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Boosting Quantum Computing Performance Through Noise Mitigation

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Making Quantum Circuits More Robust Researchers have developed a technique for making quantum computing more resilient to noise, which boosts performance. Quantum computing continues to... The post Boosting Quantum Computing Performance Through Noise Mitigation appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

Solving the Tricky Challenges of Robotic Pizza-Making

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A new technique could enable a robot to manipulate squishy objects like pizza dough or soft materials like clothing. Imagine a pizza maker working with... The post Solving the Tricky Challenges of Robotic Pizza-Making appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

How the MIT Mini Cheetah Robot Learns To Run Entirely by Trial and Error

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CSAIL scientists came up with a learning pipeline for the four-legged robot that learns to run entirely by trial and error in simulation. It’s been... The post How the MIT Mini Cheetah Robot Learns To Run Entirely by Trial and Error appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

Could the Internet Be Driven by Climate-Friendly “Natural Intelligence?”

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Global network of solar-powered servers shows how. The energy requirements of the Internet, the devices and systems using it and the servers that support it... The post Could the Internet Be Driven by Climate-Friendly “Natural Intelligence?” appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

Tiny Wireless Sensors Float in the Wind Like Dandelion Seeds

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Wireless sensors can monitor how temperature, humidity or other environmental conditions vary across large swaths of land, such as farms or forests. These tools could... The post Tiny Wireless Sensors Float in the Wind Like Dandelion Seeds appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

New High-Speed 3D Microscope Could Make Biopsies a Thing of the Past

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MediSCAPE, a high-speed 3D microscope designed by Columbia Engineers, can see real-time cellular detail in living tissues to guide surgery, speed up tissue analyses, and... The post New High-Speed 3D Microscope Could Make Biopsies a Thing of the Past appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

MIT Researchers Create a Tool for Predicting the Future

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Researchers design a user-friendly interface that helps nonexperts make forecasts using data collected over time. Whether someone is trying to predict tomorrow’s weather, forecast future... The post MIT Researchers Create a Tool for Predicting the Future appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

Scientists Work To Turn Noise on Quantum Computers to Their Advantage

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Scientists simulate ‘fingerprint’ of noise on quantum computer. Unique study could point way to new approach, uses for quantum technology. For humans, background noise is... The post Scientists Work To Turn Noise on Quantum Computers to Their Advantage appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

Quantum Telecommunications Breakthrough: New world record for qubit storage

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Computers, smartphones, GPS: quantum physics has enabled many technological advances. It is now opening up new fields of research in cryptography (the art of coding... The post Quantum Telecommunications Breakthrough: New world record for qubit storage appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

Researchers Warn: Risks of Using AI To Grow Our Food Are Substantial and Must Not Be Ignored

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is on the cusp of driving an agricultural revolution, and helping confront the challenge of feeding our growing global population in a... The post Researchers Warn: Risks of Using AI To Grow Our Food Are Substantial and Must Not Be Ignored appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

New “Acoustic Fabric” Hears Your Heart’s Sounds

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Inspired by the human ear, a new acoustic fabric converts audible sounds into electrical signals. Having trouble hearing? Just turn up your shirt. That’s the... The post New “Acoustic Fabric” Hears Your Heart’s Sounds appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

MIT’s Clever Way To Clean Solar Panels Without Water

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A new cleaning method could remove dust on solar installations in water-limited regions, improving overall efficiency. Solar power is expected to reach 10 percent of... The post MIT’s Clever Way To Clean Solar Panels Without Water appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

New Algorithm Helps Quantum Computer Crunch Chemistry Equations

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Quantum computers are getting bigger, but there are still few practical ways to take advantage of their extra computing power. To get over this hurdle,... The post New Algorithm Helps Quantum Computer Crunch Chemistry Equations appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

Building a Heart One Layer at a Time Using Advanced 3D Bioprinting Techniques

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Using advanced 3D printing techniques, Mark Skylar-Scott and his team of Stanford bioengineers want to transform a paste made of living cells into hearts and... The post Building a Heart One Layer at a Time Using Advanced 3D Bioprinting Techniques appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

Stackable “Holobricks” Can Make Giant, Highly Realistic 3D Holographic Images

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Researchers have developed a new method to display highly realistic holographic images using ‘holobricks’ that can be stacked together to generate large-scale holograms. The researchers,... The post Stackable “Holobricks” Can Make Giant, Highly Realistic 3D Holographic Images appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

Molecular Engineers Show How To Make “Computer” Out of Liquid Crystals

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Breakthrough at UChicago could pave the way for applications in robotics, computing using soft materials. Researchers with the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular... The post Molecular Engineers Show How To Make “Computer” Out of Liquid Crystals appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

Robot-Aided Assembly Could Speed Pace of Discovery for Incredible New Technologies

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Technique by UChicago scientists creates ‘assembly line’ for integrating new materials. Let’s say you’re an engineer with an idea for a new car. But before... The post Robot-Aided Assembly Could Speed Pace of Discovery for Incredible New Technologies appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

Groundbreaking X-Ray Lens Provides Incredible Glimpse Into the Nanoworld

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Paul Scherrer Institute scientists have developed a groundbreaking achromatic lens for X-rays. This allows the X-ray beams to be accurately focused on a single point... The post Groundbreaking X-Ray Lens Provides Incredible Glimpse Into the Nanoworld appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

Quantum Memory: 2D Material Identified That Can Store Quantum Information at Room Temperature

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Researchers have identified a two-dimensional material that could be used to store quantum information at room temperature. Quantum memory is a major building block to... The post Quantum Memory: 2D Material Identified That Can Store Quantum Information at Room Temperature appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

Building-Block Solar Cells: Computer Algorithm Searches for New Materials for Better Organic Solar Cells

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Organic, carbon-based, materials already see widespread use in displays today, but they are also promising materials for new solar cells. However, tailoring their properties is... The post Building-Block Solar Cells: Computer Algorithm Searches for New Materials for Better Organic Solar Cells appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

Building a Silicon Quantum Computer Chip Atom by Atom

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Atom by atom: new silicon computer chip technique opens up quantum computing construction possibilities. Quantum computers could be constructed cheaply and reliably using a new... The post Building a Silicon Quantum Computer Chip Atom by Atom appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

“Active Matter” Breakthrough Enables Shape-Shifting Next-Generation Robots

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Physicists have discovered a new way to coat soft robots in materials that allow them to move and function in a more purposeful way. Physicists... The post “Active Matter” Breakthrough Enables Shape-Shifting Next-Generation Robots appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

Scientists Discover Promising New Electrolyte for Solid-State Lithium-Ion Batteries

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New battery material offers promise for the development of all-solid batteries. In the quest for the perfect battery, scientists have two primary goals: create a... The post Scientists Discover Promising New Electrolyte for Solid-State Lithium-Ion Batteries appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

Tailored Qubits: A Powerful New Platform for Customizable Quantum Devices

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A ground-up approach to qubit design leads to a new framework for creating versatile, highly tailored quantum devices. Advances in quantum science have the potential... The post Tailored Qubits: A Powerful New Platform for Customizable Quantum Devices appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

SEAQUE: Space Station To Host “Self-Healing” Quantum Communications Technology Demo

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The NASA-funded experiment will test two technologies that could eventually enable quantum computers to communicate with each other no matter where they are located. A... The post SEAQUE: Space Station To Host “Self-Healing” Quantum Communications Technology Demo appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

What Is 3G Cellular Service and Why Is It Being Shut Down? An Electrical Engineer Explains

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On February 22, 2022, AT&T began turning off its 3G cellular network. T-Mobile is scheduled to turn it’s off on July 1, 2022, and Verizon... The post What Is 3G Cellular Service and Why Is It Being Shut Down? An Electrical Engineer Explains appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

Next Gen 3D Printed Catalysts To Propel Hypersonic Flight – Speeds Over 3,800 Mph

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Ultra-efficient 3D printed catalysts could help solve the challenge of overheating in hypersonic aircraft and offer a revolutionary solution to thermal management across countless industries.... The post Next Gen 3D Printed Catalysts To Propel Hypersonic Flight – Speeds Over 3,800 Mph appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

3D-Printed “Nano-Skyscrapers” Help Bacteria Convert Sunlight Into Electricity

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Researchers have made tiny ‘skyscrapers’ for communities of bacteria, helping them to generate electricity from just sunlight and water. The researchers, from the University of... The post 3D-Printed “Nano-Skyscrapers” Help Bacteria Convert Sunlight Into Electricity appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

Controlling How Fast Graphene Cools for an Unprecedented Level of Control of Optical Properties

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An international study, published in ACS Nano, has demonstrated an unprecedented level of control of the optical properties of graphene. The work has promising applications... The post Controlling How Fast Graphene Cools for an Unprecedented Level of Control of Optical Properties appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

Harvesting Energy From the Air: Metasurface-Based Antenna Turns Ambient Radio Waves Into Electric Power

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Technology could make it possible to use radio emissions from cell phone networks to wirelessly power sensors and LEDs. Researchers have developed a new metasurface-based... The post Harvesting Energy From the Air: Metasurface-Based Antenna Turns Ambient Radio Waves Into Electric Power appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

Predicting Semiconductor Solar Cell Performance From Terahertz and Microwave Spectroscopy

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Many semiconducting materials are possible candidates for solar cells. In recent years, perovskite semiconductors in particular have attracted attention, as they are both inexpensive and... The post Predicting Semiconductor Solar Cell Performance From Terahertz and Microwave Spectroscopy appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

Engineers Create Tiny Robot “Bugs” That Can Go Just About Anywhere

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University of Pittsburgh Engineers Create Insect-Inspired Robots That Can Monitor Hard-to-Reach Spots. These ancient creatures can squeeze through the tiniest cracks, fit snugly into tight... The post Engineers Create Tiny Robot “Bugs” That Can Go Just About Anywhere appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

“Seeing” Non-Uniformities in 2D Materials May Lead to Tiny New Medical Sensors

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A novel and better approach at detecting non-uniformities in the optical properties of two-dimensional materials could potentially open the door to new uses for these... The post “Seeing” Non-Uniformities in 2D Materials May Lead to Tiny New Medical Sensors appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

Can AI Machine-Learning Models Overcome Biased Datasets?

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A model’s ability to generalize is influenced by both the diversity of the data and the way the model is trained, researchers report. Artificial intelligence... The post Can AI Machine-Learning Models Overcome Biased Datasets? appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

New Technology for Storing Summer Heat To Use in Winter

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Funding to research thermal energy storage that could cut bills and boost renewables. New technology that could store heat for days or even months, helping... The post New Technology for Storing Summer Heat To Use in Winter appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

Injecting Fairness Into AI: Machine-Learning Models That Produce Fair Outputs Even When Trained on Unfair Data

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A new technique boosts models’ ability to reduce bias, even if the dataset used to train the model is unbalanced. If a machine-learning model is... The post Injecting Fairness Into AI: Machine-Learning Models That Produce Fair Outputs Even When Trained on Unfair Data appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews