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Gold nanoparticles kill cancer – but not as thought

Research using a novel microscopic technique reveals that gold nanoparticles' lethality to cancer cells is more complex than previously thought. Smaller nanoparticles can regenerate and divide after initial stress, while larger star-shaped particles cause oxidative stress leading to programmed cell death.

SourceThe Henryk Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences·JournalSmall·DateJun 27, 2024
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NSF CAREER grant to investigate design of fluorescent protein sensors with computer simulations that may aid human health and disease

Dr. Alice Walker will investigate the design of fluorescent protein sensors using computer simulations, which may aid in tracking diseases and monitoring treatment effectiveness in living cells and organisms. The five-year $690,816 grant also supports undergraduate research opportunities for WSU students.

SourceWayne State University - Office of the Vice President for Research·DateJun 12, 2024

Landmark study is step towards energy-efficient quantum computing in magnets

Researchers at Lancaster University and Radboud University Nijmegen have discovered a novel pathway to modulate and amplify spin waves at the nanoscale, paving the way for dissipation-free quantum information technologies. The study's findings could lead to the development of fast and energy-efficient computing devices.

SourceLancaster University·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 29, 2024

Theory and experiment combine to shine a new light on proton spin

A recent study combines experimental data with state-of-the-art calculations to reveal new details on the origins of proton spin. The research shows that gluons, which hold protons together, contribute significantly to the proton's spin, contradicting earlier findings.

SourceDOE/Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility·JournalPhysical Review D·DateMay 24, 2024

New work extends the thermodynamic theory of computation

Researchers introduce mathematical equations revealing minimum and maximum predicted energy cost of computational processes with randomness, offering insights into computing energy-cost bounds. The framework offers a way to calculate lower bounds on the energy cost of unpredictable finish situations.

SourceSanta Fe Institute·JournalPhysical Review X·DateMay 13, 2024
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New machine learning algorithm promises advances in computing

Researchers created a digital twin model that predicts and controls complex systems, achieving higher accuracy than traditional methods. The algorithm is compact, energy-efficient, and easy to implement, making it suitable for self-driving vehicles and other dynamic systems.

SourceOhio State University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 9, 2024

Good vibrations: New tech may lead to smaller, more powerful wireless devices

Researchers at the University of Arizona and Sandia National Laboratories have developed a new class of synthetic materials that enable giant nonlinear interactions between phonons. This breakthrough could lead to smaller, more efficient wireless devices, such as smartphones or other data transmitters.

SourceUniversity of Arizona·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 9, 2024

Theory thesis wins APS Dissertation Award

Zhite Yu has been awarded the 2024 J.J. and Noriko Sakurai Dissertation Award in Theoretical Particle Physics for his novel and outstanding doctoral thesis work. He studied the proton's interior using electron-scattering processes and proposed two new methods to overcome limitations, which can provide more information about partonic st...

SourceDOE/Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility·DateApr 22, 2024
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New quantum material promises over 190% quantum efficiency in solar cells

Researchers from Lehigh University have developed a material that promises over 190% quantum efficiency in solar cells, exceeding the theoretical limit for silicon-based materials. The material's 'intermediate band states' enable efficient absorption of sunlight and production of charge carriers.

SourceLehigh University·JournalScience Advances·DateApr 10, 2024

New technique lets scientists create resistance-free electron channels

Researchers visualize chiral interface state at atomic scale for the first time, allowing on-demand creation of conducting channels. The technique has promise for building tunable networks of electron channels and advancing quantum computing.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 9, 2024

Physics-based predictive tool will speed up battery and superconductor research

Researchers from the University of Tokyo have developed a physics-based predictive tool that quickly identifies stable intercalated materials for advanced electronics and energy storage devices. By analyzing over 9,000 compounds, the tool uses straightforward principles from undergraduate chemistry to predict host-guest stability.

SourceInstitute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalACS Physical Chemistry Au·DateApr 1, 2024

Automated calculation of surface properties in crystals

Scientists create high-throughput automation to calculate surface properties of crystalline materials using established laws of physics. This accelerates the search for relevant materials for applications in energy conversion, production, and storage.

SourceUniversity of Oldenburg·Journalnpj Computational Materials·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 28, 2024
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New method to measure entropy production on the nanoscale

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology developed a computational model to measure entropy production on the nanoscale in laser-excited crystalline materials. The model reveals that phonons, lattice vibrations, can produce entropy similar to bacteria in water.

SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 26, 2024

Largest-ever map of universe’s active supermassive black holes released

Astronomers have charted the largest-ever volume of the universe with a new map of active supermassive black holes, logging 1.3 million quasars in space and time. This map allows scientists to study dark matter and the universe's expansion by comparing distant quasars and their host galaxies.

SourceSimons Foundation·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·TypeObservational study·DateMar 18, 2024

Electrons become fractions of themselves in graphene, study finds

Researchers at MIT have observed a rare electronic state in which electrons become fractions of their total charge without the need for external magnetic fields. This effect, known as the fractional quantum anomalous Hall effect, has significant implications for the development of topological quantum computing.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateFeb 21, 2024
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Breakthrough in predicting chaotic outcomes in three-body systems

A new study by the Hebrew University introduces a flux-based statistical theory that predicts chaotic outcomes in non-hierarchical three-body systems. The theory offers a more efficient approach to analyzing complex systems, enabling deeper exploration and understanding of chaotic phenomena.

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalCelestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 8, 2024
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Utilizing active microparticles for artificial intelligence

Physicists at Leipzig University have developed a neural network that uses active colloidal particles for artificial intelligence. The system reduces noise and increases efficiency in calculations by utilizing past states of the reservoir.

SourceUniversität Leipzig·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 29, 2024

Magnesium still has the potential to become an efficient hydrogen store

A Swiss-Polish team has found the answer to why previous attempts to use magnesium hydride for efficient hydrogen storage failed. The researchers developed a new model that predicts local, thermodynamically stable clusters are formed in magnesium during hydrogen injection, reducing hydrogen ion mobility.

SourceThe Henryk Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences·JournalAdvanced Science·DateJan 25, 2024
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Close encounters of the supermassive black hole kind: tidal disruption events and what they can reveal about black holes and stars in distant galaxies

Researchers analyze tidal disruption events (TDEs) to estimate the properties of supermassive black holes and stars. The CN22 model, proposed by Syracuse University researchers, provides a new way forward for understanding TDEs and their implications for galaxy evolution.

SourceSyracuse University·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·DateJan 11, 2024

A new method based on computational time series analysis allows the estimation of exercise thresholds

A new method allows for the estimation of exercise thresholds based on dynamical correlation properties of heart rate variability, optimizing athlete training and injury prevention. This method utilizes heartbeat interval measurements from sports watches and heart rate monitors, providing a reliable alternative to current methods.

SourceTampere University·JournalFrontiers in Physiology·DateJan 9, 2024

New astrophysics model sheds light on additional source of long gamma-ray bursts

A new unified model confirms that some long-lasting gamma-ray bursts are created in the aftermath of cosmic mergers that spawn an infant black hole surrounded by a giant disk of natal material. The findings explain recently observed long GRBs that astronomers couldn't link to collapsing stars.

SourceSimons Foundation·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 29, 2023
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Cheap and efficient ethanol catalyst from laser-melted nanoparticles

Scientists have developed a new, efficient ethanol catalyst made from copper nanoparticles, which is cheaper than platinum and could increase the potential of ethanol fuel cells. The catalyst was created through laser melting and shows great promise for improving ethanol oxidation.

SourceThe Henryk Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateNov 9, 2023

Biggest ever supercomputer simulation to investigate Universe’s evolution

Researchers have carried out the largest ever computer simulations to investigate the Universe's evolution, taking into account ordinary matter and dark energy. The FLAMINGO simulations provide a detailed picture of virtual galaxies and galaxy clusters, allowing for comparisons with observations from new high-powered telescopes.

SourceDurham University·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 24, 2023

X-ray lasers: Why does brighter mean darker?

Research explains why X-ray diffraction images 'darken' at high intensities, offering new perspective for ultra-short laser pulse production. Different atoms respond differently to ultrafast X-ray pulses, potentially improving atomic structure reconstruction and generating even shorter pulses.

SourceThe Henryk Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateOct 19, 2023

Jefferson Lab to lead $300+ million high performance data facility hub

The High Performance Data Facility Hub will provide researchers with unprecedented data management resources, accelerating scientific discovery through seamless access to large and complex datasets. The hub will be led by Jefferson Lab and partner with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

SourceDOE/Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility·DateOct 16, 2023

Simulations of ‘backwards time travel’ can improve scientific experiments

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have shown that simulating models of hypothetical time travel can solve experimental problems in quantum metrology. By manipulating entanglement, they can retroactively change past actions to improve outcomes in the present. The simulation has a 75% chance of failure but provides valuable insi...

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateOct 12, 2023
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FAU Engineering study employs deep learning to explain extreme events

Researchers from FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science employ a computer-vision deep learning technique to analyze wall-bounded turbulent flows. They successfully identify the sources of extreme events in a data-driven manner, providing new insights into non-linear relationships in fluid dynamics simulations.

SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalPhysical Review Fluids·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 2, 2023

New qubit circuit enables quantum operations with higher accuracy

Researchers at MIT have developed a novel superconducting qubit architecture that can perform operations between qubits with high accuracy, exceeding 99.9% for two-qubit gates and 99.99% for single-qubit gates. The new design utilizes fluxonium qubits, which have longer lifespans than traditional transmon qubits.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalPhysical Review X·DateSep 25, 2023

We finally know why quantum ‘strange metals’ are so strange

Researchers have identified a mechanism explaining the characteristic properties of strange metals, which operate outside normal rules of electricity. The theory combines two properties: electron entanglement and nonuniform atomic arrangement, resulting in electrical resistance.

SourceSimons Foundation·JournalScience·DateAug 17, 2023
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DNA breaking process revealed

A team of scientists studied the impact of radiation on DNA, revealing that damaged areas are separated by a critical distance before breaking. The study found an exponential increase in DNA breakage time with distance, providing crucial information for effective DNA repair processes.

SourceUniversità di Trento·JournalBiophysical Journal·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 8, 2023

Self-supervised AI learns physics to reconstruct microscopic images from holograms

Researchers created a self-supervised AI model called GedankenNet that learns physics laws and thought experiments to reconstruct microscopic images. The model successfully reconstructed human tissue samples and Pap smears from holograms without relying on real-world experiments or data.

SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 7, 2023

Much ado about nothing: Insights into designing advanced stimuli-responsive materials

Researchers from Japan have solved a long-standing puzzle of porous soft materials, revealing the importance of elastic heterogeneity in tuning molecular adsorption/desorption properties. The study provides physicochemical insight into the origin of elastic heterogeneity within MOFs, with applications to imparting targeted properties.

SourceInstitute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJul 19, 2023
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A simulation finds solutions to a central mystery in space physics

The Vlasiator model demonstrated that two central theories on plasma eruptions in near-Earth space are simultaneously valid: magnetic reconnection and kinetic instabilities. This finding helps understand how these events occur and improves the predictability of space weather.

SourceUniversity of Helsinki·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 29, 2023

Researchers make a quantum computing leap with a magnetic twist

A team at the University of Washington has made a breakthrough in quantum computing by detecting signatures of 'fractional quantum anomalous Hall' (FQAH) states in semiconductor materials. This discovery marks a significant step towards building stable qubits and potentially developing fault-tolerant quantum computers.

SourceUniversity of Washington·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 27, 2023

Researchers demystify the unusual origin of the Geminids meteor shower

Princeton researchers used data from NASA's Parker Solar Probe to determine that a catastrophic event, such as a high-speed collision or gaseous explosion, likely created the Geminids meteoroid stream. This is in contrast to most meteor showers, which originate from comets emitting tails of ice and dust.

SourcePrinceton University·JournalPlanetary Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 15, 2023
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DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.

New technique in error-prone quantum computing makes classical computers sweat

Researchers developed a new technique called zero noise extrapolation (ZNE) that allows noisy quantum computers to produce accurate results for specific calculations. This breakthrough could enable the use of quantum computing for cutting-edge physics problems and improve classical algorithms.

SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalNature·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 14, 2023

Team led by NCKU researcher performs cosmological modeling to shed light on the nature of dark energy

A research group led by NCKU professor I-Non Chiu conducted the first cosmological study on galaxy clusters identified by eROSITA, analyzing 550 galaxy clusters. The results suggest that Dark Energy occupies up to 76% of the total energy density in the Universe.

SourceCactus Communications·JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 22, 2023
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

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Data can now be processed at the speed of light!

Researchers developed a nano-excitonic transistor that controls excitons to process massive amounts of data at the speed of light with minimal heat energy loss. This technology has potential applications in optical computing and realizing an era of data explosion driven by AI.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalACS Nano·DateApr 13, 2023

How to overcome noise in quantum computations

Researchers have derived a formula predicting the effects of environmental noise on quantum computing. By incorporating redundancy in quantum messages, scientists can now quantify how much redundancy is needed to protect against dephasing noise.

SourceUniversiteit van Amsterdam·JournalNature Photonics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 6, 2023
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