New 3-D wiring technique brings scalable quantum computers closer to reality

Scientists report the development of a new extensible wiring technique capable of controlling superconducting quantum bits, representing a significant step towards to the realization of a scalable quantum computer.

Diamond micro-anvils will produce immense pressures to make new materials

Pressures greater than the center of the Earth may create as yet unknown new materials.

A non-toxic, high-quality surface treatment for organic field-effect transistors

In a development beneficial for both industry and environment, researchers have created a high-quality coating for organic electronics that promises to decrease processing time as well as energy requirements.

Researchers determine relation bandgap energy of single cesium lead bromide nanocrystals and their size and shape

By studying individual nanocrystals being either isolated or surrounded by 'neighbors', researchers explicitly visualized for the first time band structure modification introduced by effective coupling between semiconductor nanocrystals upon close contact.

A better battery: One-time pollutant may become valued product to aid wind, solar energy

Chemists have discovered that one or more organic compounds in a family that traditionally has been known as pollutants could offer an important advance to make cheap, reliable batteries.

'Bolt of lightning' captures development of block copolymer

Researchers are exploring how to control these block copolymers by capturing the early stages of structure development using laser induced ultra-fast heating and cooling.

Graphene cracks the glass corrosion problem

Scientists have demonstrated graphene coating protects glass from corrosion. Their research can contribute to solving problems related to glass corrosion in several industries.

Highly conductive and pure FEBID gold nanostructures

Researchers discovered a novel way to fabricate pure gold nanostructures by the additive direct-write lithography called FEBID. This work will open a new door for applications of 3D gold devices.

Pre-treatment of bandages may improve the antibacterial properties of nanoparticles

Pre-treating the fabric surface of the bandages used to treat burns with enzymes and polyethylene glycol or cellulase may promote the adhesion of antibacterial nanoparticles and improve their bacteria-repelling ability.

Diamonds aren't forever: Scientists create first quantum computer bridge

By forcefully embedding two silicon atoms in a diamond matrix, researchers have demonstrated for the first time on a single chip all the components needed to create a quantum bridge to link quantum computers together.

"Radical' new approach to connecting carbon atoms

Scientists have devised an innovative approach to form valuable carbon-carbon bonds from ubiquitous but traditionally unreactive carbon-hydrogen bonds.

Novel, non-invasive cancer therapy using targeted single-walled carbon nanotubes

The cancer therapy targets specific cancer cells using single-walled carbon nanotubes that bind directly to the tumor, then are heated with near-infrared light.

Peptides vs. superbugs

Several peptides have an antibacterial effect - but they are broken down in the human body too quickly to exert this effect. Empa researchers have now succeeded in encasing peptides in a protective coat, which could prolong their life in the human body.