New analog memory may make smart devices even smarter
A new approach to computing has quietly taken shape at Sandia National Laboratories, where researchers have developed a way to store information that could make future electronics more energy efficient.
Layer-based design offers new route to topological magnets
Topological quantum materials combine unusual electronic states with properties such as magnetism or superconductivity, offering possibilities for future electronics and quantum technologies. Researchers at Tohoku University have now shown that changing the number of layers in a crystal can provide a systematic way to design topological magnets. The work is published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.
Material properties such as sound insulation, resistance to extreme heat and thermal expansion originate from how the zillions of microscopic building blocks (nuclei and electrons) interact at equilibrium and respond to perturbations. Atoms are typically about one ten-billionth of a meter across, so there can be a lot of parts to keep track of
Beyond Blue has launched
Look closely at Hokusai
Next-gen gravitational wave detectors could spot the first black holes
A few hundred million years after the Big Bang, the first stars ignited
AI controller translates VR, video and language commands into humanoid robot actions
Humanoid robots, robotic systems with limbs and body structures that resemble those of humans, could tackle various manual tasks in homes, workspaces and other settings. Yet teaching these robots to reliably perform different humanlike movements is typically challenging and time-consuming.
As African space race heats up, Senegal pursues homemade satellites
Senegalese engineers in hairnets and white gloves are carefully assembling a nanosatellite at a French lab
More than numbers: First global dataset shows who is immigrating
As countries compete for skilled workers and grapple with aging populations and labor shortages, understanding who is moving across borders is increasingly important. A new study provides the first global data set of immigration composition disaggregated simultaneously by age, sex and educational attainment, offering a new basis for tracking brain gain and brain drain and improving population projections.
NOAA is putting commercial fishing ahead of conservation
Critics say the new agenda could weaken science-based rules and marine protections.
Could quantum protocols make electronic voting more secure?
Electronic voting, the use of electronic systems to cast, record or count votes, could potentially simplify the process of electing new political leaders or other representatives. While some countries have already started using internet-connected devices or electronic voting machines at polling stations, the trustworthiness, security and anonymity of electronic voting systems are still widely debated.
In research published in the journal Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, the electronic structures of organic molecules containing sp2-hybridized carbons in organic solvents were studied using C K-edge X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS), termed
Study into career shocks finds what doesn
New research challenges the idea that career shocks are bad news for expatriate workers, finding that major personal, professional or societal disruptions can instead act as a catalyst for adaptation and resilience.
Taxing billionaires and redistributing wealth could save millions of lives amid global aid cuts
Wealth redistribution policies currently under discussion in international forums could avert between 6.6 million and 29.5 million deaths by 2030, according to a study published in The Lancet and led by ISGlobal in collaboration with other leading economic and health research institutions.
Can a messy person become a tidy person? Or are we doomed?
Some people seem naturally tidy. Their keys are always in the same place, clothes make it into the closet, and their kitchen counter remains mysteriously visible.
A new study shows that some U.S. police officers often use the term
A wandering black hole caught feeding on the run
Astronomers have found the first direct evidence that a wandering black hole can feed itself by dragging gas along in its wake as it moves through its galaxy. It
OpenAI says 10,000 AI agents cracked one of math
OpenAI said Tuesday that one of its unreleased artificial intelligence models had solved a mathematical puzzle that has eluded mathematicians for generations, a claim that also drew a fight with rival researchers over credit.
Qualcomm and Amazon team up on AI chip development, optical networking
The duo will work on multiple generations of customized silicon to build out Amazon's AI infrastructure
Anthropic reportedly withholds access to Mythos 5.1 from UK safety testing body
The decision marks the first time the AI Security Institute has been left out of pre-release evaluations of Anthropic models
In 2015, Canada sank a 113m warship off British Columbia; 170+ species lived on it by 2020
These bulbs have evolved to avoid being eaten. You can take advantage of that
There
Is Shai-Hulud back? Researchers spot 'wormy boy' slipping past npm malware scanning features
After a 111-day hiatus, Aikido detected a previously-documented Shai-Hulud worm payload in four npm package releases published this week
Over-reliance on foreign technology solutions and the hassle of switching providers has some IT leaders questioning their sovereignty ambitions
In 1987, Kansas brought bisons back to Konza Prairie; 29 yrs later, native plant richness rose 103%
Calculative mindsets linked to greater willingness to bend moral rules
In new research in the PsyCh Journal, people who tended to analyze experiences as mathematical cost-benefit problems were more likely to ignore moral rules. This tendency was associated with a greater willingness to make ethical compromises for money or status, as well as to accept immoral help when it benefited them.
A great example of a well-engineered mini PC with some sensibly restrained power limits
From AI pilots to profits: The next opportunity for MSPs
MSPs must shift from deploying AI tools to embedding AI into business workflows
What happens to consent when the keys are handed to machines?
Access is under the spotlight, and things are definitely more complicated in the AI era...
Ugandan communities plant 4,053 trees to rebuild a wildlife buffer near Bwindi
240-million-year-old lost fossil revealed a new reptile related to dinosaurs and crocodiles
Australia reintroduced digging mammals; 8 years later, underground insects changed
Grooming-related messages reach almost two-thirds of children
Nearly two-thirds of Australian children surveyed in a recent study received at least one form of grooming-related communication from a stranger online in the past year, while almost one-third reported receiving direct requests for sexual information or interactions.
Some black holes grow much faster than their galaxies
Nearly every galaxy has a supermassive black hole. The few that don
Scientists found high-quality graphite while making cleaner hydrogen
Tiny molecular rings open new ways for designing better medicines
Cyclopropanes are organic chemistry
Grandchildren repay childhood care by supporting ailing grandparents in Hong Kong
As Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Mexico restored 1 million hectares; plant survival nearly doubled to 64%
Students who use AI every day may be falling behind, while moderate users pull ahead
Students who use AI daily for schoolwork score up to 28 points lower in science than peers, per new OECD data, but weekly users outperform everyone.
Preservation goodies also includes downloadable 3D models for desktop perusal.
Helium-3 lifts new quantum computing concept with faster tunneling rates
Helium
A crystalline sponge reveals structures of large
Drug discovery has traditionally followed the
No evidence that Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hubs have improved child protection outcomes
New research concludes that Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hubs (MASHs) are failing to provide better protection for children in England, instead causing families distress and putting more pressure on social care resources.
Invention may bring smart bionic eye into sight
A working prototype that can see, remember and interact with the world like the human brain could one day underpin smart bionic eyes while using far less energy than today
Curved nanographene with five-, six- and seven-membered rings synthesized in two steps
Nanographenes can be considered molecular fragments of graphene, a 2D conductive material in which carbon atoms are connected in a honeycomb pattern. Because their electronic and photophysical properties vary depending on the size and shape of the molecule, nanographenes are expected to find applications in OLEDs, organic solar cells, organic field-effect transistors and more.
Giant impacts may strip small icy moons of subsurface oceans
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) scientists used simulations to understand the role disruptive impacts play on icy moons with subsurface oceans in our solar system. A recent paper published in the journal Nature Astronomy concludes that disruptive impacts can affect the presence and persistence of subsurface oceans in these moons but do not seem to create new oceans.
Miniature optical sensor achieves 25,000-fold higher airborne ultrasound responsivity per unit area
A joint research team led by Professors Sangyoon Han and Jaesok Yu of the Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering at DGIST has developed the world
More grip on smart devices? Why legislation falls short
From smart vacuum cleaners and doorbell cameras to complex medical equipment in hospitals, many devices around us are connected to the internet. But are we adequately protected against the risks this poses? Legal scholar Mattis van
Martian air could yield methane rocket fuel with fewer unwanted byproducts
As NASA prepares to send humans to Mars as early as the 2030s, University of Mississippi researchers are working on one of the key questions: How will they get back?
Whole-body expansion and contraction make a robot seem more alive
A research group comprising Associate Professor Yoshihiro Nakata and Taisei Mogi from the Graduate School of Informatics and Engineering at The University of Electro-Communications (UEC), Japan, and Mari Saito of Sony Corporation has developed MOFU (MOrphing Fluffy Unit), a mobile robot capable of whole-body expansion and contraction. The group investigated how whole-body expansion-contraction affects perceived animacy, or the extent to which the robot is perceived as lifelike. In addition to expansion-contraction and locomotion, MOFU was designed with features including quiet operation and a soft, fluffy exterior. The study was published in PLOS ONE.
New molecular magnet design boosts performance for ultrahigh-density data storage
Researchers at The University of Manchester and the Australian National University have developed a new class of molecular magnets that combines the most successful features of previous designs, resulting in some of the strongest magnetic memory properties reported to date.
Like traditional weather models, it benefits from an expanded set of inputs.
Male beauty ratings reveal lower averages but an exceptional upper tier
Women
Visible-light system uses quantum noise to obscure 100 Mbps transmissions
Research published in the International Journal of Sensor Networks has demonstrated a visible-light communication system that uses the inherent randomness of quantum noise to make transmitted data harder for hackers to intercept.
New way to harness copper makes antibiotic-resistant bacteria and cancer cells more vulnerable
University of Missouri researchers have discovered a new way to harness one of the body
Quiet black holes with a stellar companion raise questions about how they form
Active black holes are easy to detect. Their superheated accretion disks emit bright X-rays, and the jets streaming from their poles are easily seen at visible and radio wavelengths. But most stellar-mass black holes are inactive. They either drift through the galaxy alone or orbit a companion star without consuming its material. We can
The combat demo for Free Stars: Children of Infinity is out, and it
Blast your opponents in 1v1 arcade space battles like it's 1992 all over again.
Hubble and Webb find that far-out solar system objects
For the first time, scientists used the combined power of NASA
Fresh laundry scent leads to higher spending on second-hand clothes, study finds
The scent of fresh laundry in a store encourages people to spend more on secondhand clothes than the scent of citrus or the typical scent of secondhand clothes does. This is according to research by psychologists Matteo Perini and Jasper de Groot of Radboud University. The researchers suggest that this effect is linked to people
Interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS carries clues from the frozen outskirts of another star system
UK astronomers have uncovered new clues about the origin of 3I/ATLAS
Do black holes grow along with the universe? A new study says yes
We know the universe is constantly expanding. We also know that gravitationally bound objects, such as solar systems and black holes, seem to be immune to that expansion. But a new paper by theoretical physicists Valerio Faraoni and Massimiliano Rinaldi challenges that assumption. They suggest that black holes can
Eggshells-inspired aluminum material offers significant protection from space debris
There are nearly 1 million pieces of debris larger than 1 centimeter (0.4 inch) in near-Earth orbit. As we continue launching spacecraft and telescopes to explore the universe, this debris poses a significant threat of high-speed impact damage. In the Journal of Applied Physics researchers from Dalian University of Technology in China explored an eggshell-inspired design as a potential spacecraft protection material.
Ask an expert: How to talk to children about 9/11
For millions of Americans, Sept. 11, 2001, is a vivid memory. For younger generations, it
A new game demonstrates quantum advantage with provable classical limits
For decades, physicists have worked to prove the strange predictions of quantum mechanics with real experiments. As quantum computers have grown more powerful, researchers have devised increasingly sophisticated ways to test whether these machines are truly harnessing quantum effects
Two Canadian students created toothpaste that changes colour in the mouth
How studying astronauts could help tackle aging on Earth
Astronauts who undergo long-duration spaceflight aboard the International Space Station often return with health problems that resemble some age-related conditions in people on Earth.
Superfluid qubit could help scale up quantum computers
Superfluid helium could offer a new way to tackle one of the biggest challenges in scaling up quantum computers, say researchers from the University of Surrey. The research team has introduced a conceptual design for a new type of qubit that could be much less vulnerable to errors.
EV batteries last longer than drivers feared
Study suggests used vehicles can retain about 90% of original usable battery capacity after 150,000 km.
A photon that challenges Einstein: According to current physics, it should never have reached Earth
How did a photon survive a journey of more than 2 billion light-years when, according to known physics, it should have been absorbed long before reaching Earth? This is the question at the heart of a new study by Giorgio Galanti (INAF) and Marco Roncadelli (INFN), accepted for publication in Physical Review Letters.
New screening system flags food-packaging chemicals linked to serious health risks
Packaged food usually sits in plastic-lined bags designed to keep air, moisture and contaminants out. That same protection can also increase the chances of chemicals from the packaging seeping into the food. When a chemical raises health concerns, industries often swap it for a molecular cousin, a substitution that may either be genuinely safer or simply be too understudied to know whether it is harmful. With thousands of chemicals in use, one-by-one regulation can
India's e-commerce moves beyond discounts towards AI, customer relevance
Industry leaders say unified commerce, faster fulfilment and more responsive supply chains will shape the next phase of growth as consumer behaviour evolves
Police sensitise border residents against terror, infiltration, narco threats in J-K's Poonch
Jammu, Sep 8: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday held a security awareness meeting with residents of villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, urging them to remain alert and promptly report any suspicious movement or activity from across the border. The Police Community Partnership Group (PCPG) meeting was held at Zero Line in Balakote area of Mendhar sector, under the supervision of Additional Superintendent of Police, Poonch, Ajay Sharma with the objective of strengthening Police-Public coordination, enhancing community participation in security matters and addressing the genuine grievances of the border population, a police spokesperson said. During the meeting, he said the local residents, particularly those from border villages, were sensitised about prevailing security challenges and the importance of remaining vigilant against infiltration, terrorist and anti-national activities, narco-trafficking and other criminal activities. They were advised to promptly report any suspicious persons, vehicles, objects or unusual activities to the Police and security agencies, the spokesperson said. He said the threat of narcotics and narco-trafficking was discussed, with residents urged to share credible information regarding drug-related activities. They were also sensitised about cyber frauds, including fake social-media accounts, phishing links, OTP/PIN frauds and fraudulent banking transactions, and advised to exercise caution during online transactions. Residents raised issues regarding access to border villages, security checks, installation of Smart Fence and the recurring menace of wild boars damaging agricultural crops, the spokesperson said. He said the concerns were heard patiently and it was assured that genuine issues would be taken up with the concerned authorities for appropriate redressal while keeping security requirements in view. The meeting concluded on a positive note, with residents assuring full cooperation to the Police and security forces in maintaining peace, security and harmony along the Zero Line and border areas of Balakote, the spokesperson said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor. He criticized opposition leaders for manufacturing grievances and spreading lies about national progress. The new freight corridor will significantly improve India's trade and commercial activities. Modi highlighted his administration's rapid infrastructure development compared to previous governments. He also inaugurated the BJP's new office in Navsari, emphasizing public service.
Government moving towards providing free online coaching under India's best teachers: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced free online coaching for competitive exams. This initiative aims to reduce financial burdens on students' families. The government will oversee this coaching arrangement with top teachers. Education policy is being reshaped to include skills alongside degrees. Youth are urged to prioritize achieving a developed India by 2047.
Emami's BoroPlus expands into baby-care segment with FromMaa range
The launch comes as India's baby-care market, estimated at over Rs 40,000 crore, witnesses robust growth; the range will be available on e-commerce platforms
'Trump is the worst symptom of': Abdul El-Sayed fires back as Michigan Senate race heats up
Saif Ali Khan opens up on Haiwaan's intense action scene: I had to lie down for two days
Saif Ali Khan is set to explore a different kind of action role in Haiwaan. The actor plays a visually impaired character in the upcoming film, but his character is still involved in a physically demanding fight sequence. Saif revealed that his character is trained in martial arts and faces a brutal situation before fighting back. In the scene, his character is tortured, kicked and slapped before eventually retaliating against those attacking him. The sequence was reportedly filmed without body doubles, CGI or extensive camera tricks, giving it a raw and realistic feel. Stunt choreographer Silva designed the action sequence, which involved broken glass and damaged furniture. Saif admitted that filming the scene was physically exhausting and that he needed to rest for two days after completing it. Speaking with Pinkvilla, Saif Ali Khan explained, It's a scene with a great build-up because the characters torture and bash up my character, kicking and slapping him. As an audience, you want him to retaliate, which he eventually does. I thought I was alright but I was exhausted because that is how intense the action scene was. It wasn't CGI or harness-backed action scenes; the fight scene is just raw. It was really lots of fun to perform. He further recalled the challenges involved in filming the sequence, saying, Silva really choreographed that fight, and there were no special effects added to it, there were no duplicates. There's very little fakery in these scenes. The room has broken glass everywhere. It was very raw and kind of violent, and it was utterly exhausting because after that I had to lie down for two days. Interestingly, the Haiwaan team did not conduct any separate workshops or special training sessions for the action sequences. Instead, Saif rehearsed the fight with Silva before filming. The actor recalled how the set was left with broken glass from photo frames and damaged cupboards after the sequence. While the cast managed to avoid major injuries, Saif noted that minor cuts and bruises were part of the demanding shoot. According to Saif, the action sequence works because it is closely connected to the story. His character is subjected to mistreatment, creating a situation where the audience is expected to root for him to fight back. He also credited Silva for choreographing and executing the sequence effectively. Haiwaan marks Saif Ali Khan's first collaboration with director Priyadarshan. The film also reunites Saif with Akshay Kumar after 18 years. Also Read : Saif Ali Khan joins Magnum by Safari as brand ambassador; luggage brand unveils new association
Hidden gut bacteria populations linked to ageing, cancer and type 2 diabetes may spread worldwide
Man hid inside a Roman storage jar 1,600 years ago; archaeologists uncover his final moments
Man posing as PMO official among 2 held at Modi's event venue
A 24-year-old man, impersonating a PMO official, and his armed 'bodyguard' were detained at a high-security venue in Mumbai where Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to attend an event. The duo was intercepted due to suspicious behaviour, and a firearm was recovered from the bodyguard.
Quote of the Day by A$AP Rocky: A$AP Rockys quote, I'm here to break boundaries, man. That's all. I'm here to be the first so that the people after me don't have to think twice about expressing themselves and being free explores the importance of individuality, courage, and freedom of self-expression. The quote suggests that breaking boundaries and challenging expectations can create opportunities for others to express themselves openly, embrace their uniqueness, and live freely without being limited by conventional ideas.
Grand Theft Auto 6 could follow a midnight local time launch strategy, allowing players in different parts of the world to access Rockstar Games' highly anticipated title at different times. New regional listings on the PlayStation Store suggest that GTA 6
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says US envoys have 'very good' ideas to end Russia's war on Ukraine
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomed constructive peace suggestions from US envoys, expressing his eagerness to converse with President Trump about defense strategies. Conversely, Russia claims it is on the brink of a military victory in Ukraine. After a short-lived weekend truce, both countries have resumed intense aerial bombardments, resulting in civilian casualties and serious infrastructure destruction in both Kyiv and Moscow.
JWST finds extreme star-forming galaxies masquerading as faint quasars
A new study finds that two early-universe objects thought to be faint quasars are actually extraordinarily luminous galaxies powered by bursts of star formation. James Webb Space Telescope observations of the galaxies, seen when the universe was less than a billion years old, reveal signatures of extremely massive stars, including some potentially more than 200 times the mass of the sun. The paper outlining this discovery was posted to the arXiv preprint server on Aug. 18.
What is the Anker 'smart display charger' and what does that screen even do?
Anker's new smart display plug-in wall chargers might be small, but they actually do a lot more than just tell you how fast they're charging your devices.
'Rumours of mobile jammers at Satya Niketan site false': Cops slam AAP's claims
'Some Powerful, Big Egos': Vaughan Points 'only Issue' In Pietersen's Selection As England Mentor
New Delhi: Former England captain Michael Vaughan reacted to former batter Kevin Pietersen taking on the role of England's white-ball mentor, but cautioned about the only issue he saw in the shock announcement. In a surprising move, Pietersen was named a 'specialist mentor' for the white-ball sides, which will see the South Africa-born work with the English team through to the World Cup in southern Africa. Vaughan believed that Pietersen would do a eally good job but cautioned about ego issues, given that the English coaching staff included some bigwigs. The one thing that I know from Kevin Pietersen and my time playing and captaining him, he was an ultra professional, a brilliant player, world class, Vaughan told BBC Radio 5. Hes done a bit of mentoring with Delhi in the IPL. Hes passionate about the game. The only issue I have is that there are some quite powerful, big egos within that coaching set-up. I dont see any other team in the world that has such a famous, if you like, coaching set-up. Baz McCullum, Kevin Pietersen, weve got Stephen Fleming in the Test team, you add into that Marcus Trescothick. There are some really big names. Im not saying its a bad thing, Im just interested to know the dynamic down the line. In terms of knowledge and what he can pass on to the players, I have absolutely no doubt that hell do a really good job, he added. Meanwhile, former England fast bowler James Anderson was also taken aback by the Pietersen appointment but felt he can provide the team with knowledge in big games. Im not saying its a bad thing, Im just interested to know the dynamic down the line. In terms of knowledge and what he can pass on to the players, I have absolutely no doubt that hell do a really good job, he added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories As a player, he trained as hard as anyone, both fitness-wise and skills-wise, but he had that ability to go on the field and have that flair. He was a winner. He just wanted to win; he wanted to score big runs in big games. He loved the big occasion, and hopefully that can rub off on the guys who might not have experienced a World Cup before, he added. Article Source: IANS
'Naraz Fufa Ji Now Has Work': PM Modi Takes Veiled Swipe At Congress In Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a fresh swipe at the Congress, referring to the party as Naraaz Fufa during the NaMo for Viksit Bharat event in Vadodara, Gujarat.PM Modi said some people could never be happy with Indias progress while highlighting the development of the Dedicated Freight Corridor and its role in strengthening Indias logistics network.He also spoke about a double-stack freight train carrying cargo equivalent to more than 250 trucks and highlighted the benefits of reducing logistics costs, fuel consumption and pressure on road transport.
'Ban Zohran From 9/11 Ceremony': Ramzis Guantanamo Link Fuels Firestorm
Calls are mounting online to bar New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani from future 9/11 commemorations after a ceremonial pen handover involving his top aide, Ramzi Kassem, sparked outrage. Mamdani had just signed executive orders marking September 11 as a citywide day of remembrance and strengthening anti-terror efforts when he handed the pen to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and asked her to pass it to Kassem. The chief counsel previously represented former Guantnamo detainee Ahmed al-Darbi, who pleaded guilty to war-crime charges tied to al Qaeda plots against commercial ships.
