Exploring gravity"s effect on quantum spins
A joint research group led by Prof. Sheng Dong and Prof. Lu Zhengtian from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), investigated the coupling effect between neutron spin and gravitational forc.....»»
Theoretical research holds promise for advancing modular quantum information processing
The operation of a quantum computer relies on encoding and processing information in the form of quantum bits—defined by two states of quantum systems such as electrons and photons. Unlike binary bits used in classical computers, quantum bits can e.....»»
Beer in space: Researchers study microgravity"s effect on fermentation
A recent study by University of Florida researchers provides insight into how beer yeast might behave when fermented in outer space. The research is published in the journal Beverages......»»
9to5Mac Overtime 027: Chance Miller talks Apple Vision Pro
9to5Mac Editor-in-Chief Chance Miller joins us to discuss Apple Vision Pro gaming, productivity, and the future of Apple’s spatial computer. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Appl.....»»
This Alienware gaming laptop with RTX 4060 is $650 off today
Take your online gaming to the next level with the Alienware x14 R2 Gaming Desktop, now on sale at Dell. Act fast while this $650 markdown is still in effect!.....»»
Explore the ‘Sound of Apple’ in new two-part podcast series
The excellent podcast Twenty Thousand Hertz recently published a two-part series exploring “The Sound of Apple.” The episodes include conversations with multiple Apple Design Team members, audio engineers, and more, highlighting Apple’s work on.....»»
AutoCanada considers selling U.S. stores, reports data breach and $24 million Q2 loss
AutoCanada is exploring the sale of its U.S. dealerships and other “non-profitable and non-core assets,” as the company swung to a loss for the second quarter amid falling sales, a significant used-vehicle inventory writedown and fallout from the.....»»
Rising mercury pollution in soil could be related to climate change, study suggests
In 2017, the Minamata Convention on Mercury went into effect, designed to help curb mercury emissions and limit exposure across the globe. However, a new study of mercury levels in soil suggests that the treaty's provisions might not be enough. A stu.....»»
Exploring the structures of xenon-containing crystallites
Noble gases have a reputation for being unreactive, inert elements, but more than 60 years ago Neil Bartlett demonstrated the first way to bond xenon. He created XePtF6, an orange-yellow solid. Because it's difficult to grow sufficiently large crysta.....»»
NIST releases finalized post-quantum encryption standards
NIST has finalized its principal set of encryption algorithms designed to withstand cyberattacks from a quantum computer. The announced algorithms are specified in the first completed standards from NIST’s post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standardiz.....»»
NASA demonstrates "ultra-cool" quantum sensor for first time in space
NASA's Cold Atom Lab, a first-of-its-kind facility aboard the International Space Station, has taken another step toward revolutionizing how quantum science can be used in space. Members of the science team measured subtle vibrations of the space sta.....»»
A new approach to fine-tuning quantum materials
Quantum materials—those with electronic properties that are governed by the principles of quantum mechanics, such as correlation and entanglement—can exhibit exotic behaviors under certain conditions, such as the ability to transmit electricity w.....»»
Study unveils limits on the extent to which quantum errors can be "undone" in large systems
Quantum computers have the potential of outperforming conventional computers on some practically relevant information processing problems, possibly even in machine learning and optimization. Yet their large-scale deployment is not yet feasible, large.....»»
Archaeologists conduct first "space excavation" on ISS and discover surprising quirks of zero-G life
New results from the first archaeological fieldwork conducted in space show the International Space Station is a rich cultural landscape where crew create their own "gravity" to replace Earth's, and adapt module spaces to suit their needs......»»
Price war: Apple"s M3 14-inch MacBook Pro drops to record low $1,299
Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro has just received a fresh price drop, driving the M3 model down to $1,299.99 as Amazon and Best Buy launch aggressive back-to-school deals.A back-to-school price war is in effect between Amazon and Best Buy, with Apple's 1.....»»
Achieving quantum memory in the notoriously difficult X-ray range
Light is an excellent carrier of information used not only for classical communication technologies but also increasingly for quantum applications such as quantum networking and computing. However, processing light signals is far more complex, compar.....»»
Quantum computing: Finding solutions by the people for the people
PEARC24 launched its first Workshop on Broadly Accessible Quantum Computing (QC) as the full conference began, July 22, in Providence, RI. Led by NCSA's Bruno Abreu and QuEra's Tomasso Macri, 30+ participants included quantum chemists, system adminis.....»»
High nitrogen input promotes the redistribution of new organic carbon to deeper soil layers
Exogenous reactive nitrogen input has a profound effect on the carbon cycle of terrestrial ecosystems. Most current research on soil organic carbon (SOC) dynamics in relation to nitrogen input has focused predominantly on the surface soil layers. How.....»»
Exploring the impact of attentional uniqueness and attentional allocation on firm growth
According to the attention-based view, a firm's actions and growth performance are directly influenced by its attentional allocation to specific issues. The consequences of organizational attention are reflected in the firm's strategic decision-makin.....»»
The link between fuzzy images and quantum fields
Mathematical solutions to thorny quantum problems can be found more quickly by exploiting the correspondence between the statistical methods used in deep learning and techniques for implementing quantum simulations, a team led by a RIKEN researcher h.....»»
Amazon launches $849 M3 MacBook Air, $399 AirPods Max, $699 Apple Watch Ultra 2 deals
Today's Apple discounts at Amazon mark the return of Prime Day pricing (and some better-than-Prime Day deals) on MacBooks, AirPods, Apple Watch, iPads and more.New limited-time deals are in effect this Monday as Amazon ramps up its back-to-school sal.....»»