Researchers call for a new measurement of time for tunneling particles
In an amazing phenomenon of quantum physics known as tunneling, particles appear to move faster than the speed of light. However, physicists from Darmstadt believe that the time it takes for particles to tunnel has been measured incorrectly. They pro.....»»
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.....»»
"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.....»»
Researchers just solved AI’s biggest conundrum
That's roughly the draw of a 100W light bulb, and a 50x improvement over the 700W that an NVIDIA H100 GPU consumes......»»
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.....»»
Researchers find genetic stability in a long-term Panamanian hybrid zone of manakins
We often think of species as separate and distinct, but sometimes they can interbreed and create hybrids. When this happens consistently in a specific area, it forms what's known as a hybrid zone. These zones can be highly dynamic or remarkably stabl.....»»
Researchers built AI models that use less power than a light bulb
That's roughly the draw of a 100W light bulb, and a 50x improvement over the 700W that an NVIDIA H100 GPU consumes......»»
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......»»
Book Review: Are The Wild Animals in Your Backyard a Nuisance or Neighbors?
Call off the pest control and learn to live with wildlife.....»»
Contributors to Scientific American’s July/August 2024 Issue
Writers, artists, photographers and researchers share the stories behind the stories.....»»
Teens’ Mental Health May Improve When They Help Others
Volunteering in community programs can reduce youth depression and anxiety, researchers are beginning to learn.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
It’s a Great Time to Buy an Apple AirTag
Need to replace an AirTag? Thinking about buying Apple’s popular accessory for the first time? Now might be the right time to do so. With the summer travel season in full swing, it’s a great time to consider buying one of Apple’s tr.....»»
Future risk of coral bleaching set to intensify globally, researchers say
An international team of researchers led by the University of Adelaide has projected future marine heat waves will cause coral reefs to be at severe risk of bleaching for longer periods than previously seen......»»
Study demonstrates that a process that turns off DNA transcription can, paradoxically, also turn it on
Researchers led by Kannosuke Yabe, Asuka Kamio, and Soichi Inagaki of the University of Tokyo have discovered that in thale cresses histone H3 lysine-9 (H3K9) methylation, conventionally thought to be a mark of turning off gene transcription, can als.....»»
Time-compression in electron microscopy: Terahertz light controls and characterizes electrons in space and time
Scientists at the University of Konstanz in Germany have advanced ultrafast electron microscopy to unprecedented time resolution. Reporting in Science Advances, the research team presents a method for the all-optical control, compression, and charact.....»»
Researchers capture detailed picture of electron acceleration in one shot
Adjusting experimental methods achieved the first "single-shot" diagnosis of electron acceleration through a laser wakefield accelerator along a curved trajectory, according to a recent study led by University of Michigan researchers. The findings ar.....»»
Scientists discover next-generation system for programmable genome design
In a leap forward for genetic engineering, a team of researchers from the Arc Institute have discovered the bridge recombinase mechanism, a precise and powerful tool to recombine and rearrange DNA in a programmable way......»»
Unlocking the world of bacteria—researchers introduce new approach to make bacteria amenable to genetic engineering
Bacteria populate virtually every habitat on Earth, including within and on our own bodies. Understanding and engineering bacteria can lead to new methods for diagnosing, treating, and preventing infections. Additionally, it presents opportunities to.....»»