Michelle Simmons on building quantum computers one atom at a time
Before quantum computing became a global race, Michelle Simmons was already working at the atomic limits of silicon,…
Russia claims new 72-qubit quantum computer hits 94% accuracy level
Researchers at the Russian state Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom and Lomonosov Moscow State University have developed a prototype…
US superconducting breakthrough could power simple quantum computers
Researchers at the University of Buffalo could add a ‘superconducting’ twist to magnetic hard drives and random access…
Russia patents space station with artificial gravity as ISS era ends
While the International Space Station (ISS) prepares for a watery grave in 2030, Russia is looking up —…
Sweden launches wind-powered car park built from old turbine blades
Sweden has made great progress on its long-standing renewable energy waste issue after recently launching a car park…
China’s new ceramic won’t fail even if frozen, twisted, or torched
Researchers from the Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics in China have reportedly developed a new ceramic that can…
US lab creates clear window gel that traps heat to cut energy loss
A new, thin insulator has been designed to boost the energy efficiency of windows by blocking heat. Designed…
Hybrid matter that behaves like both liquid and solid discovered
Researchers have unveiled a startling discovery: not all atoms in a liquid are jostling around. Some, it turns…
Unitree’s H2 humanoid robot knocks out its droid boxing rival
Unitree Robotics, the Chinese firm that first captured global attention with its agile robot dogs and viral videos,…
Hexatic phase melting observed in real-time in ultra-thin materials
Researchers from the University of Vienna have observed what happens when ultra-thin materials melt in unprecedented detail. Their…
Self-destructing plastic achieved with built-in ‘on/off’ switch
Researchers from Rutgers University have figured out a way to make plastics that can be programmed to self-destruct.…
Chinese model helps humanoid robots adapt to tasks without training
Researchers from Wuhan University have developed a new framework that could help robots manipulate objects more easily. Introduced…