Some difficult computation problems, depicted by finding the highest peak in a “landscape” of countless mountain peaks separated by valleys, can take advantage of the…
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First Nano-Sized Molecular Device Capable of Sensing and Altering Cells’ Bioelectric Fields
A conceptual drawing of the new molecular device. For experiments outside the human body (in vitro), the device would nest on the cell’s membrane: a…
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Helping Next-Generation 5G Cell Technology See Past the Trees
NIST researchers studied the effects of trees on millimeter waves, which are planned for use in 5G communication. Credit: N. Hanacek/NIST Measurements of trees’ impact…
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Science Fiction Revisited: Ramjet Propulsion for Interstellar Space Travel
Artist’s impression of the Ramjet propulsion system. Credit: NASA Since the 1960s, there has been speculation about a hypothetical propulsion method for interstellar space travel.…
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Magnetic Surprise Revealed in “Magic-Angle” Graphene – Potential Quantum Computing Applications
When layers of “magic-angle” graphene (bottom) come in contact with layers of certain transitions metals, it induces a phenomenon called spin-orbit coupling in the graphene…
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Making Next Generation Quantum Computers Even More Powerful
Three resonators operating at different frequencies read a 3×3 matrix of quantum dots. Credit: © Harald Homulle 2022 EPFL Engineers at EPFL have developed a…
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Breakthrough Puts All-Solid-State Batteries One Step Closer to Becoming Next-Generation Powerhouse
Scientists Reduce All-Solid-State Battery Resistance by Heating All-solid-state batteries are now one step closer to becoming the powerhouse of next-generation electronics as researchers from Tokyo…
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Self-Healing Nanomaterials: Self-Repairing Electronics Are on the Way
Abstract artist’s concept. Self-healing nanomaterials usable in solar panels and other electronic devices are being explored at the Technion. From the Terminator to Spiderman’s suit,…
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Making Computation Come Alive at MIT: Using Computational Techniques To Solve Real-World Problems
Youssef Marzouk, professor of aeronautics and astronautics and co-instructor for the 16.0002/18.0002 course this term. Credit: Gretchen Ertl A new course teaches students how to…
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Light-matter interactions simulated on the world’s fastest supercomputer
Researchers led by the University of Tsukuba present an improved way to model interactions between matter and light at the atomic scale. Credit: University of…
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