NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2024 — ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, today announced that it has initiated the Luiz André Barroso Award to recognize researchers from historically underrepresented communities who have made fundamental contributions to computer science. The ACM Luiz André Barroso Award will be given annually,...

ACM Launches New Award to Recognize Researchers from Historically Underrepresented Communities

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Aug. 14, 2024 — The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are entering into a memorandum of understanding with the intent to collaborate in efforts to research, develop, deploy and evaluate technology and analytically based solutions to challenges in the area of quantum information science and engineering, including networking, sensing, and computing.

ORNL, UTC to Collaborate in Quantum Information Science and Engineering

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The research is being conducted as part of RPI’s participation in the Consortium for Enabling Technologies and Innovation.

US scientists use ‘light with a twist’ to detect hidden nuclear threats

The operation of a quantum computer relies on encoding and processing information in the form of quantum bits—defined by two states of quantum systems such as electrons and photons. Unlike binary bits used in classical computers, quantum bits can exist in a combination of zero and one simultaneously—in principle allowing them to perform certain calculations exponentially faster than today's largest supercomputers.

Theoretical research holds promise for advancing modular quantum information processing

Researchers have successfully measured the quantum structure of radium monofluoride (RaF) using ion-trapping and specialized laser techniques, allowing for the detailed characterization of its rotational energy levels and establishing a laser-cooling scheme. These findings are crucial for future experiments focused on laser-cooling and trapping RaF molecules, which are expected to...

Physicists Just Made a Breakthrough That Could Explain Why We Exist

Space has always fascinated humans with its vastness and mysteries. From black holes to distant galaxies, the universe holds countless secrets waiting to be understood. Did you know that space is completely silent? Unlike Earth, where sound travels through air, space lacks an atmosphere, making it eerily quiet. Another intriguing fact is that one day on Venus is longer than a year on Venus. This happens because Venus rotates very slowly on its axis compared to its orbit around the Sun. Ever heard of neutron stars? These incredibly dense remnants of supernova explosions can spin up to 600 times per second! Buckle up as we explore 30 mind-blowing facts about space that will leave you starstruck.

30 Facts About Space Mysteries

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They claim the quantum experiment would show if reality is rendered to us at the point of observation.

Controversial Physicists Say They Are About To Test Whether We're Living In A Simulation

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Scientists from the Texas Advanced Computing Center are gaining a deeper — on the atomic level — understanding about why perovskites are such a good material for converting sunlight into electricity. The breakthrough was discovered using a supercomputer that found "vortex structures in quasiparticles of electrons and atoms,...

Supercomputer simulations make groundbreaking discovery about potential of solar power and LEDs: 'Never been observed before'

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

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A silent symphony is playing inside your brain right now as neurological pathways synchronize in an electromagnetic chorus that's thought to give rise to consciousness.
Yet how various circuits throughout the brain align their firing is an enduring mystery, one some theorists suggest might have a solution that involves quantum  entanglement.



					
			

The proposal is a bold one, not least because quantum effects tend to blur into irrelevance on scales larger than atoms and molecules. Several recent findings are forcing researchers to put their doubts on hold and reconsider whether quantum chemistry might be at work inside our minds after all.
In their...

Quantum Entanglement in Neurons May Actually Explain Consciousness

Ann Ronan Picture Library/Photo12/Universal Images Group via Getty Images. It's no secret that the ancient Eygptians were fairly technologically advanced for their day, but new research suggests that at least one pyramid was built using surprisingly sophisticated tech: hydraulic lifts. As detailed in a new study published in the journal...

Scientists Find Evidence of Advanced Technology Used to Build Egyptian Pyramid

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

“When I think of my whole career in physics, this is the work that I think 10 to 20 years from now could change the world.”

MIT’s breakthrough transistor could be game-changer for electronics

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

The alchemist and astronomer Tycho Brahe left an indelible mark on the Renaissance era with his work, which was well ahead of his time. The well-preserved and somewhat mystifying ruins of Uraniborg, on the now Swedish island of Ven, stand tall as a testament to his brilliant and enigmatic mind.

Search of Tycho Brahe's alchemy lab yields element that confounds scientists

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

NSF’s NQVL – founded as part of 2018’s National Quantum Initiative Act – is a first-of-its-kind national resource to enable faster discovery and development of use-inspired quantum technologies. “The NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory represents a new approach NSF is taking to facilitate the complex and...

NSF Launches First 5 Quantum Pilots to Kick-Start new Lab

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Astronomer Tycho Brahe studied alchemy in addition to the stars. Researchers analyzed the elements from his lab and were surprised to find tungsten.

Secret experiments by a 16th-century alchemist involved an element that nobody knew about at the time

Beyond being a delicious addition to a sandwich, mayonnaise may help scientists figure out how to harness the power of nuclear fusion. Mechanical engineers at Pennsylvania's Lehigh University are, per a press release, using Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise — yes, they specified the brand — as a stand-in for plasma, the highly-charged state of matter that occurs when electrons are shed during the collision of atoms.

Scientists Say Secret to Fusion May Lie in Hellmann's Mayonnaise

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DOE Announces 2024 Office of Science Distinguished Scientist Fellows and Lecture Series

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13, 2024 — Four of the nation’s top scientists have each been awarded $1 million in direct funding via the Department of Energy (DOE)...

DOE Announces 2024 Office of Science Distinguished Scientist Fellows and Lecture Series

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