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Researchers are claiming a breakthrough in quantum communications, thanks to a new diamond-stretching technique they say greatly increases the temperatures at which qubits remain entangled, while also making them microwave-controllable.Continue Reading… Continue reading Diamond-stretching technique makes qubits more stable and controllable
Scientists have demonstrated a new electrode material that could facilitate much faster charging for lithium batteries, and one that forms in a rather unusual way. The material actually adopts the optimal configuration of atoms through the charging pro… Continue reading Battery electrode transforms during use for faster charging
The increasing popularity of electric vehicles is undoubtedly a good thing for the planet, but there is a problem mounting in the background as more and more take to the road. The lithium-ion batteries used in EVs don’t last forever, and a massive infl… Continue reading Flotation tank treatment separates battery materials for easy recycling
The world of 2D material science is an exciting one where new advances continue to open up new possibilities, most notably through adaptations of the wonder material graphene. Scientists in the US have introduced a new player to this game in the form o… Continue reading 2D “borophane” offers new building block for advanced electronics
When it comes to expanding the capabilities of today’s lithium-ion batteries, all kinds of alternative materials are on the table, from salt, to silicon, to microwaved plastics. Owing to its abundance, low cost and familiarity in battery systems, lead … Continue reading Lead-based anode for lithium batteries doubles energy storage capacity
Researchers at the US Dept of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory, working with Northern Illinois University, have discovered a new catalyst that can convert carbon dioxide and water into ethanol with “very high energy efficiency, high selectivity for… Continue reading New catalyst rearranges carbon dioxide and water into ethanol fuel
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced and detailed a blueprint for a national quantum internet that would be super-fast and nigh on unhackable. The document describes four research areas that need to be given priority in order to develop the … Continue reading US government outlines plans for “unhackable” national quantum internet
Despite seemingly-endless advances in experimental battery designs, good old lithium-ion batteries continue to be the frontrunner. There’s still plenty of room for improvement though, and now researchers have identified a new cathode coating that could… Continue reading Lifetime of lithium-ion batteries boosted by new cathode coating
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There are many unknowns around the causes of Alzheimer’s, but one of the leading suspects is amyloid beta plaques. These form from amyloid peptides, and while some see these biomarkers as a chance to detect the disease in its early stages, others see them as an opportunity to intervene and possibly stop it altogether. A newly developed nanodevice could give these efforts a potent shot in the arm, by capturing these peptides and clearing them away before they aggregate into harmful plaques.
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Continue reading Porous nanodevices cage up suspected precursors of Alzheimer’s disease