Protein qubit can be used as a quantum biosensor
A qubit encoded in a fluorescent protein could act as a sensor to measure quantum properties inside living systems
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Quantum fluid instability produces eccentric skyrmions
New finding advances our understanding of complex topological quantum systems and could help in the development of next-generation memory and storage devices
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‘Breathing’ crystal reversibly releases oxygen
New topotactic oxide material could be used in some clean energy technologies including fuel cells
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Zero-point motion of atoms measured directly for the first time
Explosive technique images collective quantum fluctuations
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Quantum sensors reveal ‘smoking gun’ of superconductivity in pressurized bilayer nickelates
Observation of the Meissner effect could spur the development of highly sensitive quantum detectors that operate under high-pressure conditions
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Desert dust helps freeze clouds in the northern hemisphere
Finding could improve climate models and advance prospects for geoengineering climate via cloud seeding
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Making molecules with superheavy elements could shake up the periodic table
New atom-by-atom technique demonstrated for the first time with nobelium might ensure that elements at the bottom of the table are grouped correctly
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Highest-resolution images ever taken of a single atom reveal new kind of vibrations
Images are the first experimental evidence of long-predicted low-energy atomic vibrations called moiré phasons in twisted 2D materials
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Starlink satellite emissions interfere with radio astronomy
Largest-ever survey shows new regulations on unintended transmissions are needed, say researchers at Australia’s Curtin University
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Deep-blue LEDs get a super-bright, non-toxic boost
A new hybrid copper iodide semiconductor converts nearly all the photoenergy it receives into blue light
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