A new article examines the history of computing to help outline the direction of quantum research. It reports that quantum technology is advancing quickly, and that the major obstacles now involve expanding the systems to…
Researchers at Osaka University have developed a groundbreaking flexible optical sensor that works even when crumpled. Using carbon nanotube photodetectors and wireless Bluetooth technology, this sensor enables non-invasive analysis and holds promise for advancements in…
A new alloy could turn tomorrow’s vehicle scrap into America’s next manufacturing advantage. A large influx of aluminum auto body scrap is expected to move through recycling systems over the next ten years. Much of…
You might not know it from all the panic-inducing headlines out there, but Android is actually packed with practical and powerful security options. Some are activated by default and protecting you whether you realize it…
One thing’s for sure — that Apple is working on a foldable device. However, beyond that, people don’t seem to know much about Apple’s highly anticipated foldable smartphone. Some say that instead of an iPhone,…
Rendering of the photonic topological insulator developed in the study. Credit: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute researchers have developed the first topological quantum simulator device in the strong light-matter interaction regime that operates at…
You may think of Google Drive mostly as a cloud storage service, but it’s also the foundation for the company’s online productivity apps including Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides, where you can collaborate…
Researchers found that gold “super atoms” can behave like the atoms in top-tier quantum systems—only far easier to scale. These tiny clusters can be customized at the molecular level, offering a powerful, tunable foundation for…
HKUST engineers have set a new standard in refrigeration with their elastocaloric device, achieving a 75 K temperature lift and improving efficiency by 48%, using environmentally sustainable materials. HKUST’s new cooling device breaks world records…
Researchers have enhanced solar energy harvesting by developing organic semiconductors that offer a cheaper, more adaptable alternative to silicon. A recent breakthrough reveals these materials can achieve higher efficiencies through a unique mechanism where electrons…
