New Phosphorescent Probe Unmasks Microstructures in Water Ice
New research using phosphorescence spectroscopy shows how small organics like ethylene glycol disrupt the crystalline structure of water ice, offering insights into ice’s physical and…
University of Science and Technology of China News
The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) is a prominent university located in Hefei, Anhui Province, China. Established in 1958 by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, USTC was founded to meet the country’s growing science and technology needs and to boost its national competitiveness. The university is known for its intensive focus on science and technology, and it also excels in areas of fundamental sciences and interdisciplinary studies. USTC is part of the elite C9 League, which is often referred to as the Chinese equivalent of the Ivy League, highlighting its status as one of the top universities in China. It has made significant contributions particularly in fields such as quantum sciences, nanotechnology, high-temperature superconductivity, and artificial intelligence. USTC also emphasizes the integration of science with societal needs, encouraging innovation and practical problem-solving among its students and researchers.
Beyond the Standard Model: New Spin-Spin-Velocity Experiments Could Rewrite Physics Textbooks
Researchers have used quantum sensors to explore new particle interactions at microscale distances, presenting groundbreaking findings that expand the scope of the Standard Model in…
Unlocking Earth’s Origins: Nitrogen Isotopes Reveal Planetary Secrets
This research highlights that both early melting-volatilization and late accretion of volatile-rich materials are integral to understanding the distribution of nitrogen in silicate Earth. These…
Quantum Teleportation Just Got Real: Achieving 90% Fidelity Amidst Noise
Scientists have advanced quantum teleportation by mitigating noise interference through a novel method involving hybrid entanglement, achieving close to 90% fidelity in teleporting quantum states,…
Unlocking the Secrets of Aging: Chinese Researchers Discover Potential Key to Alzheimer’s Disease
A groundbreaking study conducted by Prof. Qiang Liu’s team at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), and published in the journal Cell…
Scientists Uncover Unique New 1D Superconducting State
A team led by Chen Xianhui and Professor Xiang Ziji from the CAS Key Laboratory of Strongly-Coupled Quantum Matter Physics and the Department of Physics…
Quantum Entanglement Unmasked by Entanglement Witnesses
A new method quantifies quantum entanglement using normalized entanglement witnesses, enhancing the ability to measure entanglement across different scenarios. Prof. Sixia Yu, Associate Researcher Liangliang…
Chinese Scientists Unveil Secrets of Bright-Dark Exciton Transition in a Semiconductor Material
A collaborative study conducted by Prof. Zhao Jin, Associate Prof. Zheng Qijing from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), and Prof. Hrvoje…
One Step Closer to Living on Mars: AI Unlocks Secrets of Oxygen Production on the Red Planet
An AI chemist has successfully created a catalyst for producing oxygen from Martian meteorites. Immigration to and living on Mars have often been themes in…
Unraveling the Mysteries of ϕ Mesons: A New Breakthrough in Heavy-Ion Collision Physics
A team of researchers headed by Prof. Wang Qun at the University of Science and Technology of China, under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has…
First-Ever Solar Energetic Particle Event Detected on the Surfaces of Earth, Moon, and Mars
Space radiation poses a significant challenge to humanity’s ambitions in space exploration, particularly in missions to the Moon and Mars. This radiation, primarily from solar…
From Quasars to Black Holes: Spectral Energy Puts Established Theories in Question
Astronomers have discovered that a quasar’s spectral energy distribution isn’t affected by its brightness, challenging traditional theories and emphasizing the role of accretion disk…
Breaking Quantum Boundaries: A New Theory for Periodically Driven QD-Cavity Hybrid Systems
A team led by Prof. Guo Guoping and Prof. Cao Gang from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy…
Researchers Discover Abnormal Subtype of Natural Killer Cells
A research team headed by Prof. Tian Zhigang and Prof. Peng Hui from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese…
Pioneering Single-Pixel Technology Achieves 3D Imaging of Living Cells
Researchers have pioneered a 3D-SPI method that allows high-resolution imaging of microscopic objects, presenting a transformative approach for future biomedical research and optical sensing. A…
Record-Breaking Quantum Contextuality Observed in Single System
A team of scientists studied the single-system version of multipartite Bell nonlocality, and observed the highest degree of quantum contextuality in a single system. Their…
Comprehensive Overview of Progress Achieved in the Field of Quantum Teleportation
A team led by Academician Prof. Guangcan Guo from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) provides a comprehensive overview of the progress achieved in the…
Secure Communication Breakthrough: 1,000+ km Quantum Key Distribution Achieved
A point-to-point long-distance quantum key distribution (QKD) over a distance of 1,002 km has been achieved by scientists from the University of Science and Technology…