A history-making mission to send a commercial lander to the moon is set to carry DNA to the final frontier.
In an exciting development, researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have made significant strides in the exploration of a material known as LK99 and its potential for superconductivity. This innovative research, rooted in computational methods, has stirred the scientific community, despite initial skepticism. Their determined investigation into the optimization of LK99 as a superconductor holds promise for a scientific breakthrough, shedding light on the persistent nature of scientific research and the pursuit of knowledge.
Unraveling the Mysteries of LK99
Scientists at Berkeley Lab have been delving into the possibilities held by LK99, a material identified as a candidate for superconductivity. Their computational work suggests that through careful optimization, LK99 can indeed function as a superconductor. This breakthrough is the result of a relentless commitment to scientific exploration and the willingness to challenge conventional wisdom.
Governor Kristi Noem has proposed a $6 million investment in a new Center for Quantum Information Science & Technology (C-QIST) in her recommended budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
According to details from the proposed budget, the center, a collaborative effort between Dakota State University, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, South Dakota State University, and the University of South Dakota, aims to position the state as a leader in this emerging field with the potential to revolutionize everything from national security to healthcare.
The governor mentioned the potential of quantum computers to solve intractable problems as a reason for pursuing a quantum computing center, according to South Dakota Searchlight.
The coming year is going to see the first sweeping AI laws enter into force, with global efforts to hold tech companies accountable.
In 2023, AI policy and regulation went from a niche, nerdy topic to front-page news.
Smartphone apps can differentiate between tuberculosis and other respiratory conditions. It’s part of an AI-driven trend: using sound to diagnose illnesses.
China has dominated the market for rare earth elements, but US scientists and companies are scrambling to catch up.
Abandoning fossil fuels and adopting lower-carbon technologies are our best options for warding off the accelerating threat of climate change.
The system also allows whole-body teleoperation, enabling simultaneous control of all degrees of freedom, including both arms and the mobile base.
The system builds on Google DeepMind’s Aloha system, emphasizing the importance of mobility and dexterity in the field of robotic learning.
Researchers from Harvard SEAS and Boston University reveal its transformative effects, offering newfound mobility and independence for individuals with this debilitating condition.
The wearable tech successfully eliminates a common symptom called ‘gait freezing’ to restore smooth strides for Parkinson’s disease sufferers.
Researchers claim they have achieved the unachievable – the discovery of a near-room-temperature superconductor.
There’s a new group of scientists who claim to have discovered a near-room-temperature superconductor, a claim that garnered much social media and tech nerds’ attention back in August 2023.
Continental and Aurora unveiled a four-year plan for scalable autonomous trucks, emphasizing collaboration, safety, and production readiness by 2027.
Joining forces, Continental and Aurora map out a 4-year journey to autonomous trucking, promising safety, scalability, and production in 2027.
