Quantum Leaf? Algae Use Physics Trick to Boost Photosynthesis

But in quantum mechanics, you can take all three of these routes simultaneously. You don’t specify where you are until you arrive, so you always choose the quickest route” [Wired.com]. To see if this was happening in their test algae, …

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Photosynthesis uses quantum interactions to harvest light | News Mob

Scientists have taken an interest in figuring out how it works at the atomic level, as some research had suggested that quantum mechanics might be at work when the system was examined at low temperatures. A new experimental setup using ...
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Quantum Mechanics in Three-Dimensions: The Radial Equation

Hananish Joy G. Odarve and Majvell Kay G. Odarve The wavefunction, or quantum state, is a complete description that can be given into a physical system. The.
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Industrial Nanotech, Inc. Announces Large Order from Saudi Arabia Distributor for Company’s Patented Nansulate® Energy … (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

NAPLES, Fla.----Industrial Nanotech, Inc. , an emerging global leader in nanoscience solutions, today announced that the Company has received a large order from Saudi Environmental Projects Ltd., the Company’s exclusive distributor for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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IBM launches Power7 chip, systems (CNET)

Big Blue's powerful new processor for servers integrates eight processing cores in one chip package, with each core capable of executing four tasks.
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A response to thegodguy | Phasing

Like when I mentioned the planck epoch in reference to why a quantum theory of gravity is needed, or what would be lost without one. Likewise when you claim that general relativity and quantum mechanics are contradictory you demonstrate ...
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Mary-Margaret's Diary: Quantum Mechanics

The LAST thing on my mind is physics, especially quantum mechanics and classical physics. I also like being read to while I'm falling asleep. So what do I get today? Hmmmmmm? Here's a hint: My GrandPapa is a writer, too. Yup! ...
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A response to thegodguy « Intellectually Fulfilled Atheist's Blog

There is every reason to believe that they are compatible with the biggest problems arising from the fact that General Relativity is background independent while Quantum Mechanics is background dependent (holding time to be invariable). ...
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Exhibition takes mystery out of tiny details (thewest.com.au)

The world of nanotechnology - the science of engineering new materials and devices at the atomic scale - still sounds more science fiction than science.
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Analysis of an apology: Toyota, a Japanese thing? (CNET)

Is the apology of Toyota's President Akio Toyoda really uniquely Japanese?
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