Caught in a trap: how to capture a quantum dot

Caught in a trap: how to capture a quantum dot

Caught in a trap: how to capture a quantum dot Published: Many new quantum technologies will rely on the precise manipulation of single photons; however, most light sources produce photons randomly. Quantum dots, which can reliably produce single photons, may provide...
Why is geriatric cardiology a rewarding field to work in?

Why is geriatric cardiology a rewarding field to work in?

Why is geriatric cardiology a rewarding field to work in? Published: Dr Maria Octavia Rangel from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in the US has been making significant changes to the lives of older adults with heart problems ever since she was studying for...
How can tiny holes detect DNA and generate electricity?

How can tiny holes detect DNA and generate electricity?

How can tiny holes detect DNA and generate electricity? Published: Nanotechnology is transforming the world around us. At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in the US, Professor Jean-Pierre Leburton is studying how nanopores can detect DNA or proteins and...