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Unique method enables simulation of error-correctable quantum computers
Quantum computers still face a major hurdle on their pathway to practical use cases: their limited ability to correct the arising computational errors. To develop truly reliable quantum computers, researchers...
Displays, imaging and sensing: New blue fluorophore breaks efficiency records in both solids and solutions
A new blue fluorescent molecule set new top emission efficiencies in both solid and liquid states, according to a University of Michigan-led study that could pave the way for applications...
Toward reliable probing of electrocatalysts: Identifying X-ray-induced artifacts in operando spectroscopy
Operando X-ray spectroscopy is a powerful tool for probing electrocatalyst dynamics—but intense X-ray exposure can distort structural insights. A recent article reveals flux- and dose-dependent artifact thresholds and proposes practical...
Chemistry researchers confirm impact of fireworks particles on air quality
July Fourth is one of the worst days of the year for air quality in the region, said Daniel B. Curtis, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Cal State...
AI Estimates Electron-Level Information for Molecular Property Prediction Without High-Cost Quantum Mechanical Calculations
A joint research team led by Senior Researcher Gyoung S. Na from the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) and Professor Chanyoung Park from the Korea Advanced Institute of...
KIMM Develops First Hull-Attached Sensor System for Predicting Underwater Radiated Noise
The research team, led by Principal Researcher Seong-Hyun Lee at the Virtual Engineering Research Center of the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (President Seog-Hyeon Ryu, hereinafter KIMM), under the...
Ocean model simulations shed light on long-term tritium distribution in released Fukushima water
Operators have pumped water to cool the nuclear reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (FDNPP) since the accident in 2011 and treated this cooling water with the Advanced...
The Strong Force Behind the Science
Jefferson Lab's administrative professionals employ their organizational skills and constant pursuit of improvement to help the lab achieve its scientific mission. This story is part of the "Mission Critical" series...
How Roses Adjust Their Scent and Hue in Salty Soils？
Saline-alkali stress disrupts the delicate chemistry of rose petals, reshaping both their color and aroma profiles. This study reveals that two key compounds--proanthocyanidins and sesquiterpenoids--undergo opposing changes when roses face...
CSUF Chemistry Researchers Confirm Impact of Fireworks Particles on Air Quality
CSUF Chemistry Researchers Confirm Impact of Fireworks Particles on Air Quality
Michael Imperioli joins Patrick Dempsey 'Memory of a Killer' series
Fox announced Tuesday that Michael Imperioli has been cast alongside Patrick Dempsey in the midseason drama "Memory of a Killer," adapted from the 2003 Belgian film.
From Waste to Watts: Unlocking the Power in Used Nuclear Fuel
With the U.S. Department of Energy's support, Argonne is partnering with industry to develop cost-effective nuclear fuel recycling technology.
Collaboration Reveals How Light Unlocks Chemistry of Nickel Catalyst
A team of scientists has unraveled how light and a previously unknown form of certain nickel-based catalysts together unlock and preserve reactivity. This research could potentially advance the use of...
Improving Large-Scale Domestic Production of Americium-241, a Critical Component in Smoke Detectors and Nuclear Batteries
The resin that fills columns used to extract americium-24 from plutonium is exposed to high radiation and strong acids. Scientists tested different resins to assess the damage caused by production...
Formamide-Engineered VOPO₄ Cathodes with High Volumetric Capacity and Mass Loading for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries
This study introduces a novel strategy to overcome these challenges by intercalating formamide (FA) into VOPO₄. The FA-VOPO₄ nanosheet cathodes were designed with expanded interlayer spacing (9.3 A), where FA...
Flexible Dispatch Strategy for Electric Grid Integrating PEM Electrolyzer for Hydrogen Generation
This research provides a robust framework for optimizing the operation of electric grids with integrated PEM electrolyzers. By accurately modeling the electrolyzer's performance and incorporating it into the grid dispatch...
Bifunctional Pt/TiO2-Ov catalysts for enhanced electron transfer and CO tolerance in acidic HOR and ORR
The research team, led by authors from Fuzhou University and Shanghai University, optimized the synthesis process of TiO₂-Ov by etching TiO₂/SiO₂ samples with varying HF concentrations and high-temperature hydrogen annealing. Pt nanoparticles...
One Step Closer to a New Class of Radiopharmaceuticals: Astatine as a Cancer Treatment
Researchers discovered a new covalent bond of astatine-211 with ketones. The results indicate that the bond is very strong. However, it can be broken with strong reducing or oxidizing agents....
New Assertion-Based Verification in Python Hardware Flow
Researchers unveil a new Python-based assertion verification framework for agile hardware design, enabling real-time error detection with minimal area and performance overhead to streamline prototyping and boost reliability.
Robotic Eyes Mimic Human Vision for Superfast Response to Extreme Lighting
In Applied Physics Letters, researchers in China created a machine vision sensor that uses quantum dots to adapt to extreme changes in light far faster than the human eye can...
Quantum protocol achieves Heisenberg-limited measurement precision with robust spin states
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have achieved exciting progress in quantum metrology, a field that harnesses quantum effects to make measurements with unprecedented accuracy. Their newly developed...
Devices that pull water out of thin air poised to take off
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Prestigious NSF graduate fellowship tilts toward AI and quantum
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These tiny lasers are completely edible
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No player can return this killer shot. Physics explains how it works
Squash’s killer “nick shot” has a formula. It’s all about height and timing, a new study shows.
‘Magic’ states empower error-resistant quantum computing
Special quantum states allow computers to perform the most difficult class of quantum computing operations.
Harmful heat doesn’t always come in waves
Even without reaching heat wave levels, sustained high temperatures may contribute to a litany of health issues.
This painless nanoneedle patch might one day replace certain biopsies
Using millions of tiny needles, the patch samples molecular data from inside cells without damaging them, providing intel on composition in minutes.