particle
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The particles are made from a metal-based compound and represent a possible new direction for cancer treatment research.
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By refining how single particles of light are produced, the approach aims to overcome long standing limitations in optical quantum systems.
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Wastewater from washing machines is widely seen as a major source of microplastics -- tiny plastic particles suspected of harming both people and animals.
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SNSPDs rely on a superconducting wire that can detect individual particles of light, allowing the system to capture extremely weak optical signals at high speed while keeping background noise very low.
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Other studies have found high levels of ultrafine particles, which can carry neurotoxic and other chemicals.
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