The experimental demonstration of topological dissipation in photonic resonators
So far, physicists have primarily studied topological phases in conservatively coupled systems. These are systems with dynamics that do not dissipate and a phase space that does not shrink over time. They are in stark contrast with dissipative system.....»»
Progressive quantum leaps—high-speed, thin-film lithium niobate quantum processors driven by quantum emitters
Scalable photonic quantum computing architectures require photonic processing devices. Such platforms rely on low-loss, high-speed, reconfigurable circuits and near-deterministic resource state generators. In a new report now published in Science Adv.....»»
Researchers review AI advantages in drug research and development
Scientists have long been challenged by the complex process of drug discovery and development, with investments that often go unrewarded. However, with the advancement of experimental technology and computer hardware, artificial intelligence (AI) has.....»»
Cooler Master’s bizarre gaming shoe costs a cool $6,000
Custom PCs often come in strange shapes, and Cooler Master’s new shoe-shaped Sneaker X arrives hot on the heels of its previous experimental gaming efforts......»»
A spontaneous topological Hall effect driven by a non-coplanar antiferromagnetic order in van der Waals materials
Ferromagnets are materials that become magnetized and remain so while they are exposed to an external magnetic field. In these materials, electric currents typically induce a so-called transverse Hall voltage (i.e., a voltage resulting from the defle.....»»
First experimental evidence showing correlation between molecular fluctuation and ligand binding
Researchers at Kanazawa University report in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences high-speed atomic force microscopy experiments that show how ligands associated with stimulating and suppressing activation of the TRPV1 protein increase.....»»
The challenges and promises of climate lawsuits
Suing governments and fossil fuel companies is a key tool in the climate change battle. Enlarge / Shareholders of the Swiss National Bank (SNB), join a demonstration against the central bank's investments in the East African Crud.....»»
Heat dissipation in high demand for AI servers
Heat dissipation for servers is in high demand due to the popularity of AI, according to Spencer Shen, chairman of cooling module maker Asia Vital Components (AVC)......»»
YouTube could be getting a real-time translator in the future
An experimental AI dubbing service that translates speech in real-time is being rolled out to a select few Google partners......»»
Electron re-collision tracked in real time
The motion of an electron in a strong infrared laser field is tracked in real time by means of a novel method developed by MPIK physicists and applied to confirm quantum-dynamics theory by cooperating researchers at MPI-PKS. The experimental approach.....»»
Time-resolved crystallography for the masses
Scientists from four research institutes in the Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld have joined forces to develop a ground-breaking experimental setup. Their new Spitrobot greatly simplifies observing changes in proteins as they carry out their functions.....»»
Study shows having a criminal record does not mean a person is intrinsically immoral
Assuming that people with a criminal record are inherently more inclined to break the rules is wrong, according to a paper published in the Journal of Experimental Criminology by Joachim Vosgerau (Bocconi) and Sarah Kuehn (Slippery Rock University of.....»»
Inside the Secretive Life-Extension Clinic
Longevity evangelists are injecting people with experimental gene therapies. There are no guarantees—and no refunds......»»
Lithography-free photonic chip offers speed and accuracy for artificial intelligence
Photonic chips have revolutionized data-heavy technologies. On their own or in concert with traditional electronic circuits, these laser-powered devices send and process information at the speed of light, making them a promising solution for artifici.....»»
Developing multiple concentration gradients for single cell–level drug screening
The potential to isolate and regulate the biodynamics of single cells is significant in drug design and screening. However, pre-existing experimental reports in single-cell drug screening must yet provide multiple-dose gradient studies, to accurately.....»»
A model system of topological superconductivity mediated by skyrmionic magnons
Topological superconductors are superconducting materials with unique characteristics, including the appearance of so-called in-gap Majorana states. These bound states can serve as qubits, making topological superconductors particularly promising for.....»»
Researchers discover new radiation effects in photonic time crystals
A team led by Professor Huanan Li and Professor Jingjun Xu of the School of Physics of Nankai University, in collaboration with the team led by Professor Andrea Alù of the Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC) of the City University of New York an.....»»
Scientists create a longer-lasting exciton that may open new possibilities in quantum information science
In a new study, scientists have observed long-lived excitons in a topological material, opening intriguing new research directions for optoelectronics and quantum computing......»»
Van der Waals integration permits novel hetero-integrated photonic devices and flexible optical applications
Today, electronic and photonic devices are ubiquitous in smart phones, computers, light sources, sensors, and communications. To underpin the demand for optoelectronic applications, functional materials are essential. For instance, silicon is require.....»»
From textbook to telescope: Campus observatory adds shine to astrophysics courses
A low-cost, high-value observatory with a passing resemblance to a garden shed has been set up in the grounds of the University of Bath. The observatory is proving to be a game-changing experimental tool for undergraduates studying events in space, s.....»»
Researchers reveal acoustic topological corner anomaly
Topological acoustics provides a new approach for manipulating acoustic waves using the novel wave transport phenomenon. In less than a decade, it has provided a series of promising new ideas for the directional control of acoustic field......»»