Quantum computing has been a topic of interest and research for various companies and research institutions. In a recent paper published in Science Advances, researchers from JPMorgan Chase, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory, and Quantinuum have successfully demonstrated a quantum algorithmic speedup for the quantum approximate optimization algorithm (QAOA). This algorithm has
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Plants have the incredible ability to draw water from their roots to nourish the rest of their structure, creating an electric potential in the process. This electric potential holds the promise of being harnessed as a renewable energy source. However, plants are not exempt from the influence of the circadian rhythm, a biological clock that
Nonlinear light microscopy has opened up new possibilities in observing and interpreting complex biological processes. However, the use of intense light in this technique raises concerns about the potential damage it can cause to living matter. Despite its benefits, the mechanism behind the irreversible perturbation of cellular processes by intense light remains a significant gap
In a recent study published in Science Advances, researchers Prof. Wang Can and Prof. Xu Xiulai have delved into the relationship between valley polarization switching and polarization degree in electrically controlled transition metal dichalcogenide heterobilayers (hBLs). This groundbreaking research highlights the importance of twist engineering in manipulating the valley degrees of freedom of interlayer excitons
The realm of space has always fascinated scientists and researchers due to the unique conditions it offers for experimentation. Thanks to human ingenuity and the absence of gravity, the field of material science has benefited greatly from studies conducted in space. From the development of smartphones with advanced navigation systems to futuristic optical devices, space-based
Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with researchers at Central China Normal University, have recently made groundbreaking progress in the field of medical imaging. Their research, published in Nature Communications on Feb. 21, introduces a high-performance perovskite X-ray complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) detector that has the potential to
Researchers from the Universities of Manchester and Cambridge have made a groundbreaking discovery in the world of quantum technologies. They have found that a single atomic defect in a layered 2D material can retain quantum information for an impressive amount of time at room temperature. This discovery highlights the immense potential of 2D materials in
Soft robotics is an emerging field that holds immense potential for revolutionizing various industries, from healthcare to manufacturing. In a recent paper published in the journal Physical Review Letters, physicists from Virginia Tech have introduced a groundbreaking discovery that could significantly enhance the performance of soft devices, particularly in terms of agility and flexibility. The
In a recent publication in Science Advances, researchers from the University of Bristol have achieved a significant milestone in the field of quantum technology. They have successfully integrated the world’s smallest quantum light detector onto a silicon chip, marking a groundbreaking achievement in the realm of quantum technology. This advancement represents a crucial step forward
Majoranas, named after an Italian theoretical physicist, are complex quasiparticles that have the potential to revolutionize quantum computing. These particles possess unique characteristics that differ from regular electrons, making them intriguing to researchers in the field of quantum science. Majoranas can exist in certain types of superconductors and in a quantum state of matter known
