Generating graph states of atomic ensembles via photon-mediated entanglement
Graph states, a class of entangled quantum states that can be represented by graphs, have been the topic of numerous recent physics studies, due to their intriguing properties. These unique properties could make them particularly promising for quantu.....»»
Atomic diffusion technique could lead to mass production of metal nanowires
A group from Nagoya University in Japan has created a new technique for growing the tiny metal nanowires (NWs) that are expected to be used in next-generation electronics. Their results suggest a way to mass produce pure metal NWs, which has until no.....»»
Roblox announces AI tool for generating 3D game worlds from text
New AI feature aims to streamline game creation on popular online platform. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images via Getty Images) On Friday, Roblox announced plans to introduce an open source generative AI tool that will allow.....»»
Wildfires tear through western US during heat wave
Wildfires fueled by soaring temperatures in the western United States have scorched thousands of acres, forcing hundreds of families to flee, US officials said Monday......»»
Scalable, multi-functional device lays groundwork for advanced quantum applications
Researchers have demonstrated a new multi-functional device that could help advance the scalability of solid-state color centers, enabling them to be used in larger and more complex quantum computers and networks. As efficient photon-spin interfaces,.....»»
Exploring how income, race and design affect pedestrian casualties
Pedestrian fatalities in the United States have increased more than 50% over the last decade, with 1 in 6 traffic deaths involving pedestrians. Programs like Vision Zero and Safe Systems focus on making transportation safe for vulnerable users, prima.....»»
47 states fail to meet the ideal ratio of chargers to EVs, report says
Only the District of Columbia and three states — Vermont, Massachusetts and Rhode Island — have the prime ratio of electric vehicles to public chargers, according to the report by Here Technologies and SBD Automotive......»»
Harnessing the power of AI for climate change impact assessment
As climate change continues to intensify, the world is seeing an increase in the number and intensity of climate- and weather-related disasters. The UN member states need to develop urgent mitigation and adaptation actions based on reliable climate c.....»»
Theoretical research establishes unified way to quantify vital quantum properties
The foundation of nearly all quantum information applications—such as computation and communication—rely on the quantum properties of superposition and entanglement......»»
Dangerous heat wave intensifies in US Southwest
A punishing heat wave gripping California and parts of the southwestern United States was intensifying Thursday as forecasters warned of dangerous temperatures......»»
New mRNA and gene editing tools offer hope for dengue virus treatment
Dengue virus, a painful and sometimes fatal mosquito-borne infection well known in tropical countries, is surging rapidly across the planet. Now, 4 billion people live in places at risk for the disease, like the southeastern United States, which does.....»»
Minitruck, van import enthusiasts wary of potential restrictions in certain states
Kei vehicle owners voiced support for the tiny trucks and vans at the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's board of directors meeting in July......»»
US disinformation researcher laments "incredible witch hunt"
Understanding disinformation has emerged as a lightning rod in the United States ahead of the November election, with academics and think-tanks facing lawsuits by right-wing groups and subpoenas from a Republican-led congressional committee......»»
Researchers: J.D. Vance got "single cat women" all wrong—our study shows they wouldn"t vote for him anyway
The Trump/Vance ticket seems to have a problem attracting the support of women voters. In fact, recent polling shows women in the battleground states report 17 points less support for the Trump/Vance ticket than men......»»
Study: Creative idea generation at work leads to indulgent behaviors afterwards
Generating creative ideas at work tasks employees with thinking expansively and being open to thoughts and concepts they haven't previously considered. Which, of course, provides significant benefits to business because it can lead to new and innovat.....»»
The 15 top methane-emitting nations lack policies to rein them in
While the United States and China have taken important steps to reduce their methane emissions, other significant producers of the potent greenhouse gas rarely have concrete national plans to mitigate it, according to a new University of Maryland ana.....»»
Entangled photon pairs enable hidden image encoding
Researchers at the Paris Institute of Nanoscience at Sorbonne University have developed a new method to encode images into the quantum correlations of photon pairs, making it invisible to conventional imaging techniques. The study is published in the.....»»
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: September 4, 2024
Cyber Systems Operations United States Air Force | USA | On-site – View job details The United States Air Force is looking for a Cyber Systems Operations Specialist to design, install, and support systems to ensure they operate proper.....»»
Bird flu reaches cows in California, the country’s largest milk producer
The highly pathogenic strain has now spread to 197 herds in 14 states. Enlarge / A cow grazes in a field at a dairy farm on April 26, 2024, in Petaluma, California. (credit: Getty | Justin Sullivan) The outbreak of H5N1.....»»
Research reveals huge volume of sports gambling advertising on social media in the US
Sports fans are being bombarded daily with gambling advertising via social media in the United States—and the majority of ads could be in breach of regulations, according to a new study......»»
Cold-atom simulator demonstrates quantum entanglement between electronic and motional states
Researchers from the Institute for Molecular Science have revealed quantum entanglement between electronic and motional states in their ultrafast quantum simulator, generated by the repulsive force due to the strong interaction between Rydberg atoms......»»