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Nanotechnology
Reshaping quantum dot production through continuous flow and sustainable technology
A human-machine interface for creating underwater on-demand type II-VI quantum dots. Credits: Michael Schmitz and Chitos As the demand for innovative materials continues to grow, nanomaterial research is emerging as a strategic field, particularly in response to today’s technological and environmental challenges. Among these materials, quantum dots are attracting particular attention due to their unique properties and wide range of…
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Earth
Climate change increases the risk of Himalayas continuous natural disasters
Rampo floods and destruction, 130 km downstream of Lake South Ronak. Credit: Prabled Rao International studies surveyed the causes and effects of the catastrophic flood disasters of Himalayas in October 2023, and destroyed vast areas along the Tista River in India. Research teams from nine countries, including researchers from the University of Zurich (UZH), have analyzed the complex drivers, causes,…
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Physics
Continuous cryogenic pellet injection system developed for tokamak fuel supply
Photos and test results of pellet injection fuel supply system. Credit: HOU Jilei A joint research team from the Hefei Institute of Physical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has successfully developed a continuous cryogenic pellet injection system for tokamak fueling. This innovative system addresses key technical challenges associated with cryogenic ice formation, pellet cutting, and launch. Cryogenic pellet injection is…
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Physics
Continuous electron beam accelerator facility benchmark
Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility (also known as CEBAF) at the Jefferson Institute. Credit: Jefferson Lab /Aileen Devlin This paper has been made over 40 years. A study published in Physical Review Accelerators and Beams re-evaluated benchmarks for the main particle accelerator at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility. The original and upgraded operating parameters of…
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Biology
Q&A: Making continuous crystal structure analysis more accessible in the field
Schematic diagram of the field experiment setup for ID23-2 with MD3-Up installed with PM and loaded with CD plate. We also demonstrate the fast switch from a conventional minikappa goniometer head to an in situ setup (diagram of the diffractometer was provided by Arinax, Moyran, France). Credit: IUCrJ (2024). DOI: 10.1107/S2052252524005785 Scientists at EMBL Grenoble and the European Synchrotron Radiation…
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