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Quantum Optics on a Chip Brings Scalable Quantum Computers Closer Germany has taken a major step toward realizing scalable quantum computers with the launch of SmaraQ, a collaborative research initiative that integrates quantum optics directly on...
Unlocking Innovation Through Patent Sharing From the invention of the seat belt to the development of electric engines, creative thinking has driven innovation and helped change the world. However, countless other ideas remain hidden, trapped beh...
Physicists Prove the Universe Isn't a Simulation The idea that our universe might be nothing more than an elaborate computer simulation has been a favorite theme in science fiction for decades. Yet new research from UBC Okanagan suggests that not...
Representatives of the Artemis Accords signatories, including acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy and NASA Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya, met on September 29, 2025, for a principals meeting during the 76th International Astronautical Congre...
This Week's Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through November 8) Computing The Next Big Quantum Computer Has Arrived Helios contains 98 physical qubits, and from those can deliver 48 logical error-corrected qubits. This 2:1 rati...
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Study Sheds New Light on the Moon's Biggest Impact Crater When NASA's Artemis program lands astronauts near the moon's south pole in the coming years, they will find themselves in an unexpected treasure trove of clues that could help scientists b...
NASA and Blue Origin are reopening media accreditation for the launch of the agency's ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) mission. The twin ESCAPADE spacecraft will study the solar wind's interaction with Mars, providing ...
October's Night Sky Notes: Let's Go, LIGO! September 2025 marks ten years since the first direct detection of gravitational waves as predicted by Albert Einstein's 1916 theory of General Relativity. These invisible ripples in space were first dir...
We're taking more photos than ever, thanks to the convenience of having powerful cameras packed into our smartphones. And unless you want to risk losing all of those precious moments, you need to think about backing up your images and videos. Google...
Fei-Fei Li, founding co-director of the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI) and a pioneering computer scientist, was named a laureate of the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering. The prestigious award, presented by His Majesty King Charle...
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Chick-fil-A is getting into the holiday spirit with the return of a fan-favorite seasonal treat and the launch of a new line of festive merchandise. Beginning November 10, Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide will offer the beloved Peppermint Chip Mil...
Ballet dancer Misty Copeland, WNBA star Brittney Griner, and filmmaker Shelton Jackson "Spike" Lee were among the honorees at this year's W.E.B. Du Bois Medal ceremony. The event, organized annually by the Hutchins Center for African & African Americ...
Meta is bringing an all-new AI-powered app experience to Europe, building on the availability of Meta AI across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. The centerpiece of this new app is "Vibes" - a dedicated feed for creating and sharing short...
Startup Provides Nontechnical Gateway to Coding on Quantum Computers Quantum computers have immense potential, from modeling new molecules to accelerating AI algorithms. However, accessing and programming these powerful machines has been a steep ...
Picture this: there are no grocery stores or microwaves. Heck, there's not even electricity in your home. Instead, it's lit by waxy candles and flickering oil lamps, casting a sepia-toned glow on a cozy space. And yet, one still must feed their fami...
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From St. Basil's to Bondi: the Brilliant 'Beaver' Supermoon The November 2025 "beaver" supermoon captivated skywatchers around the world with its stunning appearance. This celestial event occurred when the moon was at its closest point to Earth, ...
How Meta's Data Centers Drive Economic Growth Across the US Meta is focused on creating the next generation of AI products and building personal superintelligence for everyone. Data centers are crucial to reaching these goals and helping America ...
Meton, an ancient Greek astronomer who lived in Athens during the 5th century B.C., is best known for developing the Metonic cycle (although this was also known to the Babylonians). The Metonic cycle, also known as the enneadecaeteris, is based on ...
Celena Ponce's nonprofit, Hands United (Manos Unidas in Spanish), is empowering Deaf and hard-of-hearing children of immigrant families across 30 states. From ASL education to legal consultation support, Celena and her team are bridging the gap for f...
Researchers from the MIT Media Lab have developed a tiny, injectable antenna — about the size of a fine grain of sand — that can wirelessly power deep-tissue medical implants, such as pacemakers in cardiac patients and neuromodulators in people suffe...
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Download AppResearchers at MIT have developed a groundbreaking water purification system that uses solar energy to remove contaminants from water sources. This technology could provide clean drinking water to millions of people in developing countries. The syst...
A team of high school students from California has developed a revolutionary approach to creating prosthetic limbs using 3D printing technology. Their designs cost just $50 to produce, compared to traditional prosthetics that can cost thousands of do...