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Nanoscale ‘donuts’ offer boost to quantum computing
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Scientists solve the solar cell defect mystery after decades of effort
A team of scientists at the University of Manchester has solved a key flaw in solar panels after 40 years of research around the...
Stanford engineers develop a more stable, efficient prosthetic foot
Hiking trails and other rough terrain are especially difficult for people with prosthetic legs.
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Scientists create a smart way to collect and purify water
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Self-propelled micro-submarines could deliver medicine inside human body
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Vapor stabilizing technique helps boost quantum computing
The patented technique allows electrons to be used for quantum computing, high-precision measurements and other applications.
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Scientists break record for highest-temperature superconductor
Scientists have discovered superconductivity--the ability to conduct electricity perfectly--at the highest temperatures ever recorded.
Using advanced technology at UChicago-affiliated Argonne National Laboratory, scientists studied a...
This high-flying robot could leap over obstacles with ease
Topping out at less than a foot, Salto the robot looks like a Star Wars imperial walker in miniature.
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