A team of scientists has unveiled a breakthrough that could one day propel computers to operate at speeds millions of times faster than today’s most advanced processors.
The discovery, led by researchers at the University of Arizona and their international collaborators, centers on harnessing ultrafast pulses of light to control the movement of electrons in graphene – a material just one atom thick.
The research, recently published in Nature Communications, demonstrates that electrons can be made to bypass barriers almost instantaneously by firing laser pulses lasting less than a trillionth of a second at graphene. This phenomenon, known as quantum tunneling, has long intrigued physicists, but the team’s ability to observe and manipulate it in real time marks a significant milestone.
Penguin guano helps clouds form in coastal Antarctica, making these birds an important factor in the region’s climate.
A new study led by Tohoku University has revealed that rooftop solar panels, when combined with electric vehicles (EVs) as batteries, could supply 85% of Japan’s electricity demand and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 87%. The research provides a promising pathway for Japan’s local governments to achieve carbon neutrality by taking advantage of existing infrastructure—rooftops and vehicles—rather than relying solely on large-scale energy systems.
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UBTech’s consumer shift comes as it faces financial strain. The company lost over 1.1 billion yuan ($153 million) last year. Its stock has fallen 45% over the past 12 months in Hong Kong.
Still, Tam welcomes the pressure. “White-hot competition creates a lot of pressure on a single company, but for the whole industry, it helps preserve good companies and eliminate bad ones,” he told Bloomberg.
As humanoid robots inch closer to everyday life, UBTech’s shift to the home market marks a high-stakes bet.