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Superconductivity in twisted graphene multilayers

Superconductivity in twisted graphene multilayers

DIPC Advanced materialsMaterials

By DIPC

Superconductivity, the phenomenon where electrical current flows without resistance, has long captivated scientists and engineers. This unique state of matter holds promise for revolutionizing technologies, from power grids to magnetic levitation. A recent study delves into the intriguing world of graphene-based superconductors, shedding light on how twisting multiple layers of graphene can influence their superconducting […]

Towards a fully functional topological quantum computer

Towards a fully functional topological quantum computer

Computer scienceQuantum physics

By Mapping Ignorance

In a leap forward for quantum computing, a Microsoft team led by UC Santa Barbara physicists on Wednesday unveiled an eight-qubit topological quantum processor, the first of its kind. The chip, built as a proof-of-concept for the scientists’ design, opens the door to the development of the long-awaited topological quantum computer. “We’ve got a bunch […]

MI weekly selection #591

MI weekly selection #591

Weekly Selection

By César Tomé

Orchids deploy parasitism to boost growth New research on the orchid species Oreorchis patens reveals that these plants can switch to parasitism by extracting nutrients from fungi near decomposing wood, without abandoning photosynthesis. This dual strategy allows the orchids to grow larger and produce more flowers. Full Story: Popular Science Permafrost thaw alters size of […]

What lignin can do in cellulose nanofibre hydrogels

What lignin can do in cellulose nanofibre hydrogels

ChemistryDIPC BiochemistryMaterials

By DIPC

Hydrogels are fascinating materials that can absorb and retain large amounts of water, making them useful in various fields such as medicine, environmental science, and engineering. A recent study has explored a new type of hydrogels made from cellulose nanofibres (CNFs) and lignocellulose nanofibres (LCNFs), aiming to enhance their strength and water-absorbing capabilities. Cellulose and […]

Depletion of dendritic cells in established tumors suppresses immunotherapy efficacy

Depletion of dendritic cells in established tumors suppresses immunotherapy efficacy

Biomedicine

By Invited Researcher

The ability to uptake cellular debris and process the engulfed antigens for MHC class I presentation is mainly performed by a minority subset of dendritic cells . Immunologists identified them as “conventional-type 1 dendritic cells”, and characterized them identifying the presence of surface coexpression of CD11c, XCR1, and DNGR-1 molecules . In mice, two subsets […]

The surprising diversity of exploding white dwarfs

The surprising diversity of exploding white dwarfs

Astrophysics

By Mapping Ignorance

For decades, Type Ia supernovae have played a pivotal role in the discovery and study of dark energy—the mysterious force responsible for the accelerating expansion of the Universe. To do so, cosmologists compare two quantities: the redshift, i.e., the photon’s wavelength stretch caused by the geometrical expansion of the Universe ; and the Supernovae brightness […]

MI weekly selection #590

MI weekly selection #590

Weekly Selection

By César Tomé

Whale songs reveal similarities to human speech Two new studies reveal that whale songs share sophisticated similarities with human speech, challenging the uniqueness of human language. Researchers found that humpback whales exhibit communication efficiency akin to human languages, adhering to linguistic laws such as Menzerath’s and Zipf’s laws. Full Story: ScienceAlert Birds, mammals evolved complex […]