Scientists demonstrate electron spin’s potential to transmit quantum information

Scientists demonstrate electron spin's potential to transmit quantum information

These snapshots obtained using pairs of laser pulses reveal magnon wave packet propagation in antiferromagnets.Image credit: Joseph Orenstein/Berkeley Lab The spin of an electron is nature’s perfect qubit, capable of …

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More efficient molecular motors broaden potential applications

More efficient molecular motors broaden potential applications

Describe the structural changes during the 4-step unidirectional isomerization of a first-generation aldehyde motor, with key features located above the reaction arrow. Starting from the upper left corner, UV-induced photoisomerization …

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Searching for the elusive: IceCube observes seven potential tau neutrinos

Searching for the elusive: IceCube observes seven potential tau neutrinos

The IceCube building in Antarctica (top) and the tau neutrino signal detected by the IceCube Neutrino Observatory (bottom). The colors indicate the relative time each sensor detected light, following the …

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New study identifies chromosome ends as potential target for preventing degenerative diseases

Diagram of chromosome and telomeres

We rely on our cells to be able to divide and reproduce, whether to replace sun-damaged skin or to replenish our blood supply and recover from injury. Chromosomes carry all …

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Research reveals Magic cube Hessler material with potential for thermoelectric applications

Research reveals Magic cube Hessler material with potential for thermoelectric applications

Theoretical predictions for TiFe1.5Sb and MCo1.33Sn crystal structure and arrangement of substructures.Image source: Ti Zhuoyang Researchers at the Hefei Institute of Physical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, have designed a …

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