Nuclear Popcorn: New Research Sheds Light on the Enigmatic Strong Nuclear Force
The shape of heavy nuclei changes as the energy level varies. The universe is governed by four fundamental forces that dictate the interactions between particles…
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Unlocking the Unimaginable: Revolutionary New Method for Materials Discovery
Researchers have discovered a method for creating new materials for use in batteries, magnets, and microelectronics. The most skilled artists can create a one-of-a-kind…
“100 Times Better” – Tiny Magnetic Vortices Could Transform High-Performance Computers
Small magnetic whirlpools could revolutionize high-performance computer memory storage. Magnets create invisible fields that attract certain materials. A familiar example is refrigerator magnets. However, they…
For the First Time: Scientists Have Formed a Charged Rare Earth Molecule on a Metal Surface and Rotated It
For the first time, scientists formed a charged rare earth molecule on a metal surface and rotated it using scanning tunneling microscopy. Scientists from Ohio…
Quantum Breakthrough: Scientists Extend Qubit Lifetimes
Stability in Asymmetry By breaking the symmetry of their environment, scientists demonstrate a new technique for extending the length of time qubits can retain information….
A Hidden Flaw – Unlocking Better Batteries for Electric Vehicles
Fixing a hidden flaw might lead to improved batteries for electric cars. When compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries provide quicker charging, higher range, and…
Researchers Discover a “Diamond Factory” Deep Inside Earth
Researchers find rust and diamonds at the Earth’s core-mantle boundary. On the Earth’s surface, steel rusts due to water and air. But what about deep…
Reversing Paralysis: “Dancing Molecules” Can Fix Spinal Cord Injuries
Following a novel treatment developed with the help of the Advanced Photon Source, paralyzed mice can now “walk” once again. The Science Behind the Treatment…
Computer Chips That Imitate the Brain
A new microelectronics device can program and reprogram computer hardware on demand by using electrical pulses What if a computer could learn to rewire its…
The Quest for an Ideal Quantum Bit: New Qubit Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Quantum Computing
A new qubit platform could transform quantum information science and technology. You are no doubt viewing this article on a digital device whose basic unit…
A Surprising Structural Change in Metal Oxide at Low Temperature May Resolve a 60-Year-Old Mystery
Findings could help resolve a 60-year-old mystery and lead to applications in temperature-sensitive devices and energy-efficient systems. When water boils, it converts into another phase,…
New Method Allows Scientists To Synthesize Crystals in Ways Not Found in Nature
The new method of synthesizing crystals leads researchers to a brand new phase of metal, which may be useful for new technologies. Results were confirmed…
Tiny Magnets Could Hold the Secret to Miniaturizable Quantum Computers
Magnetic interactions could point to quantum devices. From MRI machines to computer hard disk storage, magnetism has played a role in pivotal discoveries that reshape…
Scientists Discover Promising New Electrolyte for Solid-State Lithium-Ion Batteries
New battery material offers promise for the development of all-solid batteries. In the quest for the perfect battery, scientists have two primary goals: create a…
Advanced Technology Highlights Connections Between Addictive Drugs and Brain Function
Researchers use advanced technology and mice to study dopamine neuron structure, addiction and the brain’s ability to recover. A late 1980s commercial meant to combat…
Tailored Qubits: A Powerful New Platform for Customizable Quantum Devices
A ground-up approach to qubit design leads to a new framework for creating versatile, highly tailored quantum devices. Advances in quantum science have the potential…
Quantum Breakthrough: How To Transform Vacancies Into Quantum Information
Team’s findings could help the design of industrially relevant quantum materials for sensing, computing, and communication. “Vacancy” is a sign you want to see when…
Advanced Photon Source Helps Pfizer Create COVID-19 Antiviral Treatment Paxlovid
The new drug, Paxlovid, significantly reduced hospitalization and death in adult patients and is authorized for emergency use in the United States. On December 22,…
