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Physicists pioneer entanglement microscopy algorithm to explore how matter entangles in quantum many-body systems

Thu, 23/01/2025 - 05:20
A research team has recently developed a novel algorithm in quantum physics known as 'entanglement microscopy' that enables visualization and mapping of this extraordinary phenomenon at a microscopic scale. By zooming in on the intricate interactions of entangled particles, one can uncover the hidden structures of quantum matter, revealing insights that could transform technology and deepen the understanding of the universe.

Using infrared heat transfer to modify chemical reactions

Thu, 23/01/2025 - 05:20
Researchers have shown for the first time that heat transfer in the form of infrared radiation can influence chemical reactions more strongly than traditional convection and conduction methods.

New research uncovers exotic electron crystal in graphene

Wed, 22/01/2025 - 19:58
Researchers have identified a new class of quantum states in a custom-engineered graphene structure. The study reports the discovery of topological electronic crystals in twisted bilayer -- trilayer graphene, a system created by introducing a precise rotational twist between stacked two-dimensional materials.

PET probe images inflammation with high sensitivity and selectivity

Wed, 22/01/2025 - 19:56
Researchers have developed a breakthrough method to detect inflammation in the body using positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. This innovative probe targets CD45, a marker abundantly expressed on all immune cells but absent from other cell types.

Biodegradable nylon precursor produced through artificial photosynthesis

Wed, 22/01/2025 - 18:03
Scientists have developed an artificial photosynthesis technology that produces precursors of biodegradable nylon from biomass-derived compounds and ammonia.

From soot particle filters to renewable fuels

Wed, 22/01/2025 - 18:02
Unraveling the chemical processes in soot particle filters reveals new ways to produce synthetic fuels.

Drug candidate eliminates breast cancer tumors in mice in a single dose

Wed, 22/01/2025 - 18:00
Despite significant therapeutic advances, breast cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related death in women. Treatment typically involves surgery and follow-up hormone therapy, but late effects of these treatments include osteoporosis, sexual dysfunction and blood clots. Now, researchers have created a novel treatment that eliminated small breast tumors and significantly shrank large tumors in mice in a single dose, without problematic side effects.

Grass surfaces drastically reduce drone noise making the way for soundless city skies

Wed, 22/01/2025 - 18:00
Porous land such as foliage significantly lowers noise made by drones and air taxis which could reduce disturbances for urban communities as Urban Air Mobility (UAM) grows.

Researchers unlock new insights into tin-based catalysts for electrochemical CO2 reduction

Wed, 22/01/2025 - 18:00
A group of researchers have analyzed thousands of reports from the past decade, identifying a tin-based catalyst that aids the production of formic acid, an indispensable chemical in various industries, and makes the process greener.

Researchers make breakthrough in bioprinting functional human heart tissue

Wed, 22/01/2025 - 18:00
Researchers have developed a way of bioprinting tissues that change shape as a result of cell-generated forces, in the same way that it happens in biological tissues during organ development. The breakthrough science focused on replicating heart tissues, bringing research closer to generating functional, bioprinted organs, which would have broad applications in disease modelling, drug screening and regenerative medicine.

Compact comb lights the way for next-gen photonics

Wed, 22/01/2025 - 17:55
Researchers have created a new ultra-broadband electro-optic comb that packs 450 nm of light precision into a chip smaller than a coin, paving the way for smarter, more efficient photonic devices.

AI in cell research: Moscot reveals cell dynamics in unprecedented detail

Wed, 22/01/2025 - 17:55
Thanks to a new technology called Moscot ('Multi-Omics Single-Cell Optimal Transport'), researchers can now observe millions of cells simultaneously as they develop into a new organ -- for example, a pancreas.

Can DNA-nanoparticle motors get up to speed with motor proteins?

Wed, 22/01/2025 - 02:05
DNA-nanoparticle motors are exactly as they sound: tiny artificial motors that use the structures of DNA and RNA to propel motion by enzymatic RNA degradation. Essentially, chemical energy is converted into mechanical motion by biasing the Brownian motion. The DNA-nanoparticle motor uses the 'burnt-bridge' Brownian ratchet mechanism. In this type of movement, the motor is being propelled by the degradation (or 'burning') of the bonds (or 'bridges') it crosses along the substrate, essentially biasing its motion forward.

New paper creates roadmap for the next generation of bioelectronic medicine

Tue, 21/01/2025 - 21:23
A new paper led by Professor Imanuel Lerman of UC San Diego provides a review of the field of bioelectronic medicine and the most promising opportunities for life-changing new therapies and diagnostics.

Scientists harness the power of 'layered' crystals for energy innovation

Tue, 21/01/2025 - 21:23
Scientists are unlocking the secrets of halide perovskites -- a material that's poised to reshape our future by bringing us closer to a new age of energy-efficient optoelectronics. Two physics professors are studying the material at the nanoscale: a place where objects are invisible to the naked eye. At this level, the extraordinary properties of halide perovskites come to life, thanks to the material's unique structure of ultra-thin crystals -- making it astonishingly efficient at converting sunlight into energy. Think solar panels that are not only more affordable but also far more effective at powering homes. Or LED lights that burn brighter and last longer while consuming less energy.

Harnessing electromagnetic waves and quantum materials to improve wireless communication technologies

Tue, 21/01/2025 - 21:23
A team of researchers has developed innovative methods to enhance frequency conversion of terahertz (THz) waves in graphene-based structures, unlocking new potential for faster, more efficient technologies in wireless communication and signal processing.

Reimagining chain mail

Tue, 21/01/2025 - 21:21
Experiments have yielded a fascinating new type of matter, neither granular nor crystalline, that responds to some stresses as a fluid would and to others like a solid. The new material, known as PAM (for polycatenated architected materials) could have uses in areas ranging from helmets and other protective gear to biomedical devices and robotics.

New water purification technology helps turn seawater into drinking water without tons of chemicals

Tue, 21/01/2025 - 18:00
Water desalination plants could replace expensive chemicals with new carbon cloth electrodes that remove boron from seawater, an important step of turning seawater into safe drinking water.

Clean hydrogen in minutes: Microwaves deliver clean energy faster

Tue, 21/01/2025 - 17:59
An interdisciplinary team has developed a groundbreaking technology that addresses key limitations in clean hydrogen production using microwaves. They have also successfully elucidated the underlying mechanism of this innovative process.

New ceramic catalyst uses sodium and boron to drive sustainable industrial reactions

Tue, 21/01/2025 - 17:58
Transition metals have long been used as catalysts to activate small molecules and turn them into valuable products. However, as these metals can be expensive and less abundant, scientists are increasingly looking at more common elements as alternatives. In a recent study, researchers used a concept called 'frustrated Lewis pairs' to develop a transition metal-free catalyst for activating hydrogen. This breakthrough could lead to more sustainable, cost-effective, and efficient chemical processes.