Space Startup Raises $10M to Solve Chip Cooling Problem
A new space company just figured out how to keep powerful computers cool in orbit without bulky equipment. Their solar sail design could unlock massive data processing in space by 2028.
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CU Boulder Traps Light on Chip With Record Efficiency
Scientists at CU Boulder have created tiny glass racetracks that capture and amplify light with almost no energy loss, potentially revolutionizing sensors and quantum computers. The breakthrough uses highway-inspired curves and sub-nanometer precision to keep light circulating longer than ever before.
Valve Developer Fixes Linux Gaming for Decade-Old Mac GPUs
A Valve engineer just solved a frustrating bug that prevented old Apple iMacs from running modern Linux graphics drivers, breathing new life into machines nearly a decade old. The fix means better gaming and performance for owners who refused to give up on their trusty computers.
X-Ray Facility Gets 500x Brighter, Links to Supercomputers
Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory just upgraded their X-ray facility to shine 500 times brighter while connecting it to America's most powerful supercomputers for real-time discoveries. The breakthrough means researchers can now watch molecules change and adjust experiments instantly, instead of waiting hours to understand what happened.
Scientists Crack Code on Quantum Computing's Holy Grail
Researchers just figured out how to read information from Majorana qubits, the most promising building blocks for quantum computers that could resist errors and stay stable for actual use. The breakthrough solves a puzzle that's stumped scientists for years.
Nigeria's Computer-Based Exams Reach 65,752 Students
West Africa's largest exam body just processed results for over 65,000 students who took their high school exams entirely on computers. The shift to digital testing is helping Nigeria tackle cheating while making exams more accessible.
Brain-Like Computers Solve Complex Math Using Less Energy
Computers modeled after the human brain just cracked some of science's toughest math problems while using a fraction of the energy that traditional supercomputers need. The breakthrough could transform everything from weather forecasting to medical research.
Japan Unlocks Key to Faster Sodium-Ion Batteries
Japanese scientists used supercomputers to solve a major puzzle in sodium-ion batteries, revealing how to make them store energy better and charge faster. This breakthrough brings us closer to having abundant, affordable batteries that don't rely on scarce lithium.
MIT Chip Uses Waste Heat to Compute, Cutting AI Energy Use
Scientists at MIT have designed silicon structures that turn waste heat into usable information, potentially making power-hungry AI systems far more energy efficient. The breakthrough could help computers process data using the heat they already produce instead of fighting against it.
Singapore Invests $37B in Quantum Tech and Semiconductors
Singapore is betting big on the future with a record $37 billion investment in cutting-edge technology, from quantum computers to advanced semiconductors. The country is already winning, becoming the first outside the US to host a powerful quantum system.
Brain Chip Pioneer: Technology Reaches Tipping Point
After decades of research, the scientist who created the first brain chip says the technology is ready to help paralyzed people control computers and restore speech. Companies like Neuralink are racing to bring these life-changing devices to patients who need them most.
Scientists Grow Breakthrough Material for Future Electronics
Chinese researchers have successfully created ultra-thin films of a special magnetic material that could revolutionize how our phones and computers store data. The breakthrough makes it possible to build faster, more efficient electronic devices. ##
Physicists Crack 50-Year Quantum Puzzle in Major Breakthrough
Scientists at Heidelberg University just solved a quantum physics mystery that's stumped researchers for decades, uniting two conflicting theories about how particles behave. The breakthrough could transform everything from quantum computers to advanced materials.
Quantum Computers Take Major Leap Toward Real-World Use
Scientists just solved one of quantum computing's biggest problems: how to run calculations while fixing errors at the same time. This breakthrough brings us closer to quantum computers that can actually tackle real-world challenges.
Scientists Create Light-Based Chip to Cut Energy Use
Researchers have successfully produced a once-impossible semiconductor material that could make computers and medical devices run faster while using far less power. The breakthrough germanium-tin alloy converts light to electricity more efficiently than current silicon chips.
UCLA Nanowires Cut Electronic Noise Below Current Limits
UCLA engineers created microscopic wires that actually get quieter as electricity flows through them, flipping conventional physics on its head. This breakthrough could mean clearer phone calls, better sensors, and a faster path to quantum computers.
Quantum Computers Could Arrive Within 10 Years
Scientists have slashed the timeline for practical quantum computers from decades to just 10 years, thanks to breakthrough fixes for the technology's biggest problem: errors. Four major teams proved that quantum error correction actually works, opening the door to machines that could revolutionize chemistry, medicine, and security.
Scientists Cool to -269°C Using Common Metals, No Rare Earths
Japanese researchers just cracked a major problem: cooling technology that reaches near absolute zero without rare metals or liquid helium. The breakthrough could make MRI machines and quantum computers more accessible worldwide.
Nobel Winner Plans World's Most Powerful Quantum Computer
John Martinis, the Nobel laureate who helped Google achieve quantum supremacy, is launching a startup to build truly practical quantum computers. His new company QoLab promises a radically different approach that could finally make quantum computing reliable and affordable.
Europe's Digital Earth Twin Will Sharpen AI Climate Forecasts
Europe is building an incredibly detailed digital twin of Earth that uses supercomputers and AI to predict extreme weather and climate changes with unprecedented accuracy. The system is already helping nations prepare for floods, heat waves, and other climate challenges.
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