Random twists of place: How quiet is quantum space-time at the Planck scale?
Fermilab scientists have been conducting experiments to look for quantum fluctuations of space and time at the smallest scale imaginable according to known physics. At this limit, the Planck length, our classical notions of space and time break down......»»
Lastwall Quantum Shield delivers protection against Q-Day threats
Lastwall launched Quantum Shield, a quantum resilient product that protects conventional network infrastructures with the latest quantum cryptographic standards. Lastwall is backed by Blue Bear Capital, BlueWing Ventures, and 18 West Capital Partners.....»»
How scientists build rotatory machines with molecules
Machines have evolved to meet the demands of daily life and industrial use, with molecular-scale devices often exhibiting improved functionalities and mechanical movements. However, mastering the control of mechanics within solid-state molecular stru.....»»
Wind tunnel study shows hypersonic jet engine flow can be controlled optically
What if the future of space travel were to look less like Space-X's rocket-based Starship and more like NASA's "Hyper-X," the hypersonic jet plane that, 20 years ago this year, flew faster than any other aircraft before or since?.....»»
Visual explanations of machine learning models to estimate charge states in quantum dots
A group of researchers has successfully demonstrated automatic charge state recognition in quantum dot devices using machine learning techniques, representing a significant step toward automating the preparation and tuning of quantum bits (qubits) fo.....»»
NASA picks SpaceX to carry ISS to its watery graveyard after 2030
NASA on Tuesday said it had picked SpaceX to build a vessel to carry the International Space Station back through Earth's atmosphere and on to a final resting place in the Pacific Ocean after it is retired in 2030......»»
"Power rivalry in space": China lunar mission fuels US misinformation
A historic lunar mission has demonstrated China's growing scientific prowess, but the feat has set off a torrent of misinformation targeting the United States that researchers say reflects their bitter competition in space......»»
Evidence of Apple’s Private Cloud Compute for AI first surfaced in iOS 16.4
9to5Mac last year found evidence of a new “ComputeModule” device class hidden in the iOS 16.4 beta SDK. At the time, we speculated that it could be either a Raspberry Pi type device. It turns out that Apple’s recently announced Private Cloud Co.....»»
SpaceX will help to crash the International Space Station
The space station faces a dramatic end when it ends operations in about six years from now, and SpaceX will help to make it happen......»»
Looking for atmospheres in the ultimate quest for extraterrestrial life
To look for atmospheres around planets outside our solar system is to look for extraterrestrial life. Astronomist Sebastian Zieba has used data from the James Webb Space Telescope to study small rocky exoplanets but found no aliens yet. However, his.....»»
NASA"s Juno probe gets a close-up look at lava lakes on Jupiter"s moon Io
New findings from NASA's Juno probe provide a fuller picture of how widespread the lava lakes are on Jupiter's moon Io and include first-time insights into the volcanic processes at work there. These results come courtesy of Juno's Jovian Infrared Au.....»»
When is Amazon Prime Day 2024? Date, start time, what to buy in July
When is Prime Day in July? All you need to know about Amazon's upcoming sale......»»
New Understandings of Food, Fat, Fitness and Evolution
Quantum observers, migrating mangroves, the deep history of an asteroid and understanding appetite in this issue of Scientific American.....»»
July/August 2024: Three New Books, Reviewed
A riveting quest to map the world; quantum physics in a four-act drama; climate solutions that show what we’re doing right.....»»
Can AI Save Schrödinger’s Cat?
Outcomes in quantum mechanics depend on observations. But must the observer be human?.....»»
China Returns First-Ever Samples from the Moon’s Far Side
China’s Chang’e 6 mission has successfully returned samples from the moon’s far side, opening a new phase of the nation’s lunar space race with the U.S......»»
Mars Sample Return Will Change How We See Life on Earth
Despite an eye-watering price tag, bringing pieces of Mars back to Earth promises to revolutionize our understanding of life’s place in the early solar system.....»»
Extreme Wildfires Are Twice as Common as They Were 20 Years Ago
Extreme wildfires are increasing in frequency and intensity globally, data show for the first time.....»»
Scientists are getting closer to proving the multiverse exists
The universe is a massive place, with galaxies well beyond our own. However, some also hypothesize that there may be more than one universe. The … The post Scientists are getting closer to proving the multiverse exists appeared first on BGR......»»
Hands-on: The Beats Pill is back and better than ever
Following the recent launches of the Solo Buds and Solo 4, Beats is back with one more thing. This time, it’s the return of the iconic Beats Pill wireless speaker. The new Beats Pill retains the iconic pill-shaped design and packs a few interesting.....»»
Future trends in cyber warfare: Predictions for AI integration and space-based operations
In this Help Net Security interview, Morgan Wright, Chief Security Advisor at SentinelOne, discusses how AI is utilized in modern cyber warfare by state and non-state actors. AI enhances decision-making speed and precision for state actors, facilitat.....»»