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China unveiled Origin Tianji 4.0, a quantum control system supporting over 500 qubits. This fourth-generation system marks a major step toward industrial-scale quantum computing in China, enabling more efficient control and readout of quantum chips. It lays the foundation for mass production of hundred-qubit quantum computers and advances China's position in the global quantum technology race.
Google has partnered with Elementl Power to develop three advanced nuclear projects in the U.S., each producing at least 600 megawatts of clean energy. The agreement supports the growing power needs of data centers and AI...
Wärtsilä's new ship-based carbon capture system, tested successfully on a commercial vessel, can reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 70% and costs $54-76 per ton of CO₂ captured, supporting maritime decarbonization efforts.
Scientists have developed a potent antivenom using antibodies from Tim Friede, a snake collector who has survived hundreds of venomous bites. The treatment, combining an existing drug with Friede's antibodies, protects mice...
El Agente Q, a new AI system, uses natural language prompts to autonomously perform quantum chemistry computations, combining language models with specialized tools to plan and execute multi-step tasks with high success rates.
Researchers have created BabyBot, a soft robotic infant that simulates early feeding behaviors and oral motor development. With a sensorized mouth, soft tongue, and neural circuits, it replicates infant responses to food textures...
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Chinese researchers developed a secure 1 Tbps data transmission system over 1,200 km of fiber, using encrypted light signals and unique patterns for each data burst, potentially enhancing security for data centers and future...
Researchers from Chinese universities have developed a 9 cm-long, 25-gram shape-shifting robot capable of flying and ground movement. Using heat-reactive polymer actuators, the device can change shape to adapt to different...
U.K. researchers have developed a groundbreaking technique for recycling fuel cells using soundwaves. The method efficiently separates valuable catalyst materials and fluorinated polymer membranes (PFAS) from catalyst-coated...
Amazon's new robot, Vulcan, uses touch sensors and AI to handle objects delicately in fulfillment centers, improving efficiency and worker safety while operating at high and low levels in Spokane and Hamburg.
Researchers discovered an unexpected interface layer between tantalum metal and sapphire substrate in superconducting qubits, potentially hindering quantum computer performance. The layer's properties, including oxygen...
A groundbreaking 11-mile quantum communications link has been established between two Rochester universities, marking a significant step towards secure, scalable quantum networks. Using single photons transmitted over fiber-optic...
Astronomers have identified a potential new planet in our solar system using infrared satellite data. The object, detected at around 700 AU from the Sun, may not be the hypothesized "Planet Nine" but could represent a different...
Washington State University scientists developed a new process to produce low-cost sugar from crop waste like corn stalks. Using ammonium sulfite-based alkali salts, they efficiently break down cellulosic biomass into sugar for...
AI technology deciphered the author and title of a charred Roman scroll buried for nearly 2,000 years after Mount Vesuvius erupted. Using scans and AI analysis, researchers identified the text as "On Vices" by Philodemus. This...
Stratolaunch successfully completed two test flights of its reusable hypersonic vehicle, Talon-A2, in December and March. The flights, part of the MACH-TB program, aim to increase hypersonic testing frequency for the U.S....
Physicists discovered that removing atoms from graphene in clean conditions causes rippling, increasing its stretchability and flexibility, which could lead to new wearable electronics applications and ways to regulate graphene's...
Machine learning revealed that melting of thin noble gas and metal layers between graphene sheets depends on the number of layers, potentially impacting future quantum computing technologies.
India's DRDO successfully tested its Stratospheric Airship Platform, a high-altitude balloon for Earth observation. The prototype reached 17km altitude during a 62-minute flight in Madhya Pradesh. This "spy in the sky" offers...
A Canadian startup plans to convert asbestos mine waste in Quebec into EV battery materials and carbon storage, processing 300,000 tons of tailings yearly starting in 2027 to create valuable products while neutralizing toxic...
Researchers at Georgia Tech are exploring origami-inspired materials that can transition between rigid and flexible states. This innovative approach could lead to advancements in heart stents, airplane wings, and running shoes....
A humanoid robot malfunctioned during testing at a Chinese factory, violently flailing its arms and legs. The Unitree H1 model, priced at 650,000 yuan, reportedly experienced a coding error, causing it to thrash unpredictably and...
Cable bacteria discovered in Oregon's Yaquina Bay use nickel-based fibers to conduct electricity, forming long filaments that act as natural wiring in sediment and offer potential for environmental cleanup and bioelectronics.
Scientists have solved a longstanding problem in nuclear fusion research, developing a method to prevent high-energy particles from escaping fusion reactors. The symmetry theory approach enables faster design of leak-proof...