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  Boston MA (SPX) Jan 15, 2025 Quantum computing promises to solve complex problems exponentially faster than a classical computer, by using the principles of quantum mechanics to encode and manipulate information in quantum bits (qubits). Qubits are the building blocks of a quantum computer. One challenge to scaling, however, is that qubits are highly sensitive to background noise and control imperfections, which introduce errors into the quantum operations and ultimately limit the complexity and duration of a quantum algorith ... read more |
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NASA grant awarded to enhance AI-driven satellite weather forecastingUniversity Park PA (SPX) Jan 14, 2025 A research initiative led by the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) has secured a two-year, $1.23 million grant from NASA to enhance atmospheric and oceanic forecasting. ... more  
Nick Sokol: Growing a sustainable futureOak Ridge TN (SPX) Jan 14, 2025 A healthy global food supply requires healthy soil, which requires fertilizer to replace and or enhance the nutrients found in the soil. Many farmers use synthetic fertilizers, which are produced fr ... more 
Physicists measure quantum geometry for the first timeBoston MA (SPX) Jan 14, 2025 MIT physicists and colleagues have for the first time measured the geometry, or shape, of electrons in solids at the quantum level. Scientists have long known how to measure the energies and velocit ... more 
Pixxel kickstarts Firefly constellation for climate actionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 14, 2025 Pixxel, a California-based company specializing in advanced space technology, has launched the first three satellites of its Firefly constellation as part of the Transporter-12 rideshare mission by ... more |
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The beauty and danger of Solar Storms on Planet EarthVilnius, Lithuania (SPX) Jan 15, 2025 Solar storms, with their awe-inspiring displays like the aurora borealis, have captivated humans for centuries. However, these phenomena, caused by solar flares - intense bursts of energy from the S ... more |
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The new era of infrastructure maintenance using satellite dataTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 14, 2025 The rapid growth of urban populations is intensifying challenges in maintaining critical infrastructure, exacerbated by extreme weather conditions. Large-scale facilities, such as waste landfills, f ... more 
Transforming earth observation data into water security solutions for AfricaParis, France (SPX) Jan 15, 2025 The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is driving significant advancements in addressing Africa's water security challenges through its Digital Innovations for Water Secure Africa (DIWA ... more  
Unlocking the potential of lithium-sulfur batteriesLemont IL (SPX) Jan 14, 2025 Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are an integral part of society, from cellphones and laptops to electric vehicles. While Li-ion batteries have been a major success to date, scientists worldwide are r ... more  
TikTok notifies US users of shutdown as Trump seeks last-ditch solutionWashington (AFP) Jan 19, 2025 TikTok warned users in the United States late Saturday that the app would soon become "temporarily unavailable" as a law banning it in the country was set to take effect - though President-elect Donald Trump said he was considering a reprieve. ... more |
Rome shoppers take pot luck in 'blind sale' of unclaimed packagesRome (AFP) Jan 18, 2025 Benedetta slid a manicured nail through the sellotape of a mystery package to unwrap a garden hoe and earbuds. Her friend discovered she had bought some sort of harness. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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The video games bedeviling Elon MuskSan Francisco (AFP) Jan 17, 2025 Skepticism rages about whether Elon Musk actually put in the hours to become a top player of video games "Diablo IV" and "Path of Exile 2." ... more 
Gamers tear into Musk for 'faking' video game prowessWashington (AFP) Jan 17, 2025 Elon Musk's self-proclaimed persona as a top-class gamer took a thrashing on Friday, as video game enthusiasts mercilessly mocked the tech billionaire following a disastrous performance in a livestream. ... more  
US to tighten trade rules to hit low-cost China shipmentsWashington (AFP) Jan 17, 2025 The United States unveiled a new rule Friday to tighten an exemption allowing low-value imports to enter the country duty-free, taking aim at Chinese shipments that might be benefiting from it. ... more 
Thailand seeks to quell fears of Chinese touristsBangkok (AFP) Jan 17, 2025 Thailand sought to dampen safety concerns among potential Chinese tourists on Friday as fears mounted over reported kidnappings on the Thai-Myanmar border. ... more |
US Treasury nominee says Trump can usher in 'economic golden age'Washington (AFP) Jan 16, 2025 Donald Trump's nominee for Treasury chief spoke Thursday of ushering in "a new economic golden age," as he faced grilling by lawmakers about the incoming US administration's agenda. ... more  
New tools analyze Pollock paintings with 2D multifractal methodsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 17, 2025 Analyzing variability in one-dimensional time series, such as temperature changes or exchange rates, has long benefited from multifractal methods. Now, researchers have extended these techniques to ... more 
On the path to defining a new secondBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 20, 2025 The future of timekeeping is being reshaped by optical atomic clocks, which operate with laser frequencies roughly 100,000 times faster than the microwave frequencies of caesium clocks, the current ... more  
Robots should be repurposed to combat e-waste crisisLondon, UK (SPX) Jan 17, 2025 Researchers from the University of Bristol and the University of West England have urged the robotics industry to focus on developing robots that can be reprogrammed and repurposed for alternative t ... more |
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Flexible electronics integrated with paper-thin structure for use in spaceUrbana IL (SPX) Jan 17, 2025 Being lightweight is essential for space structures, particularly for tools used on already small, lightweight satellites. The ability to perform multiple functions is a bonus. To address these char ... more 
New chainmail-like material could be the future of armorChicago IL (SPX) Jan 17, 2025 In a remarkable feat of chemistry, a Northwestern University-led research team has developed the first two-dimensional (2D) mechanically interlocked material. Resembling the interlocking links ... more 
Researchers make wearable materials that generate power and improve comfortLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 16, 2025 Researchers have developed innovative wearable materials that not only generate electricity through human movement but also enhance user comfort. This advancement stems from an in-depth study of mat ... more 
New material reveals unconventional superconductivity hallmarkTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 20, 2025 Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a novel superconducting material by blending iron, nickel, and zirconium. The resulting polycrystalline alloy exhibits superconducting pro ... more |
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US Department of Energy invests $107 million in fusion energy innovationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 17, 2025 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has allocated $107 million to support six projects under its Fusion Innovative Research Engine (FIRE) Collaboratives. This initiative, alongside progress in the M ... more |
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UT secures $20 million grant for fusion materials researchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 17, 2025 The University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Tickle College of Engineering has received a $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance materials development for nuclear fusion systems ... more  
Explained: Generative AI's environmental impactBoston MA (SPX) Jan 20, 2025 In a two-part series, MIT News explores the environmental implications of generative AI. In this article, we look at why this technology is so resource-intensive. A second piece will investigate wha ... more  
From lab to field: CABBI pipeline delivers oil-rich sorghumOmaha NB (SPX) Jan 20, 2025 Researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) have developed a new sorghum variant that can outperform soybeans in oil production, with great potential as a cle ... more 
Seed sized signal amplifier designed for future space missionsParis, France (SPX) Jan 20, 2025 Smaller than a strawberry seed, a compact signal amplifier has been developed by the European Space Agency (ESA) to bridge a crucial technological gap, paving the way for advanced radar and telecomm ... more |
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