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10/03/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Quantum physics puzzle SOLVED: Researchers say that totally secure data transfer now possible

A long-standing challenge in quantum physics has been overcome by British researchers. If their discovery is true, then valuable data can soon be transferred in absolute safety, an article in Alpha Galileo reported. Their groundbreaking discovery involves the generation of incredibly fast pulses of light. Each pulse is made up of a single light particle […]

08/12/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

“Magic” alloy will allow solar cells to capture near-infrared light

A team of researchers from the University of Michigan has taken the next step in solar energy technology. Specifically, they’ve developed a new semiconductor alloy that can capture near-infrared light. In addition to being easier and cheaper to manufacture, ScienceDaily.com reported that the semiconductor alloy is also compatible with the semiconductors utilized in concentrator photovoltaics. […]

07/21/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Cool science: Ruthenium is the fourth element discovered to have unique magnetic properties at room temperature

The exclusive club of single elements that display ferromagnetism at room temperatures now has a new member. Minnesota-based researchers reported that ruthenium can have magnetic properties in ambient temperature, an article in Science Daily states. Ferromagnetism is a form of magnetism wherein the material creates permanent magnets or are drawn towards magnets. Until recently, only three […]

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