Quantum computing Research update Quantum processor integrates 48 logical qubits Landmark in quantum error correction could lead to large-scale, useful quantum computers Read article: Quantum processor integrates 48 logical qubits
Artificial intelligence Research update ‘Autonomous laboratory’ unearths the best quantum dots for optoelectronic and photonic devices System known as "SmartDope" identifies highest-performing semiconductor material in just one day rather than years required for conventional techniques Read article: ‘Autonomous laboratory’ unearths the best quantum dots for optoelectronic and photonic devices
Radiotherapy Research update Ultrafast laser-based electron beam could help explore radiobiology of the FLASH effect A femtosecond infrared laser tightly focused in ambient air generates a high-dose-rate MeV electron beam Read article: Ultrafast laser-based electron beam could help explore radiobiology of the FLASH effect
Materials Research update Solar-powered fabric cools in the day and warms at night Technology could be used in clothing and spacesuits Read article: Solar-powered fabric cools in the day and warms at night
Superconductivity Research update Crystalline material traps electrons in 3D The material's electronic structure contains flat bands and offers a new platform for studying strongly correlated quantum materials Read article: Crystalline material traps electrons in 3D
Biophysics Research update Viruses change structure at the temperature of the human body to better infect us Neutron scattering technique reveals important phase changes at 37°C that make viral DNA more fluid-like Read article: Viruses change structure at the temperature of the human body to better infect us
Condensed matter Research update Surface phonon polaritons enhance thermal conductivity Effect demonstrated using silicon dioxide nanoribbon waveguides Read article: Surface phonon polaritons enhance thermal conductivity
Gravity Research update Unifying gravity and quantum mechanics without the need for quantum gravity Approach uses the random coupling of the quantum and classical worlds Read article: Unifying gravity and quantum mechanics without the need for quantum gravity
Everyday science Research update Light evaporates water without heating it "Photomolecular effect" may play a role in cloud formation and could make solar-powered water desalination more efficient Read article: Light evaporates water without heating it
Artificial intelligence Research update Large language model predicts how to make inorganic compounds Fine-tuned "MatChat" model provides detailed responses that includes reaction precursors, equations and relative references in the literature Read article: Large language model predicts how to make inorganic compounds
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