Quantum holds the key to secure conference calls
The world is one step closer to ultimately secure conference calls, thanks to a collaboration between Quantum Communications Hub researchers and their German colleagues, enabling a quantum-secure conversation to take place between four parties simult.....»»
Google"s sycamore quantum chip beats classical computers running random circuit sampling
A team of engineers, physicists and quantum specialists at Google Research has found that reducing noise to a certain level allows the company's sycamore quantum chip to beat classical computers running random circuit sampling (RCS)......»»
Finely regulated luminescent Ag-In-Ga-S quantum dots with green-red dual emission toward white LEDs
Semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) materials have shown great potential for applications in lighting and display fields due to their wide color gamut, adjustable emission wavelength, high quantum efficiency, high color saturation, and low processing co.....»»
New study reveals key players in global transshipment, boosting seafood transparency
Fish taxies—refrigerated cargo vessels or reefers that function as mobile ports for fishing boats—are frequently described as weak links in the traceability of the seafood value chain. For the first time, research has identified the owners of all.....»»
Apple Intelligence privacy features: Here’s what you should know
Apple Intelligence is launching later this month, bringing a first wave of AI features to your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. But as with all AI technology, the matter of privacy is a key one to pay attention to. How does Apple Intelligence handle user priva.....»»
Xbox plans to set up shop on Android devices if court order holds
Google has already said it plans to appeal the ruling that would let Xbox in. After a US court ruled earlier this week that Google must open its Play Store to allow for third-part.....»»
Illinois governor calls on Stellantis to get moving on Belvidere reopening
“There is every opportunity to begin the restart at Belvidere, and there is no time to waste,” the governor said......»»
Harnessing quantum principles: Phased arrays within phased arrays for smarter, greener indoor optical wireless networks
Imagine a future where indoor wireless communication systems handle skyrocketing data demands and do so with unmatched reliability and speed. Traditional radio frequency (RF) technologies like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are beginning to struggle, plagued by.....»»
Scientists use light to visualize magnetic domains in quantum materials
When something draws us in like a magnet, we take a closer look. When magnets draw in physicists, they take a quantum look. Scientists from Osaka Metropolitan University and the University of Tokyo have successfully used light to visualize tiny magne.....»»
A quantum material could be the future of high-energy X-ray imaging and particle detection
Scintillators are detectors that make high-energy X-rays or particles visible through flashes of light to form an image. Their many applications include particle physics, medical imaging, X-ray security and more......»»
EU adopts Cyber Resilience Act to secure connected products
The EU Council has adopted the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), a new law that aims to make consumer products with digital components safe(r) to use. CRA requirements The CRA outlines EU-wide cybersecurity standards for digital products, i.e. products tha.....»»
Physicists reveal nonlinear transport induced by quantum geometry in planar altermagnets
In recent years, many physicists and materials scientists have been studying a newly uncovered class of magnetic materials known as altermagnets. These materials exhibit a unique type of magnetism that differs from both conventional ferromagnetism an.....»»
Unlocking the power of cryptographic agility in a quantum world
In this Help Net Security interview, Glen Leonhard, Director of Key Management at Cryptomathic, discusses the role of cryptographic agility in mitigating risks posed by quantum computing. Cryptographic agility enables organizations to seamlessly tran.....»»
Key gene discovered for regulating rice grain length
Recently, a research team led by Professor Wu Yuejin from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, discovered a key gene that can influence rice grain length by regulating cell proliferation, the RGL2 gene. This pr.....»»
European forest plants are migrating westwards: Research suggests nitrogen is the main cause
New research reveals nitrogen pollution, and to a lesser extent climate change, unexpectedly as the key driver behind surprising westward shifts in the distribution of plants......»»
Animal social interactions could speed up evolution
Scientists typically predict how species evolve by looking at their genes and the environment they live in, but new research from the University of Aberdeen has highlighted a key factor that's often overlooked: social interactions, where the genes of.....»»
World"s highest-voltage gun accelerates electrons from zero to 80% the speed of light
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have designed and tested the world's highest voltage polarized electron gun, a key piece of technology needed for building the world's first fully polarized Electron-I.....»»
Tesla is about to unveil a robotaxi, but timeline shows Elon Musk has long overpromised
A key selling point for Teslas has long been the promise of full autonomy via a software update. Here's a timeline of those unfulfilled promises since 2014......»»
Genetic mechanism unlocks a key secret behind disease infection in crops
Researchers have unraveled a key genetic mechanism behind the way pathogens infect crops, leading to new strategies for breeding resistant crop varieties against other pathogens carrying the same genetic mechanism......»»
Indonesia biomass drive threatens key forests: Report
Indonesia's push to add wood-burning to its energy mix and exports is driving deforestation, including in key habitats for endangered species such as orangutans, a report said Thursday......»»
Snowflake dance analysis could improve rain forecasts
The key to more accurate rainfall predictions may lie in the intricate dance of falling snowflakes, a new study has found......»»