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Inter­act­ing polarons

“In physics, quasiparticles are used to describe complex processes in solids. In ultracold quantum gases, these quasiparticles can be reproduced and studied. Now, for the first time, Austrian scientists led by Rudolf Grimm have been able to observe in experiments …

Major milestone achieved in new quantum computing architecture

“Breakthrough realized for retaining quantum information in a single-electron quantum bit Argonne and partners attained a major milestone toward quantum computing based on single-electron qubits: nearly a thousand-fold increase in coherence time and a first demonstration of scale-up. Coherence stands …

Microchip Showcases Expanded RISC-V-Based Solutions, Partnerships and System Design Tools

“New BeagleBoard hardware and system on module (SoM) products to be featured, as well as AI/ML solutions and industrial edge solutions suite Will present keynote highlighting new advancements in Intelligent Edge compute and security paradigms based on RISC-V …

NASA’s Voyager Team Focuses on Software Patch, Thrusters

“The efforts should help extend the lifetimes of the agency’s interstellar explorers. Engineers for NASA’s Voyager mission are taking steps to help make sure both spacecraft, launched in 1977, continue to explore interstellar space for years to come …

New flagship brings together excellence in quantum technology

“The Research Council of Finland has selected four centres of excellence to the Finnish Flagship Programme. The flagships combine high-quality research, societal impact and strong collaboration with businesses and other actors in society. The Research Council of Finland will fund …

NIST Team Develops Highest-Resolution Single-Photon Superconducting Camera

“Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and their colleagues have built a superconducting camera containing 400,000 pixels — 400 times more than any other device of its type. Superconducting cameras allow scientists to capture very weak …

Plant-based isn’t just about burgers anymore

“A team of University of Waterloo researchers has created smart, advanced materials that will be the building blocks for a future generation of soft medical microrobots. These tiny robots have the potential to conduct medical procedures, such as biopsy, and …

Renesas Develops Cost-Effective, Highly Accurate and Robust Induction Motor Position Sensing Technology

“Magnetic-Free Dual-Coil Technology Provides High Resolution, Precision and Reliability for Motor Position Sensors Used in Robotics, Industrial and Medical Devices. Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced an inductive position sensor (IPS) technology …

Rocks may hold key to storing intermittent renewable energy, expanding its use

“Sandia National Laboratories is collaborating with New Mexico-based CSolPower LLC to develop an affordable method of storing energy from renewable sources. The primary goal of the partnership is to transition to zero-carbon solar and wind energy for generating electricity. “You …

Scientists Discover Molten Layer Covering Martian Core

“New NASA InSight research reveals a liquid silicate ‘blanket’ wrapped around Mars’ core, leading to new clues about the planet’s evolutionary history and the loss of its potential to sustain life. NASA’s InSight mission to Mars helped scientists …