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Quantum computer made with diamond spin qubits achieves ultra-low error rates

Fujitsu and QuTech researchers have developed a diamond quantum chip with a record-low error rate below 0.1%. The chip uses diamond spin qubits, which operate at higher temperatures and are suitable for quantum networks. This advancement could improve quantum computation precision and accelerate progress in the field. The team aims to increase qubit count and develop optical interconnects to enhance the system...

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Mathematicians uncover the logic behind how people walk in crowds

When pedestrians deviate more than 13 degrees from a straight path, crowd movement can become chaotic, according to MIT research, which could inform the design of safer public spaces.

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Scientists find unusual gas on exoplanets, could be the biggest clue in alien hunt

Scientists propose searching for methyl halide gases on Hycean planets as a promising strategy to detect extraterrestrial life. These gases, produced by microbes on Earth, could accumulate in high concentrations on exoplanets...

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Unseen giant molecular cloud detected 23,000 light-years away in the Milky Way

Astronomers discovered a giant molecular cloud 23,000 light-years away in the Milky Way's central bar using the Green Bank Telescope. The cloud, designated M4.7-0.8, spans 195 light-years and has a mass 160,000 times that of the...

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Voyager’s slingshot maneuvers

NASA's Voyager missions became possible thanks to the 1961 discovery of gravitational assist maneuvers. This technique allowed spacecraft to gain significant speed by "stealing" momentum from planets, enabling exploration beyond...

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Basic Beginner MATLAB For Engineers

MATLAB is a high-level programming environment for numerical computing, visualization, and algorithm development, widely used by engineers and scientists. It specializes in matrix operations and offers toolboxes for various...

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China’s spacesuit prove their durability in Tiangong’s extravehicular missions

Chinese astronauts have successfully used Feitian spacesuits for multiple extravehicular activities (EVAs) outside the Tiangong space station, exceeding their expected 15-EVA lifespan. Weighing 286 pounds and costing $4.14...

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World’s longest: 436-feet, 73-ton heavy offshore wind turbine blade loaded in China

China loaded a record-breaking 436-foot-long, 73.8-ton wind turbine blade onto a ship at Yangzhou Port, showcasing advancements in wind energy equipment logistics. This milestone highlights China's dominance in offshore wind,...

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China’s magnesium-powered scramjet breakthrough nearly doubles thrust at Mach 6

Chinese researchers developed a new scramjet afterburner that nearly doubles thrust at Mach 6 and high altitudes by injecting magnesium powder into exhaust gases. This creates secondary combustion, boosting overall thrust by...

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Ocean currents that can generate 2.5 times more power than wind farms identified

Ocean current energy research reveals high-potential areas off Florida and South Africa, with power densities up to 2,500 watts per square meter, covering 190,000 square miles globally and offering consistent power, despite...

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Looking for elusive quantum particles? Try a bad metal, researchers suggest

Researchers discovered unexpected optical properties in the "bad metal" molybdenum oxide dichloride, including the presence of hyperbolic plasmon polaritons. These quasiparticles, which can focus light beyond the diffraction...

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Transparent solar tech sets new efficiency record with 12.3% power conversion rate

The new transparent solar cell, developed by international researchers, combines perovskite and organic layers to achieve 12.3% efficiency and 30% transparency, making it suitable for integration into building windows without...

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Very accurate pi approximation

A highly accurate approximation for π uses the formula 3 log(640320) / √163, correct to 15 decimal places. This approximation is closely related to Ramanujan's constant, which is famously almost an integer, and can be derived...

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This launcher is about to displace the V-2 as Germany’s largest rocket

Isar Aerospace's first Spectrum rocket is set to launch from Norway, marking the first orbital launch attempt from Western Europe. The German startup aims to inject competition into the European launch market and boost Europe's...

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China’s PLA uses DeepSeek AI in non-combat roles, battlefield deployment possible

The Chinese military has implemented DeepSeek AI for medical and training support, with plans to potentially expand its use to battlefield intelligence and decision-making in the future.

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Scientists create biodegradable detergent using wood and corn components

The new plant-based detergent, derived from wood fibers and corn protein, surpasses chemical cleaners at higher concentrations, effectively removing stains without residue while providing an eco-friendly alternative to...

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Supernova graveyard? 10 million years ago, neutron stars crashed on Earth, reveal traces

Earth may be a "supernova graveyard" containing debris from ancient cosmic explosions. Scientists found traces of radioactive plutonium in deep-sea samples, believed to be remnants of a kilonova explosion between two neutron...

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China’s breakthrough solid-state deep ultraviolet laser could transform chipmaking

Chinese researchers have developed a new solid-state deep ultraviolet laser emitting light at 193 nm, the critical wavelength for advanced chip lithography. Unlike current systems, it doesn't require toxic gases, offering...

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Radio jets stretching 6 mn light-years in spiral galaxy sparks mass extinction fear

Astronomers found huge radio jets in a spiral galaxy, suggesting the Milky Way's central black hole could emit similar jets if activated, potentially disrupting Earth's energy balance and causing mass extinctions.

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IntuiCell augments off the shelf quadruped with a ‘digital nervous system’

IntuiCell's real-time learning system, demonstrated by a quadruped robot learning to stand through trial and error, aims to create machines that learn like biological systems, potentially enabling human-level AI without large...

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How Metabolism Can Shape Cells’ Destinies

Cell metabolism significantly influences cell fates during early embryonic development, challenging the idea that genes alone dictate specialization. Studies show metabolites can affect gene activity and cell differentiation,...

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Scientists work on self-repairing material to protect fusion reactors from heat damage

Magnum-PSI at DIFFER tests materials for future fusion reactors by simulating extreme conditions in its 15-meter vacuum chamber. Researchers are exploring self-healing liquid metal layers to protect reactor walls from intense...

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Can Earth’s Rotation Be a Power Source? Physicists Debate Bold New Idea

Physicists claim they can generate electricity from Earth's rotation through its magnetic field using a specially designed device. The controversial experiment produced a tiny voltage, but if verified and scaled up, it could...

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Breakthrough thin films made with water, oil in just a minute using low-cost process

UNIST researchers created a quick, cheap method to produce porous, strong, and flexible thin films using water, oil, and nanoparticles in a Pickering emulsion, potentially improving production of various devices without toxic...

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