Russian researchers developed a model to simulate dislocation behavior in uranium dioxide, enabling predictions of nuclear fuel behavior under operating conditions. This study aims to improve the understanding of nuclear fuel properties and reduce accident risks.
Researchers from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology develop a method to connect two electrons in a qudit, paving the way for compact high-level quantum structures. This breakthrough could lead to practical applications such as efficient solar cells and new drugs.
The GeroScope algorithm identified 10 substances with potential geroprotector properties, including PD-98059 and NAC. The study suggests that computer modeling can significantly reduce the time and cost of developing new drugs.
Researchers at MIPT have synthesized an antitumor compound that can target and kill chemoresistant ovarian carcinoma cells. The new agent was found to destroy microtubules, which are involved in cell division, making it a potential treatment for this aggressive form of cancer.
Researchers use laser tweezers to control and arrange Abrikosov vortices in a superconductor, creating an AV-pattern. This technique has potential applications in quantum computation and optically controlled rapid single flux quantum logic elements.
Researchers observe two X-ray pulsars transitioning to the propeller regime, providing valuable information about their magnetic fields and surrounding temperatures. The study reveals that giant outbursts are associated with the transition, offering a unique window into these intensely magnetized stars.
Researchers developed a silicon nanoantenna that scatters light in a particular direction depending on the intensity of incident radiation. The nanoantenna allows for the dynamic modification of its properties, enabling faster control over light propagation and paving the way for ultrafast processing of optical information.
Researchers propose a nanosized dipole photomotor controlled by a laser, capable of directed motion at record speed. The device has potential applications across the natural sciences and medicine, including delivering drugs to diseased tissues.
Researchers found that normal atmospheric conditions lead to the formation of oxygen-enriched silica nanoparticles with magnetic properties. These reactive oxygen species have been linked to cancer and may explain the known carcinogenicity of silica dust. The study provides a possible explanation for the high toxicity of silica dust.
Scientists at MIPT create ultrastrong material by applying high pressure to multiwall carbon nanotubes, forming bonds between them. The resulting material retains the durability of original nanotubes, making it suitable for harsh conditions.
Researchers have developed sensors based on binary metal oxide nanocomposites that can detect gas leaks, including those potentially linked to terrorist attacks. The sensors utilize chemisorption centers to facilitate gas molecule adsorption, enabling fast response times.
Researchers at MIPT have created a compound screening technique that quickly determines how chemicals affect plant growth, accelerating the process by pollen germination. The new method allows for the identification of 65 chemicals that promote or inhibit tobacco growth in just two hours.
Scientists at MIPT have found that treating photodetectors with UV light can turn them into high-bandwidth devices, making them suitable for a wide range of applications. The process is quick, cheap, and efficient, and the acquired properties remain unchanged after manufacturing.
Researchers from MIPT and JINR use intersecting laser beams to test protein crystal quality and spot peculiar protein features. This method improves the accuracy of detecting small crystals, essential for studying membrane proteins.
Researchers create compact sources of coherent plasmons using van der Waals heterostructures, enabling compact optoelectronic circuits. The discovery has potential applications in signal transmission and tunable sources of terahertz radiation.
A new software package called Knodle has been developed to predict the hybridization, bond orders, and functional groups' annotation in molecules. This technology enables researchers to identify potential drugs more efficiently, reducing the search area from hundreds of thousands to just a hundred
Scientists have found a way to significantly improve computer performance by using T-waves, or terahertz radiation, to reset memory cells. This process is several thousand times faster than magnetic-field-induced switching and could lead to ultrafast memory.
Researchers successfully confine individual H?O molecules within nanosized cavities in beryl crystals, exhibiting ferroelectric properties. This discovery could have implications for various fields, including biology, chemistry, and geology.
Researchers at MIPT and several universities create technology to determine spatial structure of receptor proteins, crucial for human health. By using sulfur atoms and Serial Femtosecond Crystallography, scientists solve the problem of radiation damage, enabling precise analysis of protein structures with a resolution of 1.9Å.
Researchers found carbonic acid, orthocarbonic acid, and clathrate compounds stable under high pressure conditions. The cores of Uranus and Neptune may consist of these exotic materials.
Scientists have discovered unique genome variants linked to cancer development, which can be used to detect weaknesses in tumor cells. The new approach uses proteogenomics and mass spectrometry data to identify variant peptides, providing valuable information for gene annotation and potential drug targets.
Researchers have demonstrated silicon nanoparticles that can manipulate and switch light, enabling ultrafast all-optical signal processing in optical communication systems. The nanoantennas can transmit, reflect, or scatter incident light in a specified direction, showing potential for high-speed data transmission.
Scientists have discovered a possible explanation for the high prevalence of Russian tuberculosis strains by analyzing their protein and genome features. The study found that these strains produce more proteins producing long-chain fatty acids and less proteins destroying them, making them more effective at evading the immune system.
Researchers propose a graphene-based spaser that can detect small amounts of explosives and toxic chemicals using surface plasmons. The device's construction involves a graphene layer, enabling subwavelength light focusing and increasing sensitivity beyond conventional optical devices.
Researchers have created highly efficient electrically-driven single-photon sources in diamond, promising breakthroughs in quantum computers and secure communication lines. The discovery enables operation at room temperature, increasing energy efficiency by over a thousand times and laying the foundations for novel quantum devices.
Researchers discovered a method to create ultrathin graphene-like films from salt using computer simulations. The findings provide a relationship between the critical slab thickness and parameters determining ionic bonds, enabling more efficient nanoelectronics.
Researchers found that PGLYRPs can inhibit chlamydia infections by targeting the bacteria's stress response system. The study confirmed that PGLYRP solutions reduced the number of chlamydial inclusions by 10 times, and improved understanding of potential antichlamydial drug targets.
Researchers at Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology developed a novel ceramic-based laser, twice as effective as other solid-state lasers. The laser is used in surgical operations and has a wavelength that does not damage underlying tissue, making it ideal for medical purposes.
Biologists have developed an algorithm predicting protein cluster structure, enabling faster understanding of cellular functions and potential treatments. The new method is up to 100 times faster than previous methods, taking just 15 minutes to run on a personal computer.
Researchers from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology used mass spectrometry to identify components in an ancient bitumen sample from a 5th century BCE amphora. The analysis revealed a prolonged period of biodegradation due to bacterial activity, leading to increased oxygen content in the sample.
Physicists have devised a method to distinguish black holes from compact massive objects using the energy spectrum of particles moving in their vicinity. The method involves studying the behavior of scalar particles near these objects and finding discrete energy levels, which are absent in the case of black holes.
Researchers developed a novel synthesis method for glaziovianin A from parsley and dill seeds, inhibiting human tumor cell growth. The compounds also showed promise in testing human cancer cells, with the parent compound being the most active anti-tubulin agent.
Researchers discovered that charge carriers in perovskites are polarons, moving coherently as one unit. This finding could help progress perovskite research projects and large-scale applications.
Physicists from Russia and France have devised a method to create a quantum entangled state, enabling precise measurement of large distances. This technique could improve the accuracy of optical interferometers used in gravitational wave detection.
Researchers create compact high sensitivity sensors using diamond microstructures, achieving record high microwave frequencies and quality factor. They proposed a mathematical model to select useful acoustic signals and decrease spurious peaks, paving the way for applications in various fields.
Researchers used quantum mechanics and supercomputing to study the surface structure of rutile TiO2, a promising photocatalyst. The study identified new structures and processes that can enhance its chemical reactivity.
Researchers have concluded that reprogramming does not create differences between reprogrammed and embryonic stem cells. A thorough study showed that reprogrammed and embryonic stem cells are similar, with a list of 275 key genes that can present reprogramming results.
Researchers have developed a method to observe the structure of molecules and track changes within attosecond timescales. By using tunneling ionization and ultrashort laser pulses, scientists can measure electron interference patterns, providing insight into molecular configurations.
Researchers have experimentally confirmed a mathematical model describing the distribution of delocalized electrons in molecules and crystals. The study uses X-ray diffraction data to demonstrate the approach's ability to detect electron delocalization, paving the way for new understanding of chemical bonding.
Scientists developed an approach for non-invasive testing of pregnant women with preeclampsia, identifying potential peptide biomarkers in their urine. The study found 35 potential biomarkers associated with the condition's severity.
Researchers developed a new method of diagnosing colorectal cancer using 3D hydrogel biochips, which detect tumor-associated glycans and improve sensitivity. The study analyzed sera from 33 patients with colorectal cancer, 69 healthy donors, and 27 patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
A team of scientists developed a theoretical model explaining the high values of linear magnetoelectric effect in BiFeO3. The effect can enhance materials for industrial applications and control magnetic properties with electric fields.
Scientists have developed a new type of graphene-based transistor that enables record low power consumption and high clock speeds. The device uses bilayer graphene, which exhibits a unique electronic structure allowing for efficient tunneling switches.
Researchers developed a computer model to explain how antibiotic-resistant microbes develop and spread. The study reveals that even after antibiotic therapy, more bacteria may be sensitive to the effects of antibiotics than resistant ones.
The study, published in Icarus, found that ferric chloride is the most likely substance causing UV absorption in Venus's atmosphere. Sulfur particles are no longer considered responsible for this effect.
Researchers at MIPT create electronic synapses based on HfO2 memristors, exhibiting properties similar to biological synapses. The devices can model complex learning mechanisms, including LTP and LTD, and demonstrate spike-timing-dependent plasticity.
Researchers have successfully grown ultra-thin ferroelectric films based on hafnium oxide, which could potentially be used to develop non-volatile memory elements. The films' ferroelectric properties are compatible with silicon technology, paving the way for the creation of new non-volatile memory devices.
Researchers have found a way to control heart muscle cells using laser radiation, which could lead to new treatments for arrhythmia. The study used azoTAB molecules and found that controlling the ion channels in cardiomyocytes can reduce abnormal heart rhythms.
Researchers at MIPT and Prokhorov General Physics Institute divide magnetic vortices into two types, one with isotropic resistance and another with anisotropic behavior. This discovery could lead to the development of faster and more compact processors and non-volatile memory.
A new optical technology developed by Russian physicists can significantly improve the detection of exoplanets, allowing for direct observation of their images. The 'smoothed' light technique uses adaptive optics to remove atmospheric distortions, enabling telescopes to resolve the faint signals of Earth-type planets.