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Researchers identify unique phenomenon in Kagome metal      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

A new study focuses on how a particular Kagome metal interacts with light to generate what are known as plasmon polaritons -- nanoscale-level linked waves of electrons and electromagnetic fields in a material, typically caused by light or other electromagnetic waves.

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What no one has seen before -- simulation of gravitational waves from failing warp drive      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Physicists have been exploring the theoretical possibility of spaceships driven by compressing the four-dimensional spacetime for decades. Although this so-called 'warp drive' originates from the realm of science fiction, it is based on concrete descriptions in general relativity. A new study takes things a step further -- simulating the gravitational waves such a drive might emit if it broke down.

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Breaking new ground for computing technologies with electron-hole crystals      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

A team developed a novel method to successfully visualise electron-hole crystals in an exotic quantum material. Their breakthrough could pave the way for new advancements in computing technologies, including in-memory and quantum computing.

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Hair follicle models from the 3D printer      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Hair follicle infections are often difficult to treat because bacteria settle in the gap between hair and skin, where it is difficult for active substances to reach them. In order to investigate this scenario more closely in the laboratory, researchers have now developed a model with human hair follicles embedded in a matrix produced using 3D printing. In the future, this model can be used to test the effectiveness of new drug candidates against corresponding pathogens directly on human follicles.

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Optical fibers fit for the age of quantum computing      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

A new generation of specialty optical fibers has been developed by physicists to cope with the challenges of data transfer expected to arise in the future age of quantum computing.

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Scientists work to build 'wind-up' sensors      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

An international team of scientists has shown that twisted carbon nanotubes can store three times more energy per unit mass than advanced lithium-ion batteries. The finding may advance carbon nanotubes as a promising solution for storing energy in devices that need to be lightweight, compact, and safe, such as medical implants and sensors.

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Atomic 'GPS' elucidates movement during ultrafast material transitions      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Scientists have created the first-ever atomic movies showing how atoms rearrange locally within a quantum material as it transitions from an insulator to a metal. With the help of these movies, the researchers discovered a new material phase that settles a years-long scientific debate and could facilitate the design of new transitioning materials with commercial applications.

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'Kink state' control may provide pathway to quantum electronics      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

The key to developing quantum electronics may have a few kinks. According to researchers, that's not a bad thing when it comes to the precise control needed to fabricate and operate such devices, including advanced sensors and lasers. The researchers fabricated a switch to turn on and off the presence of kink states, which are electrical conduction pathways at the edge of semiconducting materials.

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Quantum sensor for the atomic world      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

In a scientific breakthrough, an international research team has developed a quantum sensor capable of detecting minute magnetic fields at the atomic length scale. This pioneering work realizes a long-held dream of scientists: an MRI-like tool for quantum materials.

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Nonreciprocal interactions go nonlinear      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Using two optically trapped glass nanoparticles, researchers observed a novel collective Non-Hermitian and nonlinear dynamic driven by nonreciprocal interactions. This contribution expands traditional optical levitation with tweezer arrays by incorporating the so called non-conservative interactions.

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Researchers explore the interplay between high-affinity DNA and carbon nanotubes      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) hold promise for biomedicine and nanoelectronics, yet the functionalization with single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) remains a challenge. Researchers using high-affinity ssDNA sequences identified through high-throughput selection. They demonstrated the effectivity and stability of these constructs using molecular dynamics simulations. Machine-learning models were used to accurately predict patterns that govern ssDNA-SWCNT binding affinity. These findings provide valuable insights into the interactions between ssDNA and SWCNTs.

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Spin qubits go trampolining      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Researchers have developed somersaulting spin qubits for universal quantum logic. This achievement may enable efficient control of large semiconductor qubit arrays. The research group recently published their demonstration of hopping spins and somersaulting spins.

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Nanoscale device simultaneously steers and shifts frequency of optical light, pointing the way to future wireless communication channels      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

A tunable metasurface can control optical light in space and time, offering a path toward new ways of wirelessly and securely transmitting large amounts of data both on Earth and in space.

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Researchers develop new method for achieving controllable tuning and assessing instability in 2D materials for engineering applications      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Two-dimensional (2D) materials have atomic-level thickness and excellent mechanical and physical properties, with broad application prospects in fields such as semiconductors, flexible devices, and composite materials.

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Shining light on amyloid architecture      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Researchers use microscopy to chart amyloid beta's underlying structure and yield insight into neurodegenerative disease.

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New technique pinpoints nanoscale 'hot spots' in electronics to improve their longevity      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Researchers engineered a new technique to identify at the nanoscale level what components are overheating in electronics and causing their performance to fail.

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Powerful new particle accelerator a step closer with muon-marshalling technology      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

New experimental results show particles called muons can be corralled into beams suitable for high-energy collisions, paving the way for new physics.

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Physicists develop new theory describing the energy landscape formed when quantum particles gather together      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

An international team of physicists has proven new theorems in quantum mechanics that describe the 'energy landscapes' of collections of quantum particles. Their work addresses decades-old questions, opening up new routes to make computer simulation of materials much more accurate. This, in turn, may help scientists design a suite of materials that could revolutionize green technologies.