Scientists have discovered that breaking symmetries in nanophotonic materials can control thermal emission, enabling narrowband, directional, or polarized emissions. This can improve the efficiency of energy conversion and harvesting applications by exploiting the magneto-optical effect and spatiotemporal modulation.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournaleLight·DateDec 2, 2022
Researchers at University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science developed a new electrostatically controlled clutch that enables soft robotic hands to hold 4 pounds, 40 times more than before. The clutch uses a fracture-mechanics-based model to achieve this feat while requiring only 125 volts of electricity.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science·JournalScience Robotics·DateNov 30, 2022
Researchers have developed a videography-based method to track skeletal kinematics in freely moving rodents, providing insights into animal behavior and brain function. The approach uses an anatomically grounded skeleton model and can be applied to multiple furry species.
SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalNature Methods·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 9, 2022
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Scientists have uncovered the mechanics of the blood-tumour barrier in medulloblastoma, a malignant paediatric brain tumour. By silencing a specific ion channel, researchers found that chemotherapy medication etoposide was better able to cross the barrier and treat the tumour cells.
SourceThe Hospital for Sick Children·JournalNeuron·DateNov 1, 2022
Researchers have developed a method to manufacture large SiC mirrors with high accuracy, enabling the creation of the world's largest aspherical mirror. The team successfully polished a 4.03m diameter SiC mirror using a home-built MRF24 polishing machine and proposed a PVD cladding process to improve substrate surface quality.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateOct 25, 2022
Virginia Tech researchers found that a common oral bacterium, Fusobacterium nucleatum, drives pancreatic cancer cell proliferation and migration. The bacterium can infect normal pancreatic tissue cells, stimulating nearby cancer cells to grow and spread rapidly.
SourceVirginia Tech·JournalScience Signaling·DateOct 18, 2022
A new VR gaming technology has been developed that enables players to smell in virtual environments, using an olfactometer that can be printed on 3D printers. This allows for the creation of scent-based game mechanics based on player movements and judgments.
Researchers uncover hidden physics in electromagnetic optical forces, introducing complex Maxwell stress tensor theorem, revealing reactive strength of orbital momentum and imaginary Lorentz force.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateOct 13, 2022
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A study led by Susanne Talcott explores the 'mechanics' of botanical compounds and their effects on human microbiota. The research aims to develop novel recommendations for safe and effective consumption of large molecular polyphenols, including gallotannins, to reduce intestinal inflammation.
Researchers designed an optical black hole cavity using transformation optics, eliminating radiation loss in WGM cavities. The conformal optical black hole (OBH) cavity realizes infinite radiation Q-factor and enhances field confinement, paving the way for surface field manipulation.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournaleLight·DateSep 30, 2022
A new day-case surgical procedure for diabetic foot ulcers has been shown to accelerate effective healing, reduce recurrence, and prevent amputations. The procedure, which involves adjusting the mechanics of the foot, was found to be effective in treating up to 19 patients with successful ulcer resolution in just 3-4 weeks.
Scientists have developed a thin device that can produce complex webs of entangled photons, enabling new information processing schemes and advanced encryption methods. The device uses a metasurface to control the phenomenon of quantum entanglement, paving the way for more compact and powerful computing and sensing technologies.
SourceDOE/Sandia National Laboratories·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 12, 2022
A $4.6 million NSF grant will provide microelectronics and nanomanufacturing training to military service members and veterans through a consortium of nine academic institutions and eight industries. The program aims to address the growing need for skilled workers in the US semiconductor industry.
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Researchers developed a mathematical model to describe cavitation bubbles in soft porous materials. The model breaks down classic scaling relations and provides new insights into bubble behavior. Potential applications include targeted drug delivery and understanding traumatic brain injuries.
Researchers experimentally verified the generalized eigenstate thermalization hypothesis (GETH) using a quantum-walk platform. They demonstrated that any superposition state within a small energy-momentum window relaxes to the same reduced state, independent of the initial state.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateAug 26, 2022
A new model, StomachSim, simulates human stomach mechanics to show that posture can impact pill absorption by up to an hour. Lying on the right side is best for quick dissolution, while standing upright is a decent second option.
SourceJohns Hopkins University·JournalPhysics of Fluids·DateAug 15, 2022
A CCNY research team has developed a quantum algorithm that can simulate the evolution of interacting quantum particles, allowing for the study of high-temperature superconductors. This breakthrough could guide the search for new materials with unique properties.
SourceCity College of New York·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 27, 2022
John Kershner, a Lehigh University PhD candidate, has been awarded a Fulbright research grant to continue his work on owl-inspired aero-acoustics in Germany. He will collaborate with researchers at Brandenburg Technical University and the DLR to experimentally test these designs.
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The CPT theorem, a fundamental concept in quantum field theory, has its roots in the early 20th century revolution of quantum mechanics and relativity. The new paper reveals how this theorem's significance evolved over time, from being initially overlooked to becoming a cornerstone of modern physics.
SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal H·DateMay 27, 2022
Researchers at Princeton University have discovered that electrons in a crystal exhibit linked and knotted quantum twists, raising questions about the quantum properties of electronic systems. The study brings together ideas in condensed matter physics, topology, and knot theory to create a new understanding of quantum mechanics.
SourcePrinceton University·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 20, 2022
Researchers have created a giant magnetochiral anisotropy effect in topological insulator nanowires, allowing for highly controllable current rectification. This discovery opens the pathway for technological applications and demonstrates a significant step towards achieving topological qubits.
SourceUniversity of Cologne·JournalNature Nanotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 12, 2022
Scientists confirm observations of quantized vortices in superfluid helium by simulating quantum vortex dynamics with silicon nanoparticles, revealing new possibilities for optical research. The study enables visualization of quantized vortex reconnection, a key feature of superfluid helium at macroscopic scales.
SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 12, 2022
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The Rice-Waseda team created a computer simulation model that can accurately depict the complex aerodynamics around a moving car and its rolling tires. The model uses NURBS Surface-to-Volume Guided Mesh Generation method, which enables it to capture the deformation of tires as they roll on the road.
SourceRice University·JournalComputational Mechanics·DateMay 12, 2022
Researchers have demonstrated that ultra-thin topological insulator nanowires can act as a quantum one-way street for electrons, offering a significant step towards achieving topological qubits. This breakthrough enables highly stable qubits, the building blocks of future quantum computers.
SourceUniversity of Basel·JournalNature Nanotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 12, 2022
A comprehensive review of non-separability in classical light explores its potential for fundamental science and applications. The study introduces a unified framework for classifying non-separable states involving different degrees of freedom of light, offering a timely perspective on the field.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLaser & Photonics Review·DateMay 6, 2022
A team of physicists and chemists at the University of Surrey used computer modeling to show that quantum mechanics can cause errors in DNA replication, leading to mutations. The researchers found that protons can tunnel through energy barriers, causing mistakes in the pairing of DNA bases.
SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalCommunications Physics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 5, 2022
Researchers at Osaka University used silicon nanoparticles to visualize the coalescence of quantized vortices in superfluid helium. This technique enables better understanding of quantum fluids and materials, including superconductors. The study also opens up new possibilities for optical research on other quantum properties.
SourceOsaka University·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 4, 2022
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Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.
Researchers aim to improve stability and efficiency of catalytic materials using quantum mechanics-based calculations and computational simulations. The goal is to create more effective catalysts that reduce pollution and energy consumption.
SourceUniversity of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science·DateApr 26, 2022
Researchers discovered that sialylation of the epidermal growth factor receptor modulates cell mechanics and enhances cancer cell invasion. ST6Gal-I, an enzyme that adds sialic acid to EGFR, plays a key role in tumor progression and metastasis.
SourceUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham·JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 22, 2022
Researchers from MIT found that Oreo creme tends to stick consistently to one side of the cookie, regardless of twisting speed or milk exposure. The study used a custom-made 'Oreometer' instrument to investigate cookie mechanics and encourage further research on rheology.
SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalPhysics of Fluids·DateApr 19, 2022
A team of researchers, led by L. Mahadevan, developed a mathematical model to understand the mechanics of combing and detangling. They found that using short strokes starting from the free end can effectively remove tangles, with an optimal minimum length for each stroke identified.
SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalSoft Matter·DateApr 13, 2022
A new AI-driven super-resolution technique, Ghost Imaging using Deep neural network Constraint (GIDC), increases spatial resolution to more than 10 times the diffraction limit. The method uses single-pixel measurements and a physics-enhanced deep neural network to restore high-quality images.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateMar 23, 2022
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Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.
Researchers from Doshisha University discovered bats perceive spaces through echolocation as a distinct 'echo space', which changes as they become familiar with their environment. The study found that the direction of echoes correlates with bat flight paths and can be used to develop advanced sensors for navigation.
SourceDoshisha University·JournalBMC Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 22, 2022
Enrico Fermi's ideas on Fermi-Dirac statistics played a key role in the origins of quantum mechanics, but have been largely overlooked in historical analysis. The new research assesses their immediate impact on early conceptions of quantum mechanics.
SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal H·DateMar 21, 2022
Physicist Dr Melvin Vopson's latest experiment aims to detect and measure information in elementary particles using particle-antiparticle collision. If successful, it could confirm information as the fifth state of matter, changing our understanding of the universe.
SourceUniversity of Portsmouth·JournalAIP Advances·DateMar 21, 2022
By slicing a block of elastomer with a periodic array of holes at a 45-degree angle, researchers discovered new properties and opened up new applications for this long-studied group of materials. This change in surface morphology can alter friction between the material and an underlying surface.
SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalExtreme Mechanics Letters·DateMar 18, 2022
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.
Researchers at Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) developed a new stretchable meta-display technology that can be stretched up to 25% without image distortion. This achievement solves the fundamental issue of image distortion in stretchable displays using meta-structures.
SourceNational Research Council of Science & Technology·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateMar 13, 2022
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have discovered a simplified model for quantum gravity called the 'holographic principle' that describes how gravity emerges from quantum mechanics. This breakthrough may also offer new insights into mysterious dark energy.
SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalNature Communications·DateMar 9, 2022
The study shows that constructor-based irreversibility is compatible with quantum theory's time-reversible laws. Researchers used high-precision single-photon qubits to demonstrate this, confirming their theoretical predictions and numerical simulations.
SourceINRIM - Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMar 7, 2022
Researchers found that polymer molecules interact with the flow around gas bubbles, causing a sudden increase in velocity. This knowledge can be used to predict oxygen input and design equipment for industries like biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.
SourceGraz University of Technology·JournalJournal of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics·TypeMeta-analysis·DateMar 3, 2022
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Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars deliver bright, sharp views for wildlife surveys, eclipse chases, and quick star-field scans at dark sites.
Researchers have developed wearable sensors that collect data for clinicians while limiting patient discomfort. The sensors use flexible electronics to monitor patients' physical motions and chemical signals in their sweat, skin, and more to help diagnose or inform treatment plans.
SourcePenn State·JournalApplied Physics Reviews·DateMar 1, 2022
Physicists have measured Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity at the smallest scale ever, demonstrating time dilation effects between two tiny atomic clocks separated by just a millimeter. The experiments suggest a way to make atomic clocks 50 times more precise than today's best designs.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 16, 2022
Researchers at RIT have created a biophysical model that can predict changes in cartilage mechanics and function during disease pathways. The model, informed by experimental data, enables noninvasive predictions using MRI scans, potentially reducing the need for invasive procedures.
SourceRochester Institute of Technology·JournalScience Advances·DateFeb 14, 2022
Physicists have measured the oscillation frequency of Bs0 mesons with unprecedented accuracy, revealing that they oscillate between matter and antimatter three trillion times per second. This measurement agrees with quantum mechanics predictions and narrows search areas for particles undescribed by the Standard Model.
SourceThe Henryk Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences·JournalNature Physics·DateFeb 10, 2022
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Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter measures wind, temperature, and humidity in real time for site assessments, aviation checks, and safety briefings.
Researchers created a spatial and nonlinear encryption method for images using photorefractive crystals, increasing security in documents, currency, and credit cards. The method is immune to traditional phase-retrieval-based known-plaintext attacks and robust against machine learning-based cracking due to its image-dependence.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournaleLight·DateFeb 6, 2022
Researchers at Brown University have developed a new laboratory test model to investigate fibrosis treatments without the use of animals. The model uses human cells and replicates not only the structure of human tissue but also its mechanics, enabling scientists to study the underlying mechanisms of fibrosis and test potential treatments.
SourceBrown University·JournalAdvanced Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 1, 2022
This book provides a fundamental understanding of the physical, biological, and chemical processes governing fine sediment transport in open water. It covers various spatial and temporal scales, from micro-scale to system-wide, and discusses interactions between disciplines such as hydrodynamics and soft soil mechanics.
Quantum entanglement is studied in attosecond laser laboratory experiments, where neutral hydrogen molecules are ionized using an attosecond pulse. The experiment reveals a competition between vibrational coherence and entanglement, demonstrating the breakdown of local realism.
SourceMax Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 27, 2022
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Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.
A team of scientists developed an AI-driven super-resolution technique called Ghost Imaging using Deep neural network Constraint (GIDC) to overcome the diffraction limit in long-distance imaging. GIDC uses single-pixel measurements and a physics-enhanced deep neural network to restore high-quality images.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateJan 25, 2022
A new platform uses machine learning to design and build transformable, inflatable systems with potential applications in medicine, architecture, robotics, space travel, and more. The researchers used finite element simulations and neural networks to learn how to control the deformation of membranes when pressurized.
SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateJan 12, 2022
Researchers at MIT have directly observed the interplay of interactions and quantum mechanics in a rotating fluid of ultracold atoms. The team created a spinning cloud of sodium atoms, which formed a needle-like structure before breaking into a crystalline pattern resembling miniature quantum tornadoes.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateJan 5, 2022
Researchers developed propSym to calculate fundamental constants of solids, reducing redundant components and improving material modeling. The open-source software is adaptable to various physical properties, aiming to lower the entry barrier for analytical modeling.
SourcePenn State·JournalJournal of Applied Crystallography·DateJan 5, 2022
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GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.
Researchers detected strong Bayesian evidence for a spatially correlated process with scalar transverse correlations, suggesting an alternative theory of gravity beyond Einstein's general relativity. The study uses the North American Nanohertz Observatory for Gravitational Waves' 12.5-year data set.
SourceScience China Press·JournalScience China Physics Mechanics and Astronomy·DateDec 31, 2021
A research team from USTC has constructed a theoretical framework and thinking mechanism model to help students solve bound and scattering state problems in quantum mechanics. The study found three key nodes of difficulty: recognizing Schrodinger equations, selecting energy constants, and using superposition forms.
SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalPhysical Review Physics Education Research·DateDec 24, 2021
Researchers from Politecnico di Torino and INRIM have developed a quantum conformance test that uses entangled light sources to accurately detect conforming or defective products. The test reduces classification errors and improves monitoring efficiency, showing promising prospects for practical applications.
SourceINRIM - Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica·JournalScience Advances·DateDec 22, 2021
Researchers investigate Mandelstam-Tamm limit, finding minimum time for quantum information change depends on energy uncertainty, and second speed limit emerges when energy uncertainty exceeds average energy of atom. This discovery proves fundamental limits to quantum computers' processing power.
SourceUniversity of Bonn·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 22, 2021
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Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition is a durable star atlas for planning sessions, identifying targets, and teaching celestial navigation.
Researchers have demonstrated a novel topology arising from losses in hybrid light-matter particles, introducing a new avenue to induce topological effects. The study found that the mere presence of loss in an exciton-polariton system causes it to exhibit nontrivial topology.
SourceARC Centre of Excellence in Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 13, 2021
A new computational method has been developed to accurately predict oxide reactions at high temperatures, even without experimental data. This approach combines quantum mechanics with machine learning to design clean carbon-neutral processes for steel production and metal recycling.
SourceColumbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science·JournalNature Communications·DateDec 1, 2021
Physicists investigate the act of measuring a quantum particle, revealing that non-linear models can reconcile quantum behavior with classical measurement outcomes. The study sheds light on the elusive crossover between quantum physics and the everyday world.
SourceUniversiteit van Amsterdam·JournalPhysical Review A·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 30, 2021
A team of physicists discovered that quantum systems can exhibit superposition of forward and backward time flows, leading to complex laws governing time flow. In certain cases with small entropy, observing the consequences of a system's evolution along both temporal directions becomes physically possible.
SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalCommunications Physics·DateNov 29, 2021