A little light interaction leaves quantum physicists beaming

A team of physicists have taken a step toward making the essential building block of quantum computers out of pure light. Their advance has to do with a specific part of computer circuitry known as a 'logic gate'.

Interdisciplinary team creates bionanocomposite for first time using physiological conditions

Researchers have discovered, for the first time, a new nanocomposite formed by the self-assembly of copper and a biological component that occurs under physiological conditions, which are similar those found in the human body and could be used in targeted drug delivery for fighting diseases such as cancer.

Crowdsurfing motor proteins create nerve-like polymer nanotube networks

Using a succession of biological mechanisms, researchers have created linkages of polymer nanotubes that resemble the structure of a nerve, with many outthrust filaments poised to gather or send electrical impulses.

How long does it take an electron to tunnel?

The combination of ab-initio numerical experiments and theory shows that optical tunnelling of an electron from an atom can occur instantaneously.

How to flow ultrathin water layers - a liquid flatjet for X-ray spectroscopy

A major advance in solution phase soft-x-ray spectroscopy has been achieved utilizing a new liquid flatjet system, paving the way for novel steady-state and time-resolved experiments.

Registration of chemicals: the Belgian register of nanomaterials

In Belgium a national register for nanomaterials will enter into force on 1st January 2016. This is of significant importance as companies will be required to inform their Committee for Protection and Prevention at Work (CPPW) of the registration of nanomaterials.