Probabilistic algorithms for Ising machines from optimization to generative AI
Mohseni, N., McMahon, P. L. & Byrnes, T. Ising machines as hardware solvers of combinatorial optimization problems. Nat.…
Anthropic’s AI biolab finds ‘CRISPR-like’ DNA in viruses. What’s next?
AI agents trawling through genomic data spotted sequences of DNA (artist’s illustration) reminiscent of those in bacterial CRISPR…
Safety and security of large language models in healthcare
Gommers, J. et al. Interval cancer, sensitivity, and specificity comparing AI-supported mammography screening with standard double reading without…
Quantum Computer Solves a Problem in 15 Minutes That Classical Methods Can’t Practically Compute
Scientists used a new error correction method to encode 70 logical qubits and solve a problem that is…
WHAT’S UP IN THE SKY: A look at the stars of Harry Potter | Astronomy
Today: One minor Harry Potter character actually has two well-known star names: Regulus Arcturus Black, the brother of…
Artificial intelligence for representing and characterizing quantum systems
Van Damme, J. et al. Advanced CMOS manufacturing of superconducting qubits on 300 mm wafers. Nature 634, 74–79…
Researchers are building computers that run on brain organoids — but have neglected a major ethical issue
The workings of the brain are often compared to those of a computer. Some researchers are testing this…
UKZN student to represent South Africa at international entrepreneurship competition
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) student Chwayita Momoza has been selected to represent South Africa at the Middle East,…
WHAT’S UP IN THE SKY: Microwaves from outer space | Astronomy
Today: Let’s learn about Capella. It is the fourth brightest star we can see in Ellensburg. It is…
Physicists Solve a “Quantum-Only” Problem Using an Ordinary Laptop
Tensor networks enable researchers to tackle quantum physics problems previously thought to be solvable only by quantum computers.…
Students are Ditching Computer Science as AI Job Fears Grow
Goldman Sachs has found the first clear evidence that college students are steering away from majors exposed to…
College students are swapping coding for healthcare: Goldman Sachs
College students are beginning to eschew AI-exposed majors in favor of fields associated with stronger job growth, according…