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Reducing noise in silicon quantum dots boosts calculation precision

“The quantum equivalents of computer bits can be manipulated quicker and more precisely by using techniques that liberate them from intrinsic ‘hyperfine noise’ Using ultrapure crystals of silicon and micromagnets, RIKEN researchers have demonstrated enhanced electrical control over the directions …

Researchers refute 20-year-old assumptions in solar cell production

“Research led by the University of Luxembourg investigated the manufacturing process of solar cells. The researchers proved that assumptions on chemical processes that were commonplace among researchers and producers for the past 20 years are, in fact, inaccurate. The physicists …

Researchers Use 3-D Printing to Create Metallic Glass Alloys in Bulk

“Researchers have now demonstrated the ability to create amorphous metal, or metallic glass, alloys on large scales using three-dimensional (3-D) printing technology, opening the door to a variety of applications – such as more efficient electric motors, better wear-resistant materials, higher …

Robotic collaboration in timber construction

“Researchers from ETH Zurich are using a new method for digital timber construction in a real project for the first time. The load-bearing timber modules, which are prefabricated by robots, will be assembled on the top two floors at the …

Robotics Reimagined: NVIDIA Releases Isaac SDK to Accelerate Creating Autonomous Machines

“The robotics revolution just shifted into high gear. In a move that will accelerate the development and deployment of robotics across a broad range of industries, NVIDIA announced the expansion of its Isaac platform to build robotics applications. Unveiled at …

Self-assembling, tunable interfaces found in quantum materials

“A potential revolution in device engineering could be underway, thanks to the discovery of functional electronic interfaces in quantum materials that can self-assemble spontaneously. Highly adaptive electronics could be created using quantum features A potential revolution in device engineering could …

Switching gears towards efficient datacenters with photonics

“How can we scale-up datacenters in such a way that they can handle more data at lower cost, while consuming less energy? At Eindhoven University of Technology, PhD student Gonzalo Guelbenzu developed strategies to process the same amount of data …

A new way to find better battery materials

“Design principles could point to better electrolytes for next-generation lithium batteries. A new approach to analyzing and designing new ion conductors — a key component of rechargeable batteries — could accelerate the development of high-energy lithium batteries, and possibly other energy storage …

Arduino Metal Detector

“Arduino is an open source computer hardware and software company, project, and user community that designs and manufactures single-board microcontrollers and microcontroller kits for building digital devices and interactive objects that can sense and control objects in the physical and …

DIY Sunrise Alarm

“Waking up is the worst. Let’s try and make it a little easier on ourselves. The waking is the hardest part Let’s face it, waking up is the worst. If you are anything like me, your room is …