Building a silicon quantum computer chip atom by atom
A University of Melbourne-led team has perfected a technique for embedding single atoms in a silicon wafer one-by-one. Their technology offers the potential to make quantum computers using the same methods that have given us cheap and reliable conven.....»»
Nissan pauses and reshapes plans for building U.S. EVs
Nissan will expand the number of battery-powered models produced at its Canton, Miss., factory — adding a fifth model. That vehicle — codenamed PZ1L — is expected to be a compact crossover......»»
Microsoft unveils Snapdragon X Elite powered Surface Pro
Microsoft announces its brand new Surface Pro, a computer that is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chipset. The post Microsoft unveils Snapdragon X Elite powered Surface Pro appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung recently announced.....»»
Samsung’s New Galaxy Book runs on Qualcomm’s Newest Arm Chip
The laptop's launch was announced not too long after Microsoft's event, which saw the debut of several Copilot+ PCs. The post Samsung’s New Galaxy Book runs on Qualcomm’s Newest Arm Chip appeared first on Phandroid. While most.....»»
New Arm-powered Surface Pro and Surface Laptop aim directly at Apple Silicon Macs
Microsoft's first "Copilot+ PCs" aim for the MacBook Air; neither is fanless. Microsoft's Surface Pro 11 comes with Arm chips and an optional OLED display panel......»»
New quantum dot approach can enhance electrical conductivity of solar cells
A team led by Professor Jongmin Choi of the Department of Energy Science and Engineering has developed a PbS quantum dot that can rapidly enhance the electrical conductivity of solar cells. The findings are published in the journal Small......»»
Dell is doing something it’s never done before to the XPS 13
Dell is flipping the XPS 13 on its head by adding a new Snapdragon X Elite chip and a suite of AI features......»»
Neuralink to implant 2nd human with brain chip as 85% of threads retract in 1st
Algorithm tweaks made up for the loss, and Neuralink thinks it has fix for next patient. Enlarge / A Neuralink implant. (credit: Neuralink) Only about 15 percent of the electrode-bearing threads implanted in the brain of.....»»
Scientists discover single atom defect in 2D material can hold quantum information at room temperature
Scientists have discovered that a "single atomic defect" in a layered 2D material can hold onto quantum information for microseconds at room temperature, underscoring the potential of 2D materials in advancing quantum technologies......»»
As bird flu spreads to dairy cows, Minnesota"s raptors show signs of building remarkable immunity
A little barred owl looked up from the crux of Dana Franzen-Klein's elbow, stared the veterinarian in the eye and, in as tough and menacing of a posture as he could muster, clicked his beak. The injured bird was a baby, maybe a month old. His click w.....»»
Everything you need to know about Only Murders in the Building season 4
Hulu's Only Murders in the Building returns for its fourth season soon, and here's everything we know about Charles, Oliver, and Mabel's new mystery......»»
Bring home a new computer during the Lenovo Memorial Day Sale
As of May 17, save big on Lenovo products Ready to buy a new laptop? The Lenovo Memorial Day Sale has plenty of great deals to shop now: The best Lenovo Memorial Day Sale deals.....»»
Saturday Citations: Mediterranean diet racks up more points; persistent quantum coherence; vegan dogs
This week, we reported on the birth throes of black holes, the questionable assertions of a study about vegan dogs and a technique for observing entanglement without breaking quantum coherence......»»
Researchers realize multiphoton electron emission with non-classical light
Strong field quantum optics is a rapidly emerging research topic, which merges elements of non-linear photoemission rooted in strong field physics with the well-established realm of quantum optics. While the distribution of light particles (i.e., pho.....»»
Researchers develop world"s smallest quantum light detector on a silicon chip
Researchers at the University of Bristol have made an important breakthrough in scaling quantum technology by integrating the world's tiniest quantum light detector onto a silicon chip. The paper, "A Bi-CMOS electronic photonic integrated circuit qua.....»»
Tracing the history of perturbative expansion in quantum field theory
Perturbative expansion is a valuable mathematical technique which is widely used to break down descriptions of complex quantum systems into simpler, more manageable parts. Perhaps most importantly, it has enabled the development of quantum field theo.....»»
How to fix a computer that turns on, but displays nothing
If your PC turns on, but the display shows nothing, there's a problem that needs fixing. Here are a few different ways to get it working again......»»
Ultra-spicy One Chip Challenge chip contributed to teen’s death, report says
The high dose of capsaicin paired with a heart defect appear to have contributed. Enlarge (credit: Sarah Dussault/MediaNews Group/The Mercury News via Getty Images) An autopsy report of a Massachusetts teen who tragical.....»»
A devastating fire 2,200 years ago preserved a moment of life and war in Iron Age Spain, down to a single gold earring
A ruined building in the middle of the Pyrenees records a tragedy for the people who lived there—a devastating fire that burned a settlement to the ground, destroying almost everything except a hidden gold earring. Now archaeologists' excavation of.....»»
Researchers calculate the carbon footprint of building a wooden house in Japan
Researchers at Kyushu University have published a comprehensive analysis on the carbon footprint of constructing a wooden house in Japan. The study covered the total amount of emissions produced, taking into consideration the entire supply chain incl.....»»
Scientists demonstrate the survival of quantum coherence in a chemical reaction involving ultracold molecules
If you zoom in on a chemical reaction to the quantum level, you'll notice that particles behave like waves that can ripple and collide. Scientists have long sought to understand quantum coherence, the ability of particles to maintain phase relationsh.....»»