Researchers have developed a promising new optical memory technology using rare earth elements and quantum defects to enable denser and more efficient data storage. This innovative approach utilizes wavelength multiplexing to increase bit density beyond traditional methods like CDs and DVDs, with theoretical models supporting the potential of near-field energy transfer for long-lasting data retention. […]
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Scientists studied the O2 tidal turbine in Scotland, revealing how tidal flows and environmental factors affect its performance and placement. Their findings emphasize the need for site-specific assessments and highlight the reliability of tidal power, despite challenges in scaling up and operating in turbulent waters. The UK coastline is poised to see a substantial increase […]
Researchers have developed a new architecture for optical computing called diffraction casting, offering power-efficient processing by using light waves. This method promises better integration and flexibility for high-performance computing tasks and could be used in fields like AI and machine learning. Optical Computing As artificial intelligence and other complex applications demand ever more powerful and […]
Extremely thin materials consisting of just a few atomic layers promise applications for electronics and quantum technologies. Researchers have dramatically sped up the switching between excitons and trions in two-dimensional semiconductors using terahertz pulses, offering new possibilities for quantum material applications. This breakthrough, achieved by an international team including scientists from TU Dresden and HZDR, […]
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to create more compact and energy-efficient computing devices using magnonic circuits. By utilizing alternating currents to generate and steer spin waves in synthetic ferrimagnetic vortex pairs, this new approach promises significant advancements over traditional CMOS technology, potentially leading to the next generation of computing systems. Breakthrough in Computing Miniaturization […]
In “Towards Human-Level Artificial Intelligence,” Eitan Michael Azoff proposes that cracking the neural code and emulating visual thinking are key to surpassing human intelligence with AI. Understanding how ‘visual thinking’ works is key to building human-level AI, says AI expert It may be possible for computers to emulate a type of consciousness, he suggests Expert […]
A new system developed at the University of Michigan efficiently produces ethylene from CO2, paving the way for future sustainable fuel production. The ability to chain carbon atoms together is a crucial step towards reusing CO2 to make sustainable fuels. Now, researchers at the University of Michigan have developed an artificial photosynthesis system that can […]
Researchers at the have developed a new experimental technique to measure heating effects in spintronic devices, enhancing our understanding of how heat influences magnetic behavior. This discovery could pave the way for selecting materials that maintain high functionality with minimal heating, thereby optimizing spintronics for energy efficiency and speed. Spintronics – devices that use microscopic […]
Georgia Tech researchers developed a new iron chloride cathode that could slash lithium-ion battery costs and revolutionize electric vehicles and energy storage. A research team from multiple institutions, led by Hailong Chen of Georgia Tech, has developed a new, cost-effective cathode with the potential to significantly enhance lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), potentially revolutionizing the electric vehicle […]
Discovery of orbital angular momentum monopoles boosts the emerging field of orbitronics, an energy-efficient alternative to electronics. Orbital angular momentum monopoles have been the subject of great theoretical interest as they offer major practical advantages for the emerging field of orbitronics, a potential energy-efficient alternative to traditional electronics. Now, their existence has been demonstrated through […]