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Magnetic Revolution: Diamonds and Rust Rewrite Physics Textbooks
The researchers observed that magnetic monopoles in hematite emerge through the collective behavior of many spins (the angular momentum of a particle).
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Building a Computer With a Single Atom
New studies broaden the perspectives on what constitutes a "computer" and how small a computational unit can be.
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The Dawn of Solid-State Quantum Networks
Researchers demonstrated high-visibility quantum interference between two independent quantum dots connected by approximately 300-kilometer/186.4-mile optical fibers...
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AI Material Learns Behaviors, Adapts to Changing Conditions
University of California, Los Angeles engineers have developed a new class of material.
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Algae-Powered Soft Devices Glow in the Dark When Squished or Stretched
The devices can be recharged with light.
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100 Times Longer Than Previous Benchmarks – A Quantum Breakthrough
Quantum computing engineers have set a new standard for silicon chip performance.
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Uncovering Hidden Patterns: AI Reduces 100,000-Equation Quantum Physics Problem to Four Equations
Scientists trained a machine learning tool to capture the physics of electrons moving on a lattice using far fewer equations than would typically be required, without...
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Surprising Bacterial Nanowire Discovery May Lead to Living, Self-Repairing Electrical Circuits
Cooling speeds up electrons in bacterial nanowires.
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Unexpected Semiconductor Properties Revealed by Innovative New Tool
Discovery reveals the role of oxygen impurities in semiconductor properties.
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Ancient Namibian Gemstone Holds Key to Future Quantum Computers
Hamid Ohadi of the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of St Andrews said: "Making a quantum simulator with light is the holy grail of science."
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New Chip Can Prevent Hackers From Extracting Hidden Information From Smart Devices
Engineers build a lower-energy chip that can prevent hackers from extracting hidden information from a smart device.
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Ultrathin Materials Lead to Big Advance in Quantum Computing
Using ultrathin materials to reduce the size of superconducting qubits may pave the way for personal-sized quantum devices.
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Solving Superconducting Mystery with Supercomputer Computations
A multi-institutional team of researchers has demonstrated that phonons contribute to superconductivity in copper-based materials.
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New Silicon Carbide Qubits Bring Us One Step Closer to Quantum Networks
Chromium defects in silicon carbide may provide a new platform for quantum information.
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Milestone in Quantum Computing With Error Correction
Scientists have integrated high-fidelity operations on encoded quantum data with a scalable framework for repeated data stabilization.
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Superconducting Silicon-Photonic Chip Developed for Quantum Communication
The researchers resolved a long-standing challenge in quantum optics.
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Supercomputer Simulations Provide Clue to Missing Planets Mystery
Researchers in Japan used the world's most powerful astronomical supercomputer to simulate a planet moving away from its initial formation site.
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Machine Learning System Gives Robots Social Skills
A new machine-learning system helps robots understand and perform certain social interactions.
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Autonomous Robotic Rover Provides New Insight Into Life on the Deep Abyssal Seafloor
Autonomous robotic rover helps scientists with long-term monitoring of deep-sea carbon cycle and climate change.
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