LSU quantum researchers uncover important implications for quantum technology. In a recent publication in Nature Physics, the LSU Quantum Photonics Group offers fresh insights into the fundamental traits of surface plasmons, challenging the existing understanding. Based on experimental and theoretical investigations conducted in Associate Professor Omar Magaña-Loaiza’s laboratory, these novel findings mark a significant advancement in quantum plasmonics, possibly the most noteworthy in the past decade. While prior research in the field has predominantly focused on the collective behaviors of plasmonic systems, the…
Researchers image for the first time, winds from an old planet-forming disk which is actively dispersing its gas content. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is helping scientists uncover how planets form by advancing understanding of their birthplaces and the circumstellar disks surrounding young stars, in a paper published in the Astronomical Journal, a team of scientists led by Naman Bajaj of the University of Arizona and including Dr. Uma Gorti at the SETI Institute, image for the first time, winds…
…sets the stage for regenerative therapy. The study marks a stepping stone towards the long-term goal of regenerating human limbs after amputation—and could one day even give snakes back their legs. In a collaborative study, researchers from Kyushu University and Harvard Medical School have identified proteins that can turn or “reprogram” fibroblasts — the most commonly found cells in skin and connective tissue — into cells with similar properties to limb progenitor cells. Publishing in Developmental Cell, the researchers’ findings have enhanced our understanding…
In a new Nature Communications study, Columbia Engineering researchers report that they have built highly conductive, tunable single-molecule devices in which the molecule is attached to leads by using direct metal-metal contacts. Their novel approach uses light to control the electronic properties of the devices and opens the door to broader use of metal-metal contacts that could facilitate electron transport across the single-molecule device. The challenge As devices continue to shrink, their electronic components must also be miniaturized. Single-molecule devices, which…
A novel approach using laser-made nanomaterials made from nonprecious metals could lay the foundation for globally scalable remediation techniques. Scientists from the University of Rochester have developed new electrochemical approaches to clean up pollution from “forever chemicals” found in clothing, food packaging, firefighting foams, and a wide array of other products. A new Journal of Catalysis study describes nanocatalysts developed to remediate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS. The researchers, led by assistant professor of chemical engineering Astrid Müller, focused on a specific type of…
…in newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients. Radioguided surgery can detect and remove metastatic pelvic lymph nodes in patients newly diagnosed with prostate cancer, according to research published in the March issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Targeting the prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA), which is overexpressed in most prostate cancer patients, radioguided surgery can improve nodal staging to guide treatment recommendations for this important patient population. In newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients, nodal involvement correlates with recurrence, and determining if lymph…
Saarbrücken research project on new antibiotics against bacterial pneumonia receives CARB-X funding. New active substances for the treatment of resistant bacteria are needed more urgently than ever – yet only few candidates make the leap from research to clinical application. To facilitate precisely this transition, the US organization CARB-X provides targeted funding for advanced projects in antibiotics research. Saarbrücken researcher Anna Hirsch has now successfully acquired CARB-X funding for one of her innovative projects for the second time. The aim…
…works according to the rules of AI ethics. Successful: COALA project with 14 partners from 5 countries | 5.7 million euros in EU funding | trustworthy use of artificial intelligence also for economic gain. Quick help even with complex problems: In future, an intelligent voice assistant will be able to help people in production. COALA relies on the trustworthy use of artificial intelligence. The system can support the work, training and knowledge transfer of employees via smartphone or tablet and…
A team of computational scientists at the MPSD is establishing an open-source software platform to support the development of environmentally friendly magnets. The platform will host a wealth of software tools to model and simulate the properties of novel magnetic materials and is part of an EU-funded collaborative project. Each of the partners, including the MPSD, will contribute their expertise and analytical tools, starting with a particular group of promising materials. Magnets are crucial for many of today’s technologies, from…
Bioengineered advancement may have implications for more natural-looking reconstructive surgery outcomes, according to international research team. Fat tissue holds the key to 3D printing layered living skin and potentially hair follicles, according to researchers who recently harnessed fat cells and supporting structures from clinically procured human tissue to precisely correct injuries in rats. The advancement could have implications for reconstructive facial surgery and even hair growth treatments for humans. The team’s findings published today (March 1) in Bioactive Materials. The U.S….
Detailed study of magnets built by MIT and Commonwealth Fusion Systems confirms they meet requirements for an economic, compact fusion power plant. In the predawn hours of Sept. 5, 2021, engineers achieved a major milestone in the labs of MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC), when a new type of magnet, made from high-temperature superconducting material, achieved a world-record magnetic field strength of 20 tesla for a large-scale magnet. That’s the intensity needed to build a fusion power plant…
Scientists at the University of Florida have pioneered a method for using semiconductor technology to manufacture processors that significantly enhance the efficiency of transmitting vast amounts of data across the globe. The innovation, featured on the current cover of the journal Nature Electronics, is poised to transform the landscape of wireless communication at a time when advances in AI are dramatically increasing demand. Traditionally, wireless communication has relied on planar processors, which, while effective, are limited by their two-dimensional structure…
Scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a novel triple-junction perovskite/Si tandem solar cell that can achieve a certified world-record power conversion efficiency of 27.1 per cent across a solar energy absorption area of 1 sq cm, representing the best-performing triple-junction perovskite/Si tandem solar cell thus far. To achieve this, the team engineered a new cyanate-integrated perovskite solar cell that is stable and energy efficient. Solar cells can be fabricated in more than two layers and assembled…
…and submarine cables in the Baltic Sea for Baltic Power Offshore Wind Farm. The Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES has conducted a boulder detection campaign in the Baltic Sea on behalf of Baltic Power for the foundations of the planned wind turbines. It also applied the surveying technology along the planned subsea cable routes for the very first time. The innovative Manta Ray G1 measuring system allows not only the detection of boulders located up to 100 meters…
Innovative Monitoring Concept for the Eckernförde Bay Receives State Funding. Artificial intelligence will help improve the monitoring of the ecological condition of the Eckernförde Bay in the future. The linking and analysis of large data sets enable more precise forecasts and warnings, for example, of impending fish kills. A digital representation of the bay could also make it possible to test hypothetical scenarios and measures to improve the environmental condition in advance. For this innovative project, jointly developed by GEOMAR…
Underlying mechanism for the development of T follicular helper cells deciphered. T follicular helper cells (Tfh) are essential for strong antibody-mediated reactions of our immune system during infections and vaccinations. However, if they get out of control, this can cause diseases such as autoimmunity, allergies or cancer. Researchers from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the Cluster of Excellence ImmunoSensation2 at the University of Bonn investigated the underlying mechanisms of Tfh cell development in a mouse model and thus decoded…
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