Science

Paws will be fine: MISIS scientists develop orthopedic implants for animals

Researchers at NUST MISIS have developed a prototype implant made from a polymer composite designed to securely fix joints and gradually and safely dissolve in an animal’s body. This bioresorbable material eliminates the need for a second surgery and could become the foundation for alternative solutions in veterinary orthopedics.

Disappears Without a Trace: Scientists Improve Alloy for Temporary Implants

Russian scientists have developed a new biodegradable iron-based alloy with promising applications in orthopedics, oncology, and veterinary medicine. By adding silicon and applying high pressure during processing, they managed to nearly double the alloy’s dissolution rate. With further implementation in medical practice, the material could fully dissolve in the body within 1–2 years, eliminating the need for a second surgery.

Accuracy — 99.993%: NUST MISIS and INME RAS scientists master the production technology of fluxonium qubits

Researchers from the Laboratory of Superconductor Quantum Technologies at NUST MISIS and the Laboratory of Quantum Technologies at INME RAS have successfully reproduced the technology for fabricating superconducting fluxonium qubits, demonstrating single-qubit operation fidelity of 99.993%. Unlike the more widespread transmon qubits, fluxoniums require a significantly more complex technological process, including the formation of chains of dozens of Josephson junctions.

Quantum Calculations Made 50 Times More Efficient: Russian Scientists Optimize Molecular Simulation Algorithm

Researchers from NUST MISIS and Kazan Federal University have significantly improved quantum algorithms, making it dozens of times faster to study molecules relevant to pharmaceuticals, chemical manufacturing, materials science, energy, and more. The method is already adapted to current quantum hardware capabilities, bringing the industry closer to practical quantum computing applications. By optimizing the variational quantum algorithm, the scientists managed to dramatically reduce the number of quantum operations required for molecular simulations.