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March 2013

A Breakthrough for Quantum Communication

Researchers from Yale University led by Professor Hong Tang have successfully embedded extremely sensitive single-photon detectors on nanophotonic circuits. The advantages of the new single-photon detector include increased detection efficiency, direct integration on the chip, count rates in the gigahertz speed, high temporal resolution, and negligible dark counts.

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Micro Fuel Cells: A Novel Breakthrough in Portable Power

Yale researchers have developed a new micro fuel cell technology that may be a viable replacement for conventional lithium ion battery power supplies. The micro-fabricated device developed by the Taylor Laboratory exploits bulk metallic glass materials in the construction of micro fuel cells.

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Q&A: Can Plants Grow in Space?

NASA space scientists found that flowers can germinate and grow in a microgravity environment. Their findings suggest that plants can grow on spaceships, and possibly the moon and Mars.

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