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Quantum Internet Demonstrations Debut in Three Cities

It’s a “big deal” to demonstrate entangled quantum networks outside a lab.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamMay 24th, 2024

Physicists confirm quantum entanglement persists between top quarks, the heaviest known fundamental particles

An experiment by a group of physicists led by University of Rochester physics professor Regina Demina has produced a significant result related to quantum entanglement—an effect that Albert Einstein called "spooky action at a distance.".....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

When quantum dots meet blue phase liquid crystal elastomers

Circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) materials have attracted tremendous attention for their potential applications in many fields, such as molecular sensors, information encryption, and optical storage. So far, using cholesteric liquid crystals (.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Quantum entangled photons react to Earth"s spin

A team of researchers led by Philip Walther at the University of Vienna carried out a pioneering experiment where they measured the effect of the rotation of Earth on quantum entangled photons. The work, published in Science Advances, represents a si.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

The rent is too dang high in Cities: Skylines 2, so the devs nuked the landlords

It was getting so bad, people were actually suggesting building more homes. Enlarge / Remember, folks inside those polygons: If your housing feels too expensive, spend less money on resource consumption. It's just math. (credit:.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Microsoft delays Recall again, won’t debut it with new Copilot+ PCs after all

Recall will go through Windows Insider pipeline like any other Windows feature. Enlarge / Recall is part of Microsoft's Copilot+ PC program. (credit: Microsoft) Microsoft will be delaying its controversial Recall feature.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympics to debut high-level breakdancing—and physics in action

Two athletes square off for an intense dance battle. The DJ starts spinning tunes, and the athletes begin twisting, spinning and seemingly defying gravity, respectfully watching each other and taking turns showing off their skill......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

How the health of honeybee hives can inform environmental policies in Canadian cities

In recent years, there has been a notable surge in Canada and around the world in the popularity of urban beekeeping. Driven by a heightened awareness of the vital role of pollinators and the practice's increasing recognition, more Canadians than eve.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

Cities with housing shortages are converting empty office buildings into apartments—here"s what they"re learning

It took a global pandemic to convince American businesses that their employees could work productively from home, or a favorite coffee shop. Post-COVID-19, employers are struggling to find the right balance of in-office and remote work. However, hybr.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

Liquid crystal source of photon pairs opens path to new generation of quantum sources

Spontaneous parametric down-conversion (SPDC), as a source of entangled photons, is of great interest for quantum physics and quantum technology, but so far it could be only implemented in solids......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

Taylor Swift made "ground shaking" UK debut: Seismologists

Taylor Swift fans literally made the earth move as the US singer-songwriter began her UK tour, the British Geological Survey said on Thursday, with seismic activity recorded six kilometers (nearly four miles) away......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

Exploring online morality in the context of evolved human responses

In a review article in PNAS Nexus, Claire Robertson and colleagues explore how human morality, which evolved in the context of small in-person groups, functions on the internet with over five billion users......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

New theory links quantum geometry to electron-phonon coupling

A new study published in Nature Physics introduces a theory of electron-phonon coupling that is affected by the quantum geometry of the electronic wavefunctions......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

Apple stock hits new record high after Apple Intelligence reveals

One day after the WWDC 2024 keynote, and the debut of Apple Intelligence, Apple's stock price has hit a record high price, reaching $207.15 at the close of market on Tuesday.Apple CEO Tim CookAs usual for Wall Street, the stock price for Apple dipped.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

The internet is a sticky mess, and Apple just gave us an AI mop

Apple knows we're deluged by information coming from every direction. Can AI help filter it for us, even as it contributes to the noise?.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

New technique could help build quantum computers of the future

Quantum computers have the potential to solve complex problems in human health, drug discovery, and artificial intelligence millions of times faster than some of the world's fastest supercomputers. A network of quantum computers could advance these d.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Tech solutions to limit kids" access to social media are fraught with problems, including privacy risks

A campaign to block children's access to social media to limit online harm and unhealthy internet use is picking up momentum in Australian politics. The current age limit for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is 13, but some state gove.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

iOS 18 makes an 11-year-old iPhone feature exciting again

An iPhone feature essentially untouched by Apple since it debut has received a big makeover in iOS 18......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Pseudomagic quantum states: A path to quantum supremacy

A new study in Physical Review Letters (PRL) introduces the concept of pseudomagic quantum states, which appear to have high stabilizerness (or complexity) and can move us closer to achieving quantum supremacy......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Apple"s Journal app is getting new features in iOS 18, but it"s still not on iPad

Apple has announced a handful of new features coming to its Journal app this fall, but for reasons only it knows, the company hasn't announced any plans to bring it to iPad.Journal in iOS 18Apple's Journal app made its debut on the iPhone in December.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

"Quantum optical antennas" provide more powerful measurements on the atomic level

Similar to how a radio antenna plucks a broadcast from the air and concentrates the energy into a song, individual atoms can collect and concentrate the energy of light into a strong, localized signal that researchers can use to study the fundamental.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024