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Graphmatech and Steelhead Composites have announced a collaboration on the development and production of a new high performance type IV pressure vessel liner. Expected improvements include reduced hydrogen leakage and increased resistance to extre...

Sep 29, 2022

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