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Getting intact qubits from here-to-there is the basic challenge for any quantum internet scheme. Now, scientists from the University of Chicago, Stanford University, and California Institute of Technology have introduced a completely new idea for how to transmit quantum data — using vacuum beam guides (VBG) strung together in chains.

Researchers Propose New Solution to Quantum Internet Transmission Problem

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MERRIMACK, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 22, 2024-- The Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research & Engineering’s Trusted & Assured Microelectronics program through Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division’s Strategic & Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems (S 2 MARTS) Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) vehicle has awarded BAE Systems’ FAST Labs™ Research and Development organization a $22 million contract. The contract will support the Strategic Transition of Microelectronics to Accelerate Modernization by Prototyping and Innovating in the Packaging Ecosystem (STEAM PIPE) project and will be managed by National Security Technology Accelerator (NSTXL). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240722456495/en/ BAE Systems awarded $22 million contract for the Strategic Transition of Microelectronics to Accelerate Modernization by Prototyping and Innovating in the Packaging Ecosystem (STEAM PIPE) project. (Credit: BAE Systems)

BAE Systems to Deliver Advanced Microelectronics to U.S. Defense Industrial Base

GAITHERSBURG, Md., July 22, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced an open competition for a new Manufacturing USA institute focused on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to increase the resilience of U.S. manufacturers. The Notice of Funding Opportunity was published today on Grants.gov.

NIST Announces Funding Opportunity for AI-Focused Manufacturing USA Institute

From your car’s navigation display to the screen you are reading this on, luminescent polymers — a class of flexible materials that contain light-emitting molecules — are used in a variety of today’s electronics. Luminescent polymers stand out for their light-emitting capability, coupled with their remarkable flexibility and stretchability, showcasing vast potential across diverse fields of application.

Argonne-led research working toward reducing electronic waste with biodegradable luminescent polymers

IBM Research is making significant strides in the field of physical sciences, focusing on understanding materials and their properties through advanced characterization methods. The research team aims to explore novel devices and materials for new computational platforms and apply physics to improve artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and their interpretability, according to IBM Research.

IBM Research Advances in Physical Sciences: Exploring Materials and AI

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Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

German automotive and arms manufacturer Rheinmetall has received an order, valued in the low-three-digit-million-euro range, from an international car manufacturer, for several million electric coolant pumps to be used in hybrid vehicles. Production has started and will continue until 2030; a service contract will run until 2045. Electric coolant pumps...

Rheinmetall receives major order for several million electric coolant pumps

Asahi Kasei's experts have announced a battery innovation that promises improved power output and service time, which are welcome words to any potential electric vehicle owner. The breakthrough is a "high-ionic" electrolyte for lithium-ion power packs, according to a press release from the Japan-based team. Electrolyte is the substance that...

Japanese tech company announces discovery that could change the future of EVs: 'This proof of concept is a technological breakthrough'

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When it comes to deciding who to marry, many people choose to spend the rest of their lives with a high school sweetheart, college classmate, or someone they met at work. Others decide to tie the knot with someone who they have known their whole lives — and maybe even met at a family reunion.

Can you marry your first cousin in North Carolina? What state law says

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Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

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The term ‘smart home’ has become an increasingly popular buzzword in the world of home security. Every aspect of our home life seems to become increasingly digitized, with the realm of domotics —a contraction originating from the Latin word ‘domus’, meaning home, and the term ‘robotics’— being front and center throughout this process.

What Is a Smart Home?

The latest in marine power and electronics continues to improve. The continued improvement of marine products is a benefit for mariners. Sure, there might be a little bit of the smartphone syndrome where you feel you should get the latest gadget even if it’s not tested, but most have extensive testing, and some improvements are done through software updates. It’s always fun to have the latest fishfinder or nav screen, or in some cases, the horsepower of a new engine that is perfect for your boat. Here are a few that have come on the scene.

Exciting Innovations in Marine Power and Electronics You Need To Know

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With scorching heatwaves sweeping across the country, drivers are being advised to take their car's thermometer readings with a grain of salt. While your dashboard might display a temperature that seems outrageously high, experts suggest not relying on it for an accurate outdoor temperature gauge.

Drivers cautioned not to use a standard car feature on hot days - opt for your phone instead

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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USC scientists have discovered a way to turn the body’s B cells into tiny surveillance machines and antibody factories that can pump out specially designed antibodies to destroy cancer cells or HIV, two of medicine’s most formidable foes. The research, published today in Nature Biomedical Engineering, describes a...

B cell biohack: USC engineers immune cells to churn out custom antibodies

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CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

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Written by Amy Lieberman , The Conversation ; Jeff Inglis , The Conversation , and Naomi Schalit , The Conversation. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a president, including former President Donald Trump , “may not be prosecuted for exercising his core constitutional powers, and he is entitled, at a minimum, to a presumptive immunity from prosecution for all his official acts.”

Supreme Court Rules Trump Had Partial Immunity as President, but Not for Unofficial Acts

Sign up for our popular daily email to catch all the latest EV news!. Volkswagen has been awarded the AutomotiveINNOVATIONS Award 2024 as the most innovative volume brand in electric drive systems. This prestigious award, presented by the Center of Automotive Management (CAM), highlights Volkswagen’s extensive achievements in electric mobility technology. Key areas of innovation include range improvements, power consumption optimization, and enhanced charging capacity. The Volkswagen ID.7, the brand’s first electric vehicle in the upper mid-sized segment, also received positive evaluations.

Volkswagen Leads in Electric Drive Innovations

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

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Artificial intelligence tools secure tomorrow’s electric grid

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and partner institutions have launched a project to develop an innovative suite of tools that will...

Artificial intelligence tools secure tomorrow’s electric grid

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