A four-stroke engine for atoms
If you switch a bit in the memory of a computer and then switch it back again, you have restored the original state. There are only two states that can be called "0 and 1.".....»»
New synthesis method uses light reaction on a water surface
By forming chemical bonds between atoms, complex molecules such as those needed for medicines, crop protection products, or high-performance materials are prepared using synthetic chemistry. Such synthesis reactions typically require organic solvents.....»»
Innovative technique reveals that leaping atoms remember where they have been
University of Oxford researchers have used a new technique to measure the movement of charged particles (ions) on the fastest ever timescale, revealing new insights into fundamental transport processes. These include the first demonstration that the.....»»
Rumor: iPhone 16 to offer ultra-fast AI performance thanks to new Neural Engine
iOS 18 is rumored to include a number of new AI features, and Apple is allegedly prepping iPhone 16 hardware upgrades to coincide with this. A new report from the Economic Daily News today suggests that Apple’s next family of processors – the M4.....»»
M4 and A18 Apple Silicon rumored to get more powerful Neural Engines for iOS 18 AI features
A supply chain report suggests Apple's next generation of processors will have more Neural Engine cores for more efficient operation of AI introduced in iOS 18.iPhone 15 Pro Max has the A17 ProIt's no secret that Apple is working on new AI features t.....»»
Lawsuit Accuses Anna’s Archive of Hacking WorldCat, Stealing 2.2 TB Data
American nonprofit OCLC is known globally for its leading database of bibliographic records, WorldCat. A few months ago, many of these records were posted publicly by the shadow library search engine, Anna's Archive. OCLC believes that this is the re.....»»
V-Day Google Doodle game is an adorable chemistry lesson
Valentine's Day Google Doodle features a chemistry-based quiz and cheeky dating profiles based on elements. Previously for Valentine's Day, Google reunited two lovesick hamsters for its Google Doodle. This year, the search engine went in a more.....»»
A multi-ensemble atomic clock enhanced using quantum computing tools
Atomic clocks are a class of clocks that leverage resonance frequencies of atoms to keep time with high precision. While these clocks have become increasingly advanced and accurate over the years, existing versions might not best utilize the resource.....»»
Scientists find new way to roll atomically thin nanosheets into scrolls
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have come up with a new way of rolling atomically thin sheets of atoms into "nanoscrolls." Their unique approach uses transition metal dichalcogenide sheets with a different composition on either side, r.....»»
How semiconductor defects could boost quantum technology
In diamonds (and other semiconducting materials), defects are a quantum sensor's best friend. That's because defects, essentially a jostled arrangement of atoms, sometimes contain electrons with an angular momentum, or spin, that can store and proces.....»»
New adhesive tape picks up and sticks down 2D materials as easily as child"s play
Materials just atoms in thickness, known as two-dimensional (2D) materials, are set to revolutionize future technology, including in the electronics industry. However, commercialization of devices that contain 2D materials has faced challenges due to.....»»
How to set a browser for private searching in iOS 17
Apple has quietly added yet another privacy option to Safari, by letting you set a different search engine just for when you're using private browsing. Here's how to do it.Safari keeps adding new privacy featuresSafari gained its Private Browsing mod.....»»
Advanced measurements unravel nanoscale phenomena in tungsten diselenide
Semiconductor 2D materials are a few atoms thick, and some of them exhibit localized emission, where light is emitted from such a small part of the layer that only one photon at a time is produced. This localized emission has unique properties and is.....»»
U.S. closes probe into 3 million Hyundai, Kia vehicles over fire risks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was ending the probe after the Korean automakers previously issued eight recalls covering about 3 million vehicles to address engine fires......»»
Chrome boss says Apple’s new iPhone browser engine approach stifles ‘real choice’
In response to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), Apple announced last week that it would allow “alternative” browser engines on the iPhone in Europe. Google’s head of Chrome today shared their thoughts on the upcoming iPhone browser engine change......»»
Watch Blue Origin hotfire its next-gen BE-4 rocket engine
Blue Origin has shared footage of a test fire of its powerful BE-4 engine in ongoing tests that follow the engine's recent first flight on a ULA rocket......»»
F1 says no to Andretti but door open for 2028 with GM
Formula One rejected on Wednesday a bid by U.S.-based Andretti to enter in 2025 or 2026, saying it doubted a proposed 11th team would be competitive or add value, but kept a door open for 2028 when General Motors could provide an engine. .....»»
After ditching its hybrids, GM says it needs to build more hybrids
After killing the Volt in 2019, now PHEV powertrains are back on the menu. Enlarge / This is the Voltec plug-in hybrid powertrain from GM. It combines an internal combustion engine with a lithium-ion battery pack. Most of the tim.....»»
Researchers develop new model to predict surface atom scattering
A group of Cornell-led researchers in the Center for Bright Beams has developed a new theoretical approach to calculate how atoms scatter from surfaces. The method, developed by recently conferred Cornell physics Ph.D. Michelle Kelley and her collabo.....»»
Browsers like Chrome and Firefox can abandon WebKit in EU with iOS 17.4
EU regulations in the Digital Markets Act have forced Apple to allow full versions of third-party browsers on iPhone, and Apple isn't happy.Alternate browser choicesSafari runs on Apple's WebKit engine, and other browsers on iPhone have been required.....»»
A Japanese spacecraft faceplanted on the Moon and lived to tell the tale
Despite engine failure, SLIM managed to achieve the most precise Moon landing ever. Japan's SLIM spacecraft is seen nose down on the surface of the Moon. (credit: JAXA/Takara Tomy/Sony Group Corporation/Doshisha University).....»»