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Efficient valves for electron spins

Researchers have developed a new concept that uses the electron spin to switch an electrical current. In addition to fundamental research, such spin valves are also the key elements in spintronics.

Aug 12th, 2020

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Glass blowing inspires new class of quantum sensors

When glass blower Karen Cunningham made art using diamond and glass she had no idea it would inspire a new kind of hybrid material. Now a consortium of scientists are using the technology to make a new class of quantum sensors.

Aug 12th, 2020

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Storing energy in red bricks

Red bricks - some of the world's cheapest and most familiar building materials - can be converted into energy storage units that can be charged to hold electricity, like a battery.

Aug 11th, 2020

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Nanoscale research exposes new vulnerability for SARS-CoV-2

Using nanometer-level simulations, researchers discovered a positively charged site located 10 nanometers from the actual binding site on the spike protein. The positively charged site allows strong bonding between the virus protein and the negatively charged human-cell receptors.

Aug 11th, 2020

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