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Feb 17, 2021

Researchers report switching material between semiconductor and metallic states

Posted by in category: materials

A group of researchers from the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society and the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin have found out that a semiconductor can be converted to a metal and back by light more easily and more quickly than previously thought. This discovery may increase the processing speed and simplify the design of many common technological devices.

Feb 17, 2021

Quantum collaboration gives new gravity to the mysteries of the universe

Posted by in category: quantum physics

Scientists have used cutting-edge research in quantum computation and quantum technology to pioneer a radical new approach to determining how our Universe works at its most fundamental level.

Feb 17, 2021

Watch NASA mission control live as the Perseverance rover attempts to land on Mars on Thursday

Posted by in category: space

NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover will attempt to record video and audio as it plunges through the planet’s atmosphere at 12000 mph.

Feb 17, 2021

Millions Still Without Power As Winter Storm Wallops Texas

Posted by in category: energy

Nearly three million Texans are enduring extreme cold and are without power in their homes. The embattled ERCOT, which manages the state’s power grid, said power is restored for 600000 households.


Nearly 3 million Texans are enduring extreme cold and are without power in their homes. The embattled ERCOT, which manages the state’s power grid, said power has been restored for 600000 households.

Feb 17, 2021

Wall Street Looks Again at Bluebird, Rivals, After Gene-Therapy Setback

Posted by in category: biotech/medical

J.P. Morgan’s Cory Kasimov moved bluebird bio to Neutral from Overweight in response to news it is suspending trials of a treatment for sickle cell disease.

Feb 17, 2021

Modified Laser Cutter Fabricates a Ready to Fly Drone

Posted by in categories: computing, drones, military

This bolt-on system creates a drone that can fly straight out of your fabricator.


It’s been very cool to watch 3D printers and laser cutters evolve into fairly common tools over the last decade-ish, finding useful niches across research, industry, and even with hobbyists at home. Capable as these fabricators are, they tend to be good at just one specific thing: making shapes out of polymer. Which is great! But we have all kinds of other techniques for making things that are even more useful, like by adding computers and actuators and stuff like that. You just can’t do that with your 3D printer or laser cutter, because it just does its one thing—which is too bad.

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Feb 17, 2021

The Coach Who Led the U.S. Math Team Back to the Top

Posted by in category: mathematics

Po-Shen Loh has harnessed his competitive impulses and iconoclastic tendencies to reinvigorate the U.S. Math Olympiad program.

Feb 17, 2021

Startup Ozette unveils AI approach to understanding the immune system

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, robotics/AI

Ozette applies artificial intelligence to immune monitoring to gain greater insight into a cancer patient’s immune system. Beyond informing treatment decisions, the technology can guide drug and diagnostic development.

Feb 17, 2021

Platform With International Community Adopts Quantum Computing For Humanity

Posted by in categories: computing, quantum physics

QubitTech has built an ecosystem to boost investment returns and create stable passive income.

Feb 17, 2021

‘Politics was always in the room.’ WHO mission chief reflects on China trip seeking COVID-19’s origin

Posted by in category: biotech/medical

We spoke with the leader of the World Health Organization’s recent mission to China to probe the origins of the #COVID19 pandemic. Here’s what we learned:


Lab accident hypothesis, while “extremely unlikely,” has not been ruled out, Peter Ben Embarek says after returning from 4-week investigation.