Scientists Discover Strange ‘Slow’ Electrons That Could Transform Computer Memory
Scientists have discovered an unusual state of matter in which huge numbers of electrons appear to move slowly together while maintaining their quantum behavior.
The...
New MIT Coding Technique Makes Some GPU Tasks Nearly Four Times Faster
Researchers have developed a new programming technique that can make some calculations on graphics processing units, or GPUs, nearly four times faster by teaching...
New Computer Processor Attack Exploits a Tiny Window Lasting Just Nanoseconds
Computer chipmakers have spent years strengthening processors against attacks that exploit the way modern CPUs predict what they will need to do next.
But MIT...
A Tiny 50°C Change Could Transform the Future of Magnetic Data Storage
A temperature difference of just 50°C can determine whether an ultrathin magnetic film stays smooth or begins breaking apart, according to new research that...
New Low-Power AI Chip Could Identify Drones While Using 88% Less Energy
Researchers have developed a low-power artificial intelligence system that can identify drones while using dramatically less electricity than conventional computer-based systems.
The technology could make...
New X-Ray Technique Could Help Stop Future Computer Chips from Overheating
Anyone who has used a laptop that becomes too hot to touch knows that heat is one of the biggest challenges in modern electronics.
The...
Just Four Questions Could Reveal How Good You Are at Protecting Your Personal Data
Most people say they care about privacy, but their everyday behavior does not always match their concerns. Now, researchers have developed a simple four-question...
New 3D-Printed Objects Can Change Color and Images Without Using Electronics
Imagine a chemical bottle that turns green when its lid is tightly closed and bright red when it is loose, warning you before a...
Engineers Solve a Key Problem Holding Back Bird-Inspired Flying Robots
Tiny flying robots that flap their wings like birds and insects could one day inspect damaged buildings, explore tight spaces and assist in search-and-rescue...
This Tiny Diamond Defect Could Make Quantum Computers More Practical
Researchers have discovered a new type of defect inside diamonds that could solve one of the biggest challenges facing quantum technology.
The newly identified structure...