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Joseph Shavit
Jul 1, 2022
Physicists built the most powerful quantum computer ever
Researchers developed a special type of quantum computer known as a programmable quantum simulator capable of operating with 256 qubits.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 1, 2022
Computer display creates colors out of gold and DNA
People say there’s a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but a new technology is turning that idea on its head – using particles of gold.
Joseph Shavit
May 23, 2022
Scientists create new method to kill cyberattacks in less than a second
Artificial intelligence that can detect and kill malware on the fly could help protect laptops, computers and smart devices in our homes.
Joseph Shavit
May 22, 2022
Unique quantum material could enable ultra-powerful, compact computers
To shrink devices while improving their performance researchers are searching for unique materials that combine both quantum properties.
Joseph Shavit
May 14, 2022
Algae-powered computing: Scientists create reliable and renewable biological photovoltaic cell
Researchers have used a widespread species of blue-green algae to power a microprocessor continuously for a year—using light and water.
Joseph Shavit
May 4, 2022
Light-powered ‘Optical Computers’ just took a major leap forward
Researchers developed light-operated perovskite optoelectronic logic gate. Enabled all 5 basic logic operations with one optical-logic gate.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 28, 2022
Major Milestone: Quantum silicon processors hit 99% accuracy
This shows that it is possible to build quantum computers that have enough scale, and enough power, to handle meaningful computation.
Joshua Shavit
Apr 21, 2022
New transistor could cut 5% from world’s digital energy budget
The team’s design could reduce the number of transistors needed to store certain data by as much as 75%.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 7, 2022
Could computers ever learn the same way people and animals do?
Whether a computer could ever pass for a living thing is one of the key challenges for researchers in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 6, 2022
Harvard-MIT scientists built the most powerful quantum computer ever
Physicists developed a special type of quantum computer known as a programmable quantum simulator capable of operating with 256 quantum bits
Joseph Shavit
Mar 29, 2022
Maximum speed limit of computers set by physicists
The maximum speed of signal transmission in microchips is one petaherz or about 100,000 times faster than current transistors.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 27, 2022
Quantum silicon processors hit 99% accuracy
Australian researchers have proven that near error-free quantum computing is possible, paving the way to build silicon-based quantum devices
Joseph Shavit
Mar 26, 2022
Tiny magnets hold the secret to new quantum computers
From MRI machines to computer hard disk storage, magnetism has played a role in pivotal discoveries that reshape our society.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 24, 2022
New world record for qubit storage
A team has succeeded in storing a quantum bit for 20 milliseconds, longer than any previous solid-state quantum memory.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 24, 2022
Fast and secure: New security technique fools would-be cyber attackers
MIT researchers has devised a new approach that allows memory sharing while providing strong security against side-channel attacks.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 23, 2022
Researchers artificially reproduce the learning and forgetting functions of the human brain
Researchers managed to emulate learning neuromorphic abilities using thin layers of cobalt oxide - new step towards brain-inspired computers
Joseph Shavit
Feb 13, 2022
Scientists discover 9 new coronaviruses using $24,000 Amazon supercomputer
The Serratus Project is a supercomputing collaboration that analyzed close to 6 million biological samples, or 20 million gigabytes of data.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 20, 2022
Quantum computing in silicon hits 99% accuracy
UNSW Sydney-led research paves the way for large silicon-based quantum processors for real-world manufacturing and application.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 16, 2022
New qubits bring us one step closer to quantum networks
Quantum computers may be able to solve science problems that are impossible for today’s fastest conventional supercomputers.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 31, 2021
Giving e-waste plastics a new lease of life
Plastics found in electronic waste (e-waste) are rarely recycled due to their complex composition and hazardous additives.
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