Quantum computing progress: Higher temps, better error correction
Amazon, IBM, and traditional silicon makers all working toward error correction. Enlarge (credit: vital) There's a strong consensus that tackling most useful problems with a quantum computer will require that the compute.....»»
A new paradigm for control of quantum emitters—modulating and encoding quantum photonic info on a single light stream
A U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) multi-disciplinary team developed a new paradigm for the control of quantum emitters, providing a new method for modulating and encoding quantum photonic information on a single photon light stream......»»
Fundamental quantum model recreated from nanographenes
The smallest unit of information in a computer is the bit: on or off, 1 or 0. Today, the world's entire computing power is built on the combination and interconnection of countless ones and zeros. Quantum computers have their own version of the bit:.....»»
Discovery challenges existing theories of magnetism in kagome metals
A discovery by Rice University physicists and collaborators is unlocking a new understanding of magnetism and electronic interactions in cutting-edge materials, potentially revolutionizing technology fields such as quantum computing and high-temperat.....»»
25 km quantum network link between Dutch cities represents a key advance
An international research team led by QuTech has demonstrated a network connection between quantum processors over metropolitan distances. Their result marks a key advance from early research networks in the lab towards a future quantum internet. The.....»»
Quantum simulator could help uncover materials for high-performance electronics
Quantum computers hold the promise to emulate complex materials, helping researchers better understand the physical properties that arise from interacting atoms and electrons. This may one day lead to the discovery or design of better semiconductors,.....»»
AI training method can drastically shorten time for calculations in quantum mechanics
The close relationship between AI and highly complicated scientific computing can be seen in the fact that both the 2024 Nobel Prizes in Physics and Chemistry were awarded to scientists for devising AI for their respective fields of study. KAIST rese.....»»
Apple launches entry MacBook Pro 14-inch with M4 chip, 16GB RAM, better battery life, more
Apple has unveiled a new M4 MacBook Pro, and just like the M3 last year, there’s a new 14-inch entry model along with two higher-cost premium versions. Here are all the details on the more budget-friendly, entry 14-inch MacBook Pro. more….....»»
Apple shows off new M4 MacBook Pro lineup in final announcement video of the week
In the final instalment of this week’s announcements, Apple has posted a 17-minute event video unveiling the new M4 MacBook Pro lineup. The MacBook Pro lineup spans an entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4, as well as higher-end 14-inch and 16.....»»
Three pathways to achieve global climate and sustainable development goals
Sustainable lifestyles, green-tech innovation, and government-led transformation each offer promising routes to make significant progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement, according to a new study by the Pot.....»»
The faces of disaster: Social vulnerability spotlighted in dataset
Natural hazards like hurricanes can take a higher than average toll on life and property on certain population groups, such as the elderly. A dataset that highlights vulnerable populations in hazard mitigation plans was awarded a 2024 DesignSafe Data.....»»
How a classical computer beat a quantum computer at its own game
Earlier this year, researchers at the Flatiron Institute's Center for Computational Quantum Physics (CCQ) announced that they had successfully used a classical computer and sophisticated mathematical models to thoroughly outperform a quantum computer.....»»
Soybean domestication linked to higher mesophyll conductance for increased photosynthesis
In a new study conducted by the Realizing Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency (RIPE) project, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looked back in time at soybean growth and discovered that modern plants have increased mesophyll.....»»
Trust and risk in the AI era
55% of organizations say the security risks for their business have never been higher, according to Vanta. Yet the average company only dedicates 11% of its IT budget to security — far from the ideal allocation of 17%, according to business and IT.....»»
US math teachers view student performance differently based on race and gender
Teachers report thinking that if girls do better in math than boys, it is probably because of their innate ability and effort. But they also report that when boys do well in math, it is more likely due to parental support and society's higher expecta.....»»
Hospitals adopt error-prone AI transcription tools despite warnings
OpenAI’s Whisper tool may add fake text to medical transcripts, investigation finds. On Saturday, an Associated Press investigation revealed that OpenAI's Whisper transcription.....»»
visionOS 2.1 brings stability & bug fixes to Apple Vision Pro
Apple's visionOS 2.1 update brings crucial bug fixes and stability improvements to Apple Vision Pro, laying the groundwork for even more immersive spatial computing experiences.visionOS 2.1 brings stability & bug fixes to Apple Vision ProThe company.....»»
Is Apple Vision Pro a "first year flop" or tomorrow, today?
Critics are, as they do, having a field day preannouncing Apple's purported plans to "cancel" or "discontinue" the first iteration of its Apple Vision Pro Spatial Computing platform.But what is Apple really doing with its immersive headset? Is Vision.....»»
Top 10 strategic technology trends shaping the future of business
The ethical and responsible use of technology is fast becoming part of the mandate for CIOs, as organizations balance the need for progress with the protection of stakeholders’ trust and well-being, according to Gartner. “This year’s top strate.....»»
Future Apple Watches could tell you if you’re at risk for diabetes
Apple has been working on a way to measure blood sugar levels without using a needle, and it looks like some progress has been made......»»
Saturday Citations: Reading comprehension; revisiting tardigrade orthodoxy; restoring universal symmetry
This week, physicists suggested that quantum entanglement may be really, really fast rather than instantaneous, and could be measured at an attosecond scale. Paleontologists discovered a fossilized mammal in Colorado that may have lived alongside din.....»»