
Optical Computer Closer: Optical Transistor Made From Single Molecule
Researchers have
successfully created an
optical transistor from a
single molecule. This has
brought them one step closer
... > full story

Blackest Black Ever: Ultra-thin Material Absorbs Almost 100% Of Light
It appears to be a paradox:
ultra-thin material that
absorbs all incident light.
Nonetheless, it does exist.
Researchers have
... > full story

Quantum Communications One Step Closer: Novel Ion Trap For Sensing Force And Light Developed
A novel ion trap could usher
in a new generation of
applications, because the
device holds promise as a
stylus for sensing very
... > full story

New Exotic Subatomic Particle Observed: Omega-sub-b Baryon
Physicists have announced
the observation of a new
particle, the Omega-sub-b
(Ωb). The
particle contains three
quarks -- two strange quarks
... > full story
Browse News Stories
1 to 10 of 2,105 stories (384 over past year)
view headlines only
-
Quantum Encrypted Information Sent Over An Eight Node, Mesh Network
July 3, 2009 Researchers from across Europe have united to build the largest quantum key distribution network ever built. The efforts of 41 research and industrial organizations were realized as secure, quantum ... > full story -
Breakthrough In Development Of Tiny Biological Fuel Cells
July 1, 2009 Researchers have developed a successful way to grow molecular wire brushes that conduct electrical charges, a first step in developing biological fuel cells that could power pacemakers, cochlear ... > full story -
Putting A Freeze On Oscillator Vibrations
June 30, 2009 Physicists have successfully landed a one-two punch on a tiny glass sphere, refrigerating it in liquid helium and then dosing its perimeter with a laser beam, to bring its naturally occurring ... > full story -
Nanotubes Weigh The Atom
June 30, 2009 How can you weigh a single atom? Researchers have built an exquisite new device that can do just that. It may ultimately allow scientists to study the progress of chemical reactions, molecule by ... > full story -
First Electronic Quantum Processor Created
June 29, 2009 Researchers have created the first rudimentary solid-state quantum processor, and used the two-qubit superconducting chip to successfully run elementary algorithms, demonstrating quantum information ... > full story -
New Approach To Engineering For Extreme Environments
June 29, 2009 Composite materials such as fiberglass, which take on a mix of properties of their constituent compounds, have been around for decades. Now, a materials scientist is taking composites to the ... > full story -
NuTeV Anomaly Helps Shed Light On Physics Of The Nucleus
June 29, 2009 A new calculation clarifies the complicated relationship between protons and neutrons in the atomic nucleus and offers a fascinating resolution of the famous NuTeV ... > full story -
Scientists Reach Milestone In Study Of Emergent Magnetism
June 28, 2009 Studying simple metallic chromium, scientists have discovered a pressure-driven quantum critical regime and has achieved the first direct measurement of a "naked" quantum singularity in an elemental ... > full story -
Lasers Can Lengthen Quantum Bit Memory By 1,000 Times
June 25, 2009 Physicists have found a way to drastically prolong the shelf life of quantum bits, the 0s and 1s of quantum ... > full story -
Giant Molecules Made Of Rydberg Atoms Discovered
June 24, 2009 Researchers have discovered giant Rydberg molecules with a bond as large as a red blood cell. Determining how Rydberg molecules interact is important because Rydberg atoms are a key ingredient in ... > full story
Search ScienceDaily
Number of stories in archives: 71,706

