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December 30, 2024
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First demonstration of quantum teleportation over busy Internet cables



Evanston IL (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Northwestern University engineers are the first to successfully demonstrate quantum teleportation over a fiber optic cable already carrying Internet traffic. The discovery, published in the journal Optica, introduces the new possibility of combining quantum communication with existing Internet cables - greatly simplifying the infrastructure required for for advanced sensing technologies or quantum computing applications. "This is incredibly exciting because nobody thought it was possible," s ... read more

SPACE MEDICINE
Tiny, wireless antennas use light to monitor cellular communication
Boston MA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Monitoring electrical signals in biological systems helps scientists understand how cells communicate, which can aid in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions like arrhythmia and Alzheimer's. ... more
TIME AND SPACE
Quantum walks offer a promising path forward in quantum computing
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Quantum walks, a concept leveraging quantum effects like superposition, interference, and entanglement, are redefining the possibilities of computation by exceeding the limitations of classical mode ... more
ROBO SPACE
Passed the Turing Test living in Turing Futures
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
A recent perspective published in the Nov. 13 issue of Intelligent Computing has highlighted how modern artificial intelligence systems have fulfilled Alan Turing's vision of machines capable of lea ... more
ENERGY TECH
Pioneering advancements in solid-state battery technology for energy storage
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Recent strides in solid-state battery technology are setting the stage for a transformative era in energy storage. These advancements hold promise for revolutionizing electric vehicles and renewable ... more
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Secure cryptographic framework enhances collaboration in offshore wind energy
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 27, 2024
The future of floating wind power, a vital frontier for deepwater offshore energy, is gaining momentum with a novel cryptographic framework designed to secure and streamline data sharing among stake ... more
ROBO SPACE
Startup's autonomous drones precisely track warehouse inventories
Boston MA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Whether you're a fulfillment center, a manufacturer, or a distributor, speed is king. But getting products out the door quickly requires workers to know where those products are located in their war ... more
ENERGY TECH
Stor4Build heats up thermal energy storage solutions for buildings, grid
Oak Ridge TN (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Throughout the United States, more than 100 million buildings tap into electrical energy to keep heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration units functioning. HVAC systems cause most o ... more
CAR TECH
Brazil views labor violations at BYD site as human 'trafficking'
Rio De Janeiro (AFP) Dec 28, 2024
Authorities in Brazil said Friday they were probing Chinese auto giant BYD and one of its contractors for suspected "trafficking" of Chinese workers who were building a factory in the South American country. ... more

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ENERGY TECH
Breakthrough new material brings affordable, sustainable future within grasp
Houston TX (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
While lithium-ion batteries have been the go-to technology for everything from smartphones and laptops to electric cars, there are growing concerns about the future because lithium is relatively sca ... more
TECH SPACE
Sustainable, cost-effective electric motors cut rare earth materials
College Station TX (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Ships, airplanes, wind turbines and electric vehicles rely on electric motors to operate. Since these motors are typically made with rare earth materials, they come with a multitude of environmental ... more
AEROSPACE
Several airlines cancel flights to Russia after Azerbaijan Airlines crash
Moscow (AFP) Dec 28, 2024
Several airlines have announced the suspension of flights to Russian cities, after Western experts and the US suggested the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines this week may have been caused by a Russian anti-aircraft missile. ... more
TRADE WARS
Trump sides with Musk in right-wing row over worker visas
Washington (AFP) Dec 29, 2024
Donald Trump weighed in Saturday in a bitter debate dividing his traditional supporters and tech barons like Elon Musk, saying that he backs a special visa program that helps highly skilled workers enter the country. ... more
CHIP TECH
Grapes enhance quantum sensor performance
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 27, 2024
Macquarie University researchers have discovered that ordinary supermarket grapes can amplify the performance of quantum sensors, paving the way for advancements in quantum technology. In a st ... more
TECH SPACE
HKUST unveils high-speed thermal-electric aerosol printer for piezoelectric biofilm production
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have introduced an advanced thermal-electric aerosol (TEA) printer that dramatically accelerates the production of piezoelec ... more
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EARTH OBSERVATION
Earth AI unveils new gold discovery near molybdenum project at Willow Glen
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Earth AI, a pioneer in AI-driven mineral exploration, has identified a significant gold system within its Willow Glen molybdenum-gold project in New South Wales, Australia. Using proprietary AI soft ... more
TECH SPACE
Unlocking new potential in 2D superconducting polymers
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 27, 2024
Researchers at Peking University's School of Materials Science and Engineering, under the leadership of Professor Jin-Hu Dou, have synthesized a groundbreaking non-van-der-Waals two-dimensional (2D) ... more
ENERGY TECH
'Capture the oxygen' strategy boosts lithium-ion battery lifespan
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 27, 2024
A team of researchers from POSTECH, led by Professor Jihyun Hong of the Department of Battery Engineering and Dr. Gukhyun Lim, has unveiled a key method to extend the durability of lithium-rich laye ... more
ROBO SPACE
OpenAI outlines plans to becoming for-profit company
Washington (AFP) Dec 27, 2024
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI laid out plans Friday for a new corporate structure shifting away from control by a non-profit - an issue of contention for the artificial intelligence trailblazer. ... more
TECH SPACE
Transforming education with virtual reality and artificial intelligence
College Station TX (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Dr. Donggil Song, an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution, is creating artificial intelligence (AI) applications and AI-based virtual reality ( ... more
ENERGY TECH
How everyday activities inside your home can generate energy
College Station TX (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
Passive interfaces, such as light switches or doorknobs, refer to hardware that can store energy, but the energy can only be used for the purpose it was intended. However, research is imagining new ... more
CARBON WORLDS
Construction materials and household items form long-term carbon sink
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
A significant portion of fossil-derived carbon is stored in human-made products, according to a study published on December 20 in Cell Reports Sustainability. Researchers estimate that approximately ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Nanotechnology discovery unlocks unique molecular interactions using light
Paris, France (SPX) Dec 28, 2024
Researchers at the University of Bologna, led by Prof. Alberto Credi, have developed an innovative method to manipulate molecular assembly using light energy. This approach allows for the creation o ... more
ROBO SPACE
Are we ready for the ethical challenges of AI and robots
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 28, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-enabled robots are rapidly integrating into everyday life, evolving from simple tools into entities that resemble human partners. This transformation brings criti ... more
TECH SPACE
Materials with unexpected electronic properties found in twisted layers
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 28, 2024
Researchers at the University of Groningen, in collaboration with international teams, have uncovered surprising electronic behavior in two-dimensional (2-D) materials with a "twist." These ultra-th ... more
TRADE WARS
UK study warns of perils in AI-driven 'intention economy'
London (AFP) Dec 30, 2024
Conversational artificial intelligence (AI) tools may soon "covertly influence" users' decision making in a new commercial frontier called the "intention economy", University of Cambridge researchers warned in a paper published Monday. ... more
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Physicists magnetize a material with light
Boston MA (SPX) Dec 26, 2024
MIT physicists have created a new and long-lasting magnetic state in a material, using only light. In a study appearing in Nature, the researchers report using a terahertz laser - a light sour ... more
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ENERGY TECH
Plasma heating efficiency in fusion devices boosted by metal screens
Princeton NJ (SPX) Dec 26, 2024
Heating plasma to the ultra-high temperatures needed for fusion reactions requires more than turning the dial on a thermostat. Scientists consider multiple methods, one of which involves injecting e ... more
CHIP TECH
Rice team advances quantum simulation for electron transfer understanding
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 26, 2024
Researchers at Rice University have achieved a significant milestone in quantum simulation by modeling molecular electron transfer processes using a trapped-ion quantum simulator. This innovative st ... more
AEROSPACE
Airbus US Space and Defense partners with Aerostar to advance stratospheric ISR technologies
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 26, 2024
Airbus U.S. Space and Defense and Aerostar successfully completed a joint Internal Research and Development (IRAD) stratospheric test flight as part of their Cooperative Research and Development Agr ... more
BIO FUEL
Breakthrough in sustainable energy with photochemical water oxidation
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 26, 2024
With the world pivoting toward renewable energy, the need for effective methods of producing clean energy has never been more urgent. Researchers are turning to photochemical water oxidation - a pro ... more
SOLAR DAILY
Buried interface engineering drives advances in tin-lead perovskite solar cell efficiency
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 26, 2024
A team led by Prof. Meng Li from Henan University's School of Nanoscience and Materials Engineering has unveiled an innovative approach to overcoming stability and efficiency challenges in tin-lead ... more
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