“Pyjama Plot” Shows the Quantum World Is Even Stranger Than We Thought
New experimental evidence of a collective behavior of electrons to form “quasiparticles” called “anyons” has been reported by a team of scientists at Purdue University….
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New Theory Offers Foundation for More Efficient Way to Develop Quantum Algorithms
Method to further understanding of the quantum state space. In 2019, Google claimed it was the first to demonstrate a quantum computer performing a calculation…
“Intelligent Concrete” Heals Itself – Enabling Highways and Bridges to Prevent Their Own Damage
‘Intelligent concrete’ could cut down on road repairs and traffic. Roads always seem to need repairs. Luna Lu is giving concrete the ability to “talk”…
Discovery Unlocks ‘Hot’ Electrons for More Efficient Solar Panels
Highly energetic, “hot” electrons have the potential to help solar panels more efficiently harvest light energy. But scientists haven’t been able to measure the energies…
Expert Says Swimming Pool Water Unlikely to Spread Coronavirus
Pools across the U.S. are set to reopen in the coming weeks. If recommended chlorine levels are maintained as usual, the pools themselves should pose…
New Technologies to Extract, Purify Critical Rare Earth Metals a ‘Game Changer’
The production of rare earth metals is a global $4 billion annual market that continues to grow as new electronics, computerized engines for aircraft, warships,…
Artificial Intelligence Is Energy-Hungry – Solution: New AI Hardware Made of Quantum Material
Quantum material could offset energy demand of artificial intelligence. To just solve a puzzle or play a game, artificial intelligence can require software running on…
Laser Treatment Turns Metal Surfaces Into Instant Bacteria Killers
Bacterial pathogens can live on surfaces for days. What if frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs could instantly kill them off? Purdue University engineers have…
Light Powers World’s Fastest-Spinning Object to 300 Billion Revolutions per Minute
Nanoparticle levitated by light rotates at 300 billion rpm A dumbbell-shaped nanoparticle powered just by the force and torque of light has become the world’s…
Creating Better Drugs With Deep Learning, 3D Technology and Improved Protein Modeling
Proteins are often called the working molecules of the human body. A typical body has more than 20,000 different types of proteins, each of which…
Creating Better Drugs With This ‘Lemon’ for Machine Learning
One of the challenges in using machine learning for drug development is to create a process for the computer to extract needed information from a…
Millions Have Problems Swallowing – This New Wearable Device Could Help
A wearable monitoring device to make treatments easier and more affordable for the millions of people with swallowing disorders is about to be released into…
Making Stickier, Safer Glues From Food
You cannot make glue out of a ham sandwich – but you may be able to use the components of that food to create a…
Human Bone Structure Key to Stronger 3D-Printed Lightweight Materials [Video]
What do bones and 3D-printed buildings have in common? They both have columns and beams on the inside that determine how long they last. Now,…
Ceramic Nanotubes Engineered As Thermal Antennas With Heat Radiation Control
The gas turbines powering aircraft engines rely on ceramic coatings that ensure structural stability at high temperatures. But these coatings don’t control heat radiation, limiting…
Highly Efficient Solar Cells Possible With Hybrid Perovskite Breakthrough
A new type of material for next-generation solar cells eliminates the need to use lead, which has been a major roadblock for this technology. Solar…
A Shocking Tool in the Fight Against Bladder Cancer: Anthrax
Anthrax may soon help more people win the fight against bladder cancer, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says strikes about 72,000 Americans…
Fast-Acting Elastic Energy Robots Inspired by Chameleon’s Tongue Strike [Video]
Chameleons, salamanders and many toads use stored elastic energy to launch their sticky tongues at unsuspecting insects located up to one-and-a-half body lengths away, catching…