Algorithm to increase the efficiency of quantum computers
Quantum computers have the potential to solve important problems that are beyond reach even for the most powerful supercomputers, but they require an entirely new way of programming and creating algorithms......»»
TCL accused of selling quantum dot TVs without actual quantum dots
Would such a scam really be worth it? Enlarge / TCL's C655 Pro TV is advertised as a quantum dot Mini LED TV. (credit: TCL) TCL has come under scrutiny this month after testing that claimed to examine three TCL TVs mark.....»»
ABB"s PixelPaint robot tackles paint shop efficiency with precision
Amid rising demand for two-tone roofs, manufacturing facilities use ABB's robot to streamline production and reduce costs......»»
Reducing smartphone use found to increase work satisfaction
On average, we spend three and a quarter hours a day looking at our phones. Cutting back this time by one hour a day is not only good for our mental health, but also helps us to feel happier and more motivated at work......»»
New algorithm rights wrongs of precipitation-type classification over Tibetan Plateau
Like many natural phenomena, precipitation can be both a blessing and a scourge to human life. On the one hand, it supplies our rivers and fields with water; on the other hand, it can cause floods, landslides, and other natural disasters. Either way,.....»»
Best Chromebook deals: Cheap computers starting at $88
A Chromebook can make an affordable alternative to the best laptops, and we've rounded all of the best Chromebook deals you can shop right now......»»
Unveiling soil moisture patterns with advanced navigation tech
A pioneering method for soil moisture retrieval using satellite navigation systems has been introduced, significantly boosting the accuracy and efficiency of global data collection. The research, published in the journal Satellite Navigation, tackles.....»»
Device malfunctions from continuous current lead to discovery that can improve design of microelectronic devices
A new study led by researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is providing new insights into how next-generation electronics, including memory components in computers, break down or degrade over time. Understanding the reasons for degrada.....»»
Researchers identify novel approach to minimize nitrogen loss in crops
While agriculture producers apply nitrogen fertilizer to supply nutrients to their crops, they can't always keep those nutrients in the soil for maximum efficiency, often losing them into the atmosphere or water supply as nitrates and nitrous oxide......»»
Remembering where your meals came from key for a small bird’s survival
For small birds, remembering where the food is beats forgetting when it's gone. Enlarge (credit: BirdImages) It seems like common sense that being smart should increase the chances of survival in wild animals. Yet for a.....»»
Energy transmission in quantum field theory requires information: Research finds surprisingly simple relationship
An international team of researchers has found a surprisingly simple relationship between the rates of energy and information transmission across an interface connecting two quantum field theories. Their work was published in Physical Review Letters.....»»
Erbium-doped electrocatalyst enhances oxygen evolution reactions in acidic environments
A group of researchers has developed an electrocatalyst that promises to significantly enhance the efficiency and stability of oxygen evolution reactions (OER) in acidic environments. By incorporating a rare earth element, erbium (Er), into the commo.....»»
Making "atomic lasagna": New method transforms 3D materials into stable layered thin films with promising properties
A research team discovered a method to transform materials with three-dimensional atomic structures into nearly two-dimensional structures—a promising advancement in controlling their properties for chemical, quantum, and semiconducting application.....»»
Security measures fail to keep up with rising email attacks
Organizations must reassess their email security posture as incidents continue to escalate, leading to financial losses. Key findings reveal a significant increase in email attacks, with many successfully bypassing standard security protocols and tar.....»»
Floquet engineering tunes ultracold molecule interactions and produces two-axis twisting dynamics
The interactions between quantum spins underlie some of the universe's most interesting phenomena, such as superconductors and magnets. However, physicists have difficulty engineering controllable systems in the lab that replicate these interactions......»»
Boosting particle accelerator efficiency with AI, machine learning and automation
As particle accelerator technology moves into the high-luminosity era, the need for extreme precision and unprecedented collision energy keeps growing. Given also the Laboratory's desire to reduce energy consumption and costs, the design and operatio.....»»
As quantum computing threats loom, Microsoft updates its core crypto library
Two algorithms added so far, two more planned in the coming months. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Microsoft has updated a key cryptographic library with two new encryption algorithms designed to withstand attacks from q.....»»
Overheard: Rise in EV warranty work in service departments should spur new strategies
Warranty work on EVs is expected to increase. This should prompt new strategies for dealership service departments, said Jim Roche, CEO of warranty processing platform WarrCloud......»»
New classical algorithm enhances understanding of quantum computing"s future
In an exciting development for quantum computing, researchers from the University of Chicago's Department of Computer Science, Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, and Argonne National Laboratory have introduced a classical algorithm that simula.....»»
Overcoming magnetic disorder: Toward low-energy topological electronics
Overcoming magnetic disorder is key to exploiting the unique properties of quantum anomalous Hall (QAH) insulators. A Monash-led team has demonstrated that the breakdown in topological protection is caused by magnetic disorder, explaining previous ob.....»»
Minimum wage increases are important, but workers deserve more
This fall, several provinces across Canada are scheduled to increase their minimum wages. These provincial adjustments follow the federal government's decision to raise the federal minimum wage to $17.30 back in April......»»