In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Optica, researchers at HHMI’s Janelia Research Campus have introduced a new approach to microscopy by applying techniques commonly used in astronomy to unblur images of far-away galaxies. This innovative adaptation aims to provide biologists with a faster and more cost-effective method to obtain clearer and sharper microscopy
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The potential of quantum computers to revolutionize the fields of human health, drug discovery, and artificial intelligence is widely acknowledged. However, the key to unlocking this potential lies in the ability to connect billions of qubits with precise atomic positioning. Traditional methods have relied on the randomness of defects in silicon crystal lattice to form
Advancements in photonic technology have paved the way for innovations in imaging, communication, and directed energy. One such breakthrough is the development of a free-standing microscale photonic lantern spatial mode (de-)multiplexer using 3D nanoprinting. This compact and versatile device marks a significant step forward in the field, offering new opportunities for system integration and the
The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) at Michigan State University (MSU) is at the forefront of scientific research, delving into the world of exotic isotopes with its precision measurement program. FRIB’s Low Energy Beam and Ion Trap (LEBIT) facility, under the leadership of Ryan Ringle and Georg Bollen, has made significant strides in verifying
The researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have made a remarkable advancement in optical imaging technology with the development of a new all-optical complex field imager. This cutting-edge device is capable of capturing both the amplitude and phase information of optical fields without the need for digital processing. This breakthrough innovation has
In a recent study published in Advanced Science, a groundbreaking achievement was made in the field of magneto-superelasticity. Researchers were able to develop a Ni34Co8Cu8Mn36Ga14 single crystal with a remarkable 5% magneto-superelasticity. This was accomplished through the introduction of ordered dislocations to form preferentially oriented martensitic variants during the magnetically induced reverse martensitic transformation. Elasticity
A groundbreaking study published in Science Advances by researchers at JPMorgan Chase, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory, and Quantinuum has unveiled a significant breakthrough in quantum algorithmic speedup. The study focused on the quantum approximate optimization algorithm (QAOA), a widely studied algorithm with applications in diverse fields such as logistics, telecommunications, financial
Plants have the incredible ability to draw water from their roots to nourish their stems and leaves, creating an electric potential in the process. This electric potential holds promise as a renewable energy source. However, plants, like all living organisms, are governed by a circadian rhythm, which influences their biological processes. This daily cycle involves
The advancements in nonlinear light microscopy have opened up new possibilities for observing complex biological processes. However, the use of intense light in this process can also have damaging effects on living matter. A recent study conducted by research groups at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light and Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und
In a recent study published in Science Advances, researchers explored the impact of twist engineering on valley polarization in electrically controlled transition metal dichalcogenide heterobilayers (hBLs). This groundbreaking research sheds light on the potential for manipulating valley degrees of freedom in such systems, highlighting the importance of moiré patterns and twist angles in controlling excitonic