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Researchers describe spin-boson systems to configure quantum devices

Many of today's quantum devices rely on collections of qubits, also called spins. These quantum bits have only two energy levels, the "0" and the "1." However, spins in real devices also interact with light and vibrations known as bosons, greatly com.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMay 24th, 2024

Secrets of Maya child sacrifice at Chichén Itzá uncovered using ancient DNA

After analyzing the remains of 64 ancient sacrificed individuals, most of whom were children, researchers have revealed new details about human sacrifice at the ancient Maya site of Chichén Itzá......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated News6 hr. 22 min. ago

Light-Based Chips Could Help Slake AI"s Ever-Growing Thirst for Energy

Optical neural networks, which use photons instead of electrons, have advantages over traditional systems. They also face major obstacles......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated News12 hr. 22 min. ago

How do brainless creatures control their appetites?

Separate systems register when the animals have eaten and control feeding behaviors. Enlarge (credit: CHOKSAWATDIKORN / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY) The hydra is a Lovecraftian-looking microorganism with a mouth surrounded by.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 15th, 2024

How do brainless creatures control their appetites

Separate systems register when the animals have eaten and control feeding behaviors. Enlarge (credit: CHOKSAWATDIKORN / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY) The hydra is a Lovecraftian-looking microorganism with a mouth surrounded by.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 15th, 2024

Here Are the Apple Devices Getting Left Behind on Old Software This Fall

A slew of Apple devices will be left behind on older software when the company releases its new batch of operating systems this fall. When Apple confirmed iPadOS 18, macOS 15 Sequoia, and watchOS 11, it outlined devices that will, and won’t, ma.....»»

Category: mobileSource:  gottabemobileRelated NewsJun 15th, 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

iOS 18 isn"t any more of a cheater"s operating system than Android has been

Social media "influencers" are inventing scenarios and features for iOS 18 that they're screaming makes it the prime operating systems for cheaters. This is more ignorant than normal.TikTokers have turned on Apple over iOS 18's app-hiding feature. Fo.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Strong coupling and catenary field enhancement in the hybrid plasmonic metamaterial cavity and TMDC monolayers

Researchers in the field of nanophotonics have spent significant time in recent years investigating fascinating concepts known as polaritons and/or plexcitons. These ideas revolve around the strong coupling of light photons and/or plasmons to exciton.....»»

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

Studying the changing landscape of forest management: Researchers take a humanities approach

Around 40% of forested land in the United States is privately owned, and for agencies tasked with preserving the nation's natural resources, collaborations with private landowners are not just a vast opportunity, but a necessity......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Researchers investigate presence of endangered sea cucumbers for sale in NYC food markets

After surveying food market retailers in three New York City Chinatown districts, Cornell researchers have found genetic evidence that some endangered species of sea cucumbers—considered a pricey but nutritious dried delicacy—are being sold to co.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Research highlights potential of photo-driven fin field-effect transistors

Infrared detectors are the core components of infrared detection systems and play an important role in fields such as night vision, remote sensing, and health monitoring. In this context, the utilization of mature silicon technologies to develop mini.....»»

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

Researchers reveal novel mechanism of enhanced P450 demethylase activity through engineered key gating residues

A crucial step in the degradation and utilization of lignin is the process of O-demethylation of lignin monomers, facilitated by O-demethylases. Current O-demethylases face challenges such as limited substrate specificity, unclear reaction mechanisms.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Study emphasizes trade-offs between arresting groundwater depletion and food security

A study by researchers from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), published in Nature Sustainability, reaffirms the world's growing dependence on depleting groundwater systems. Although efforts to slow down groundwater depletion n.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Researchers harvest acid from seawater to feed beneficial algae

From the air you breathe to the seafood you eat, marine algae have some involvement—they consume carbon dioxide and produce oxygen through photosynthesis and feed fish and shellfish. One day, marine algae could also be used to make widely available.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Researchers map genome of the last living wild horse species

University of Minnesota researchers have successfully mapped the complete genome of the endangered Przewalski's horse. Once extinct in the wild, the species now has a population of around 2,000 animals thanks to conservation efforts......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

New research finds biases encoded in language across cultures and history

In a new study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science, researchers share evidence that people's attitudes are deeply woven into language and culture across the globe and centuries......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Self-assembling and disassembling swarm molecular robots via DNA molecular controller

Researchers from Tohoku University and Kyoto University have successfully developed a DNA-based molecular controller that autonomously directs the assembly and disassembly of molecular robots. This pioneering technology marks a significant step towar.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

“Simulation of keyboard activity” leads to firing of Wells Fargo employees

With worker surveillance on the rise, vendors sell devices to fake keyboard and mouse movement. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Last month, Wells Fargo terminated over a dozen bank employees following an investigation int.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024