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Researchers have discovered nanocrystals that toggle between luminescent states swiftly, offering a promising advancement toward optical computing.

This technology could revolutionize data processing and artificial intelligence, making devices faster and more energy-efficient while expanding capabilities in telecommunications and medical imaging.

Breakthrough in Nanocrystal Technology.

SCMP stated this latest achievement of 100Gbps transmission rate is said to be equivalent to transmitting ten full-length movies within a “single second.”

This development in satellite-to-ground laser communication will significantly enhance China’s space capabilities. It will pave the way for improved satellite infrastructure, including navigation, 6G internet, and remote sensing.

Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have generated human stem cell models1 which, for the first time, contain notochord – a tissue in the developing embryo that acts like a navigation system, directing cells where to build the spine and nervous system (the trunk).

Initially, union representatives requested new contractual language dictating that automation and semi-automation could not replace a single human worker. While the U.S. Maritime Alliance granted several other requests — including wage increases — this particular demand remains unmet.

This saga encapsulates the media perception surrounding labor and automation. They’re portrayed as opposed contingents, with robots often depicted as threatening the livelihood of the working class. In reality, labor and automation have always had a complex relationship, neither totally in opposition nor totally aligned, and that is likely to continue through 2025. The successful collaboration of robots and labor in the automotive manufacturing industry is instructive and reveals a path forward.

The perceived labor vs. automation debate is one of a few trends that will dominate the robotics industry in 2025. Next year, we’ll also hear much about the importance of human-robot collaboration, market consolidation and the fate of robotics foundation models (RFMs).