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Researchers at Rice University found that stretching ultrathin ruthenium dioxide at the atomic level triggers altermagnetism—a rare magnetic property absent in bulk form—potentially enabling faster, denser RAM and more efficient next-generation memory devices.
IBM and University of Chicago researchers used 70 error-corrected qubits to run a complex quantum computation in 15 minutes, cutting error rates tenfold—something classical computers couldn't replicate or verify.
A 350 MW off-grid microgrid will power a major Ohio AI data center, bypassing grid connection wait times. Operated by Veolia, the system combines gas engines, battery storage, and medium-voltage infrastructure for 24/7...
China halving its oil imports after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz kept prices near $100 instead of the predicted $150-$200, giving Beijing unexpected leverage over global energy markets.
Astronomers confirmed the first known pair of supernova remnants from binary stars using 16 years of Fermi data, with coincidental pairing odds between 1-in-100 and 1-in-1,000. This could enable accurate supernova energy...
IBM launched a quantum advantage tracker, showing three verified results where quantum computers outperformed classical ones using different error-reduction methods. Though not yet practical, these noise-reduction techniques...
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Curiosity rover has captured images of honeycomb-shaped polygons in Gale Crater, which may offer clues about Mars' ancient climate and its potential to have supported life.
ITER's fusion reactor hit a milestone with its sixth of nine core modules installed—two-thirds of the plasma chamber complete. The 1,100-ton installation finished six months early, moving the projected completion date to mid-2027.
Koch challenges the idea that the brain generates consciousness, proposing it may be a fundamental feature of reality. Drawing on Integrated Information Theory and cases like near-death experiences, he advocates exploring...
The Phoebus cartel's 1,000-hour bulb lifespan limit wasn't purely profit-driven—longer-lasting bulbs run cooler, producing dimmer, inefficient light, so manufacturers capped lifespan to optimize brightness and efficiency.
NASA's Curiosity rover recently photographed millions of tiny honeycomb-shaped polygons on Mars, unlike anything seen at this scale before. Scientists are analyzing the patterns, which may reveal clues about Mars's ancient,...
Developed in 2010, a robotic gripper uses a vacuum to jam coffee-filled latex into a rigid shape around objects, requiring no cameras or sensors. It handles fragile items like eggs and is already used in industrial settings.
Astronomers have discovered a possible companion star orbiting Betelgeuse, the red giant in Orion. Nicknamed Betelgeuse B, the star is two to three times the sun's mass and may influence how Betelgeuse explodes as a supernova.
Researchers in China have developed a laser-based system that wirelessly recharges drones mid-flight, converting 38.49% of laser energy into electricity via an under-wing receiver, though real-world testing and safety challenges...
Theo-Conjecture AI solved a 35-year-old Erdős math problem, proving a simple graph calculation reliably tracks prime numbers at scale. It also unexpectedly discovered a second-order convergence term no mathematician had...
Researchers discovered unique pinwheel-like diffraction patterns when shining lasers at nanoscale versions of the "Hat" tile—the shape that solved the 2023 "Ein Stein" single-tile, non-repeating pattern problem—suggesting new...
Hongqi's new battery prototype charges from 10% to 70% in under 4 minutes, outpacing BYD's 5-minute record. It uses advanced chemistry and adaptive cooling to cut internal resistance by 15%, though no production timeline exists.
Owning a pet doesn't necessarily boost your health, according to a Swiss study of 2,300 adults. Researchers found no difference in loneliness or life satisfaction between pet owners and non-owners—relationship quality mattered...
Geometric reasoning isn't uniquely human—baboons, macaques, preschoolers, and adults all use similar shape-matching strategies, suggesting this ability evolved gradually across species rather than emerging as an entirely new...
USC research shows gut signals travel via the vagus nerve to trigger acetylcholine release in the hippocampus, strengthening food-related memories based on nutritional value. Chronic poor nutrition weakens this pathway,...
DeepMind disbanded its Nobel Prize-winning AlphaFold team, losing key talent to Anthropic, as it shifts focus toward Gemini-powered AI systems aimed at broadly automating scientific research.
X-rays have been successfully taken in orbit for the first time, enabling in-space medical diagnosis. This breakthrough significantly reduces a key barrier to deep-space missions, where astronauts lack access to Earth-based...
Using advanced modeling, Zanskar revived a failing New Mexico geothermal plant by drilling an 8,000-foot well into a deeper reservoir, more than doubling electricity output—suggesting many U.S. geothermal sites may be vastly...
A 25-year-old mystery about how particles wobble in magnetic fields may have been a false alarm — a 2021 theory update eliminated the discrepancy, casting doubt on earlier experimental results.