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Quantum system of just nine atoms outperforms network made up of thousands of nodes
For the first time, scientists turned quantum noise into a feature, enabling a tiny system to take on giant tasks.
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China’s new BYD EV claims 590-mile drive on single charge with 130 kWh battery
The full-size Great Tang SUV achieves a 17.1-foot turning radius.
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China’s new sensor could detect hidden US 18,000-ton nuclear submarines using gravity
This new superconducting gravity detector works outside labs, bringing submarine detection by gravity closer to reality.
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German scientists develop electrochemical method to coat fusion reactors with pure tungsten
Tungsten has a very low hydrogen over potential.
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Japanese scientists make ytterbium atomic clock that could detect dark matter
The system captured an orbital transition never before used in atomic timekeeping.
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Smartphone-powered water test detects waste contamination in under one minute
The device targets urobilin, a marker of waste contamination, and delivers reliable results in under a minute in field conditions.
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E-waste, circular economy, and the limits of regulation
Repair, reuse, refurbish, or recycle? Scott explains why keeping tech in use usually wins, except when efficiency upgrades change the equation.
15 hours ago
Scientists build quantum detector that measures microwave photons with 70% accuracy
A microwave photon is about 10,000 times weaker than optical photon, making it difficult to detect using conventional detectors.
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US scientists watch sunlight turn water into fuel in real time at nanoscale level
The study introduces a new way to watch photocatalysts work in real time.
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US plasma breakthrough resolves decades-old heat load mystery in nuclear fusion reactors
Accounting for core rotation’s influence on edge flows allows scientists to more accurately predict exhaust behavior.
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China’s new lightweight material could give 26% boost to aircraft, drone strength
By reducing weight while maintaining structural resilience, the new material could lead to lower-cost rocket launches and longer-range drone strikes.
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US firm’s 15 MW micro nuclear reactor advances toward deployment with landmark filing
Rather than a mere research prototype, the submission underscores the system’s readiness for industrial-scale rollout.
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‘World’s first’ perovskite solar roof tile developed, delivers energy efficiency of 12.4%
The used materials and processes are directly ready for industrial application.
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New quantum racetrack laser design could shrink lab spectrometers onto microchips
By solving long-standing stability issues, a racetrack laser architecture may enable chip-scale dual-comb spectrometers.
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Gold nanoparticle coating stops short-circuit spikes, boosts battery life to 6000 hours
New gold nanoparticle coating reduces dendrites and extends zinc battery life beyond 6000 hours.
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US Navy-certified rescue submarine can reach stranded crews worldwide in 96 hours
The rescue module can recover up to 16 people in a single mission.
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US firm advances nuclear fuel design with new assembly patent for next-gen reactors
The allowance covers Lightbridge’s proprietary spirally twisted, multi-lobed fuel technology.
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New error correction method could cut qubit needs for future quantum computers
The design uses gauge theory to process quantum information without collapse.
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World’s first solar-powered ambulance designed for remote healthcare needs
With Stella Juva, the team extends its vision into the field of sustainable healthcare.
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US firm making thorium-fueled nuclear reactors to file for NRC license under new regulations
Ampera’s reactor uses TRISO fuel that does not need to be refueled allowing continuous operation over decades.
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