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Sydney physicists use code to reduce quantum error in logic gates

“First time such codes applied to real quantum technology Scientists at the University of Sydney have for the first time demonstrated improvement in quantum computers by using codes designed to detect and discard errors in the logic gates of such …

The Random Anti-Laser

“The concept of the laser can be time-reversed: the perfect light source then becomes the perfect light absorber. Scientists at TU Wien have found a way to build such an anti-laser, based on random scattering. The laser is the perfect …

This solar panel is the first in the world to store both electricity and heat

“Moreover, researchers have succeeded in increasing its output dramatically by providing the panel with its own cooling system. All over the world people are moving to the cities. This increases the demand for eco-friendly and locally-sourced electricity, and is the …

Ultra-Light and Strong Drones Possible through New 3D Printing Innovation

“Mechanical Strength Improved by 1600% while Weight Reduced by 50% A collaborative team of researchers from Khalifa University, Kingston University, and the University of Liverpool have leveraged the unique capabilities of additive manufacturing – or 3-dimensional (3D) printing – to design ultra-strong …

Volvo to test full-size driverless bus in Singapore

“Sweden’s Volvo Buses and Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) on Tuesday unveiled a full-size autonomous electric bus for testing this year in the city state. High-density Singapore has been encouraging the development of driverless technology in hopes that …

Welding breakthrough could transform manufacturing

“Scientists from Heriot-Watt University have welded glass and metal together using an ultrafast laser system, in a breakthrough for the manufacturing industry. Various optical materials such as quartz, borosilicate glass and even sapphire were all successfully welded to metals like …

Climate rewind: Scientists turn carbon dioxide back into coal

“Researchers have used liquid metals to turn carbon dioxide back into solid coal, in a world-first breakthrough that could transform our approach to carbon capture and storage. The research team led by RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, have developed a …

Controllable electron flow in quantum wires

“Princeton University researchers have demonstrated a new way of making controllable “quantum wires” in the presence of a magnetic field, according to a new study published online today in the journalNature. The researchers detected channels of conducting electrons that form …

D-Wave Previews Next-Generation Quantum Computing Platform

“D-Wave Systems Inc., the leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, today announced a preview of its next-generation quantum computing platform incorporating hardware, software, and tools to accelerate and ease the delivery of quantum computing applications. Reflecting years of …

Delivering the Future: FedEx Unveils Autonomous Delivery Robot

“Delivering the Future: FedEx Unveils Autonomous Delivery Robot FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced today a development in cutting-edge delivery solutions to meet the rapidly changing needs of consumers the FedEx SameDay Bot an autonomous delivery device designed to help retailers …