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Quantum tunnelling of electrons in bidimensional materials for logic gates of future optical computers
Sustainable optical computers based on photonic logic gates with low power consumption, but also nano-scaled optical chips and novel sensors with high sensitivity: the…
UVA engineer innovates liquid safety cushioning nanofoam technology
The discovery that American football players were unknowingly acquiring permanent brain damage as they racked up head hits throughout their professional careers created a…
AI tests into top 1% for original creative thinking
New research from the University of Montana and its partners suggests artificial intelligence can match the top 1% of human thinkers on a standard…
Artificial cells demonstrate that ‘life finds a way’
“Listen, if there's one thing the history of evolution has taught us is that life will not be contained. Life breaks free. It expands…
New quantum technologies to be developed in Imperial initiative
Imperial has launched an initiative to gather its experts in quantum science and engineering to develop technologies of the future. Working closely with industry,…
Northumbria University and Lockheed Martin detect nanojets
A mystery which has baffled astronomers and physicists for decades is a step closer to being solved thanks to a collaboration between Northumbria University…
Honeybees make rapid, accurate decisions and could inspire future of AI
New research revealing how honeybees can make fast and accurate decisions, which could help to design more efficient robots and autonomous machines, has been…
University of Leicester developing piloting system for potential first AI space pilot
A computer scientist at the University of Leicester has received funding to develop a piloting system for spacecraft that uses artificial intelligence, which could…
A step toward safe and reliable autopilots for flying
In the film “Top Gun: Maverick,” Maverick, played by Tom Cruise, is charged with training young pilots to complete a seemingly impossible mission —…