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Home > Press > UC Irvine physicists discover method to reverse ‘quantum scrambling’ : The work addresses the problem of information loss in quantum computing systemAbstract:Quantum computers stand to revolutionize research by helping investigators solve certain problems exponentially faster than with conventional computers. Current quantum computers encounter a challenge where...

Home > Press > Rice study resolves decades-old mystery in organic light-emitting crystals: Findings reveal how molecular defects can enhance light conversion efficiency:Abstract:Materials that emit and manipulate light are at the heart of technologies ranging from solar energy to advanced imaging systems. But even in well-studied materials, some fundamental behaviors...

Home > Press > New UBC wash removes pesticides and extends produce shelf life: Natural, biodegradable rinse removes up to 96 per cent of pesticide residue and slowed spoilage in apples and grapes University of British Columbia researchers have developed a natural, biodegradable wash that removed up to 96 per...

Apr 17, 2026 A new extruded foam made from polybutylene succinate (PBS) offers industrial companies a direct path to sustainable material solutions without the need to invest in new equipment. This approach simultaneously addresses CO2 reduction, compliance with regulatory requirements, and economic efficiency. (Nanowerk News) The “PBS Extrusion Foam (xPBS)”...

Apr 17, 2026 OpenProtein.AI is helping biologists stay on the cutting edge of AI with a no-code platform for protein engineering. (Nanowerk News) Artificial intelligence is already proving it can accelerate drug development and improve our understanding of disease. But to turn AI into novel treatments we need to get...

Apr 17, 2026 The completed BioSTEP project demonstrated how plant biomass and packaging waste can be converted into nanocellulose and biocomposites for future Moon and Mars missions. (Nanowerk News) Long-term space missions to the Moon and Mars require sustainable resource utilization to overcome logistical challenges and reduce dependence on Earth...

Apr 17, 2026 A printable polymer that traps water molecules flips humidity from a performance-killer into a performance-booster for motion-powered generators, enabling wireless charging of implantable electronics through tissue. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Static electricity is fragile. A charged surface in dry air can hold its charge for minutes, but moisture in...

Apr 17, 2026 A 3D cage-like flexible capacitive pressure sensor increases its sensitivity as pressure rises, offering tunable performance for wearable, structural, and environmental monitoring. (Nanowerk News) Researchers at Zhejiang University have developed a flexible capacitive pressure sensor whose sensitivity increases rather than decreases as pressure builds. Published in Microsystems...

Apr 17, 2026 An ultrathin composite solid electrolyte uses MOF-encapsulated flame retardant that releases only during thermal abuse, enabling safe, high-energy lithium metal batteries. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Packaging a reactive substance inside a protective shell and releasing it only at the right moment is a powerful design strategy across many fields...

Apr 15, 2026 Researchers built superconducting quantum devices using a new material and a technique adapted from electronics manufacturing processes. (Nanowerk News) Beginning in the 1950s, silicon transformed the electronics industry by enabling smaller and faster devices that could be reliably manufactured at scale. More than six decades later, silicon-based...