Discovery puts a magnetic spin on neuromorphic computing
The word "fractals" might inspire images of psychedelic colors spiraling into infinity in a computer animation. An invisible, but powerful and useful, version of this phenomenon exists in the realm of dynamic magnetic fractal networks......»»
2D graphene spin valve leverages van der Waals magnet proximity for efficient spintronics
Graphene, particularly in its purest form, has long been considered a promising material for developing spintronic devices. These devices leverage the intrinsic angular momentum (i.e., spin), as opposed to the charge, of electrons to transmit and pro.....»»
Microsoft and Atom Computing combine for quantum error correction demo
New work provides a good view of where the field currently stands. In September, Microsoft made an unusual combination of announcements. It demonstrated progress with quantum erro.....»»
Microsoft announces Zero Day Quest hacking event with big rewards
Microsoft is enhancing its bug bounty initiatives with the launch of the Zero Day Quest hacking event. With $4 million in potential rewards, it focuses on driving research in critical areas such as cloud computing and AI. Event focus The event invite.....»»
New ion speed record holds potential for faster battery charging and biosensing
A speed record has been broken using nanoscience, which could lead to a host of new advances, including improved battery charging, biosensing, soft robotics and neuromorphic computing......»»
Apple Vision Pro"s ultra-wide Mac display mirroring is the killer app spatial computing needs
With the release of visionOS 2.2, Apple will add support for ultra-wide displays when mirroring a Mac's display. And it might just be the Apple Vision Pro killer app I've been waiting for.Apple Vision Pro needed a killer app and it's finally getting.....»»
MagSafe Monday: Reviewing the Baseus Nomos 8-in-1 magnetic charging station – the ultimate all-in-one power solution
The perfect charging setup is a powerful and space-saving solution. The n aims to meet that demand with wired and wireless charging capabilities. With support for Qi2-certified 15W wireless charging and a 67W PD USB-C port, this slim, foldable statio.....»»
Tiny worm makes for big evolutionary discovery: Scientists describe "Uncus," the oldest ecdysozoan
Everyone has a past. That includes the millions of species of insects, arachnids, and nematode worms that make up a major animal group called the Ecdysozoa......»»
First successful synthesis of elusive antibiotic compounds since their discovery 50 years ago
Back in 1974, German researchers discovered peculiar chemical compounds, present as red pigments in soil bacteria from a volcanic crater. These biomolecules, which came to be known as naphthocyclinones, are representative of a family of antibiotics w.....»»
Simulations reveal black holes inherit magnetic fields from parent stars
Black holes are one of the most enigmatic stellar objects. While best known for swallowing up their surroundings into a gravity pit from which nothing can escape, they can also shoot off powerful jets of charged particles, leading to explosive bursts.....»»
Astronomers discover a unique quasi-stellar object–dusty star-forming galaxy system
Astronomers from the Steward Observatory in Arizona and elsewhere report the discovery of a structure consisting of a quasi-stellar object (QSO) and a dusty star-forming galaxy (DSFG), linked by a bridge of ionized carbon. The finding of this unique.....»»
Physicists predict exotic form of matter with potential for quantum computing
MIT physicists have shown that it should be possible to create an exotic form of matter that could be manipulated to form the qubit (quantum bit) building blocks of future quantum computers that are even more powerful than the quantum computers in de.....»»
Dune: Prophecy review: a lifeless spin-off of a great sci-fi franchise
Dune: Prophecy is a lifeless spinoff that falls short of the cinematic majesty of its sister films......»»
I tried the Apple Vision Pro’s next original game. It’s a tactile delight
This January, Apple Vision Pro is offering a new spin on tower defense with the tactile, charming Gears & Goo. We took it for a spin......»»
I tried Apple Vision Pro’s next original game. It’s a tactile delight
This January, Apple Vision Pro is offering a new spin on tower defense with the tactile, charming Gears & Goo. We took it for a spin......»»
Novel magnetic field integration enhances green hydrogen peroxide production
Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in improving the efficiency of an electrochemical reaction that produces hydrogen peroxide—a vital chemical for industrial applications including disinfection, bleaching, and treating sewage. This reaction,.....»»
Mechanical metamaterial enables long-distance component interaction for unique stretching properties
Metamaterials are artificial materials that do not occur in nature. Their components function like atoms in conventional materials but have special optical, electrical and magnetic properties. Interaction between the components is crucial to a metama.....»»
New family of optimized omnigenous magnetic fields could display enhanced fusion plasma confinement
Physicists have been trying to design fusion reactors, technologies that can generate energy via nuclear fusion processes, for decades. The successful realization of fusion reactors relies on the ability to effectively confine charged particles with.....»»
New route to quantum spin liquid materials discovered
A new route to materials with complex disordered magnetic properties at the quantum level has been produced by scientists for the first time. The material, based on a framework of ruthenium, fulfills the requirements of the Kitaev quantum spin liquid.....»»
Discovery of 2,586 orphan genes in Rosa chinensis reveals stress adaptation and flower development
Orphan genes, found only in specific lineages, are key drivers of new functions and phenotypic traits. This discovery lays a foundation for understanding how roses thrive under environmental challenges......»»
How Geometry Revealed Quantum Memory
The unexpected discovery of a geometric phase shows how math and physics are tightly intertwined.....»»