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Pushing The Limit Of Quantum Memory
By cooling rubidium atoms to nearly absolute zero temperatures and increasing the signal-to-noise ratio of single photons, scientists in Hong Kong have found a way to improve the efficiency of quantum memory.
A Self-Inflating Weight Loss Pill You Can Swallow
Singapore scientists have invented an ingestible self-inflating capsule to help tackle obesity.
Inflated Sense Of Responsibility May Drive OCD And Anxiety
Scientists in Japan have found that a strong sense of responsibility is associated with developing psychological disorders.
Nanomedicine Slips Through The Cracks To Fight Cancer
Scientists in Japan have devised a nanoparticle carrier for siRNA that can access hard-to-reach tumors, such as those of the pancreas and the brain.
A Bright Way To Detect Mechanical Stress
A team of Swiss and Japanese scientist has developed a polymer that switches on and off its fluorescence in response to mechanical stress.
Searching For Ultralight Bosons With Gravitational Waves
Scientists have proposed a way to use gravitational waves to detect the existence and properties of ultralight bosons.
Caffeine Boosts Perovskite Solar Cell Efficiency
By adding caffeine to perovskite, researchers in China and the US have increased perovskite-based solar cell efficiency from 17 percent to over 20 percent.
Integrator Genes Play Key Role In Brain Development
Researchers in Singapore have demonstrated that integrator genes help prevent the de-differentiation of neurons in the brain.
From Nata De Coco To Computer Screens
Cellulose nanofibers in the nata de coco snack could be used in liquid crystal displays of the future, say researchers in Japan.