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Diamonds are a quantum computer's best friend

The quantum computer is not yet quite around the corner: calculations show that to implement a useful quantum algorithm, billions of quantum systems have to be used. The elements of a newly proposed quantum computer concept, nitrogen atoms trapped in diamonds, could in principle be miniaturized and mass produced. This system could be to quantum computing what the transistor was for microelectronics.

Aug 7th, 2014

European collaboration to develop next-generation optical transceivers

The three-year research program aims to develop innovative programmable photonic components, all integrated on a Si photonic platform.

Aug 7th, 2014

Molecular mesh catches a chill

Replacing the large chillers that cool hospitals, museums, and other institutions with more energy-efficient systems means using new materials. Scientists are interested in replacing the silica gel used in today's chillers with novel molecular materials made of molecular meshes or metal organic frameworks.

Aug 7th, 2014

Learning from origami to design new materials

Researchers are using origami-based folding methods for 'tuning' the fundamental physical properties of any type of thin sheet, which may eventually lead to development of molecular-scale machines that could snap into place and perform mechanical tasks.

Aug 7th, 2014

Non-enzyme nanosensors quickly measure blood sugar

Researchers designed a new non-enzyme nanosensor that has applications in the measurement of blood glucose.

Aug 7th, 2014

Artificial retina: A graphene interface to the optical nerve

Researchers are using the special properties of graphene to produce key elements of an artificial retina.

Aug 7th, 2014

Synthesis of structurally pure carbon nanotubes using molecular seeds

For the first time, researchers have succeeded in growing single-wall carbon nanotubes with a single predefined structure - and hence with identical electronic properties.

Aug 7th, 2014

Devices for organic high-capacity memories

Kamal Asadi from the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research in Mainz receives one of the highest German scientific awards from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. He studies materials and physics of future organic memory devices.

Aug 6th, 2014

A breath reveals a hidden image in anti-counterfeit drug labels (w/video)

Researchers have developed a way to make labels that change when you breathe on them, revealing a hidden image. The labels use arrays of nanopillars.

Aug 6th, 2014

Future of fast computer chips could be in graphene and not silicon says new research

Scientists using lasers at a Science and Technology Facilities Council facility in the UK believe that they are a step closer to finding a replacement for silicon chips that are faster and use less energy than at present.

Aug 6th, 2014

Scientists create remote-controlled nanoscale protein motors

A bioengineering team builds molecular motors to further the study of cell function. Component DNA is drawn from very different organisms.

Aug 6th, 2014

$1.7M grant to characterize, analyze and synthesize a new class of 2-D materials

Engineers awarded $1.7 million grant to study new class of ultra-thin film materials that could improve the performance of personal electronics, optoelectronic devices and energy conversion systems.

Aug 5th, 2014

Chemical environments mapped using molecular vibrations

Scientists have long known that a molecule's behavior depends on its environment. Taking advantage of this phenomenon, a group of researchers at the University of Chicago developed a new technique to map microscopic environments using the vibrations of molecules.