World-first test sends information through light beams without loss
A laser beam shot across a university campus may have just solved one of telecommunication’s oldest problems. Researchers…
First full-stack neutral-atom quantum computer debuts with 50 qubits
Japan’s first operational full-stack neutral-atom quantum computer, which packs approximately 50 qubits at launch and could eventually reach…
Tiny quantum defects in diamonds to unlock the secrets of the universe
Researchers in the US have launched a USD 1 million project to develop quantum sensors by using the…
World-first wooden turbine blade plant aims to tackle fiberglass waste
A German startup is moving forward with plans to build the world’s first large-scale factory for wooden wind…
Biosolar roof boosts energy output, reduces urban heat: Study
A new study shows that pairing native rooftop gardens with solar panels cools urban areas, boosts renewable energy…
Engineer’s 88-pound trebuchet makes projectile fly at supersonic speeds
UK-based engineer Tom Stanton has successfully built a trebuchet that can send projectiles flying at supersonic speeds. Although,…
New US-designed mesh mimics tangled seaweed to capture microplastics
A team of US scientists has developed a biodegradable mesh inspired by tangled seaweed that can capture microplastics…
SpaceX veteran on how rocket tech could solve Earth’s water crisis
Spacecraft have to survive launch, operate flawlessly in orbit, and return safely to Earth. Jonathan Criss spent over…
Advanced US nuclear detector takes first beam to aid national security
A next-generation nuclear detection system that could aid US national security efforts has logged its first operational measurements…
US develops two-knob quantum simulator with precise thermal control
Scientists in the US have developed a novel way to control temperature inside a trapped-ion quantum simulator that…
US scientists reveal hidden magnetism in ultrathin quantum material
A team of U.S. researchers has uncovered evidence of a newly proposed form of magnetism in an ultrathin…
New quantum heat engine produces work and refrigeration at same time
A collaboration of researchers across international borders observed an anomalous thermal effect that allows quantum systems to absorb…