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True holographic movies are within grasp
Holographic movies, like the one R2D2 projected of Princess Leia in "Star Wars: A New Hope," have long been the province of science fiction, but for most of us, the...
New evidence for quantum fluctuations near a quantum critical point in a superconductor
Among all the curious states of matter that can coexist in a quantum material, jostling for preeminence as temperature, electron density and other factors change, some scientists think a particularly...
Fantasy football: RB Chris Thompson gets boost after Jaguars waive Fournette
Who will receive most of the Jacksonville Jaguars' carries in 2020 remains to bee seen after the team waived Leonard Fournette, but Chris Thompson should be the most consistent fantasy...
Team's flexible micro LEDs may reshape future of wearable technology
Researchers have developed a method to create micro LEDs that can be folded, twisted, cut and stuck to different surfaces.
New theory hints at more efficient way to develop quantum algorithms
A new theory could bring a way to make quantum algorithm development less of an accidental process, say scientists.
Starz orders 'Power Book IV: Force' with Joseph Sikora
Starz has given a series order to "Power Book IV: Force," which will bring back star Joseph Sikora as Tommy Egan.
New theory hints at more efficient way to develop quantum algorithms
In 2019, Google claimed it was the first to demonstrate a quantum computer performing a calculation beyond the abilities of today's most powerful supercomputers.
Cool touch shirts can make you feel cool on hot days, but which materials work best?
It's another hot and sweaty summer day, and you see an ad for a sports T-shirt claiming it is made out of a material that will instantly make your skin...
Manganese single-atom catalyst boosts performance of electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction
Electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) is a promising approach to convert CO2 into useful chemicals.
An improved wearable, stretchable gas sensor using nanocomposites
A stretchable, wearable gas sensor for environmental sensing has been developed and tested by researchers at Penn State, Northeastern University and five universities in China. The sensor combines a newly...
A new method for making a key component of plastics
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown way that some bacteria produce the chemical ethylene – a finding that could lead to new ways to produce plastics without using fossil fuels. The study,...
Quantum Innovations Achieved Using Alkaline-Earth Atoms
In the quest to develop quantum computers, physicists have taken several different paths. For instance, Google recently reported that their prototype quantum computer might have made a specific calculation faster...
A new platform for controlled delivery of key nanoscale drugs and more
In work that could have a major impact on several industries—from pharmaceuticals to cosmetics and even food—MIT engineers have developed a novel platform for the controlled delivery of certain important...
A new platform for controlled delivery of key nanoscale drugs and more
In work that could have a major impact on several industries — from pharmaceuticals to cosmetics and even food — MIT engineers have developed a novel platform for the controlled...
Best USB-C cables for an easy and reliable connection
Extra cables when you need them. (Mika Baumeister via Unsplash/)Are you constantly looking for a functional phone charger? Have you gotten shocked thanks to frayed cables, or realized in horror that your cable...
Slippery superfluids push jets to breaking point
A unique type of helium that can flow without being affected by friction has helped a KAUST team better understand the transformation of rapidly moving liquids into tiny droplets.
Tiny circuits, long distances: Smaller light processing devices for fiber-optic communication
Researchers at Michigan Tech have mapped a noise-reducing magneto-optical response that occurs in fiber-optic communications, opening the door for new materials technologies.
Jacksonville Jaguars release RB Leonard Fournette
The Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday waived veteran running back Leonard Fournette.
A new strategy for the electrochemical reduction of nitrate to ammonia
Ammonia (NH3) is a colorless, gaseous and water-soluble compound used in several sectors, including agriculture, the energy sector, and a variety of industries. For over a century, the main way...
Scientists reveal complete physical scenario of sympathetic eruption of two solar filaments
Solar filaments are large magnetic structures confining cool and dense plasma suspended in the hot and tenuous corona.
The climate change exchange: ‘Back-up’ plan
Whether we are talking about atmospheric normalization or global warming’s and/or climate change’s causation, “balance” is the word. That’s right, balance. So in a kind of holistic air-healing sense or...
The Weeknd kicks off MTV VMAs with rooftop performance
The Weeknd performed "Blinding Lights" on a rooftop overlooking Manhattan. The singer was joined by a helicopter that flew by.
How retail drone delivery may change logistics networks
Researchers found that last-mile delivery networks will become more decentralized and the delivery speed of the drones will increase as the technology matures.
Ainissa Ramirez discusses how society and technology interact
Author of The Alchemy of Us explains how she approached telling stories about invention
Stereocenters rendered dynamic in one succinct step
Princeton Chemistry labs collaborate to demonstrate the ability of photoredox catalysis to take traditionally static stereocenters and render them dynamic by continuously and controllably breaking and re-forming molecular bonds.
Tungsten isotope helps study how to armor future fusion reactors
Researchers working with tungsten to armor the inside of future fusion reactors had some surprising results when looking at the probability of contamination.
Look inside this cheerful Silver Lake bungalow to see how to create joy on the cheap
Arden Myrin's 'cheap and cheerful' tiny bungalow will cure your COVID-19 blues.
Watch Elon Musk unveil the next version of his AI-powered brain implant, Neuralink
We first heard about Neuralink back in 2017. Elon Musk had a grand vision of implanting a computer chip in the human brain allowing for direct interface with computers. It’s a grand...