Ultra-thin metasurfaces could power the future of quantum computing
Photons—the tiny particles that make up light—are emerging as powerful tools for the next generation of quantum computers and communication networks.
They can carry information...
Scientists build radiation-proof chips to power discoveries at the edge of physics
Deep beneath the border of Switzerland and France lies the world’s largest and most powerful scientific instrument—the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).
This 17-mile-long tunnel accelerates...
Two-factor authentication just got easier—even for tiny smart devices
Two-factor authentication, the added layer of security that asks you for a temporary code when logging into an account, is about to become much...
Tiny tech, big impact: How new devices could power the future of 6G
As our phones and smart devices keep getting faster and more connected, the airwaves that carry their signals—known as the wireless spectrum—are getting crowded.
With...
Is ChatGPT making us stupid?
Back in 2008, The Atlantic sparked controversy with a provocative cover story: Is Google Making Us Stupid?
In that 4,000-word essay, later expanded into a...
Quantum LEGO: Scientists snap together the future of computing
Quantum computers hold the promise of solving complex problems far beyond the reach of today’s machines.
But building one isn’t easy—especially when it comes to...
New 3D laser scanner brings smarter harvesting robots closer to reality
Harvesting fruits and vegetables like apples, strawberries, and asparagus often depends on human labor—but finding enough skilled workers has become increasingly difficult.
To help farmers...
Five reasons why driverless cars probably won’t take over your street any time soon
The UK government has launched a consultation on driverless cars, ahead of on-the-road trials of the vehicles next year.
It has now been more than...
Playing games with robots makes them feel more human, study finds
Spending time playing games with a robot can actually make us see it as more human, according to new research from the University of...
Why drones and AI can’t quickly find missing flood victims, yet
For search and rescue, AI is not more accurate than humans, but it is far faster.
Recent successes in applying computer vision and machine learning...