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Scientists built the world's first superconducting quantum heat engine that turns near-absolute-zero heat into useful work. The breakthrough could eliminate millions of costly cables currently needed for large-scale quantum computers.
Physicists have found a simpler way to explain how black holes behave, using ideas similar to boiling water. This breakthrough could help us understand black holes during their most dramatic moments, from birth to explosive death.
A South African research team has developed software that models liquid hydrogen storage 40 times faster than existing tools, potentially accelerating the future of clean aviation. NASA scientists are taking notice.
Scientists in China and Spain just proved quantum batteries can charge faster than traditional ones in real-world conditions. This breakthrough could power the next generation of quantum computers and communication devices.
After 70 years of trying, physicists are finally closing in on quantum states that could last forever, opening doors to powerful new quantum computers and entirely new forms of matter. Recent experiments suggest the seemingly impossible dream of quantum eternity might actually be within reach.
A Montana State University chemistry student has earned one of America's most prestigious STEM scholarships while juggling groundbreaking research and an international internship. Peyton Summerhill's journey from curious Bozeman kid to published scientist shows what passion and mentorship can achieve.
When money forced Kandula Jessie to leave private school, her dreams could have ended. Instead, the government school student from Andhra Pradesh just became one of 20 Indian students selected for the world's first all-girls lunar satellite mission.
A Colorado company just made it possible for factories to ditch fossil fuels without changing how they operate. AtmosZero's electric heat pump boilers are replacing century-old steam technology that's been burning coal, oil, and gas since the 1800s.
South Korea is building the world's first dedicated robot training center to teach AI how to move, grip, and work in the real world. The $1 billion investment could transform manufacturing and bring intelligent robots into everyday workplaces.
Seven teams of MIT undergrads designed, built, and test-fired actual jet engines in just four weeks using AI as their engineering partner. The JARVIS Challenge proved AI can dramatically speed up hardware development, but human judgment still makes the difference.
Scientists in Japan developed an AI tool that reveals hidden energy waste inside electric motors, offering a path to make electric vehicles run longer and cleaner. The breakthrough could transform how we build sustainable transportation.
Australian researchers just solved one of quantum computing's biggest problems with a breakthrough that could fit four times more processing power in the same space. The secret? Tiny quantum batteries that keep the system cool and slash complex wiring.
A Grade 9 student proposed a groundbreaking model of cosmic expansion while a Grade 11 student corrected a 35-year flaw in blood oxygen sensors that contributed to preventable deaths. Their breakthroughs won top honors at Canada's largest youth science competition.