
Advance in quantum error correction
Quantum computers are largely theoretical devices that could perform some computations exponentially faster than conventional computers can. Crucial to most designs for quantum computers is quantum ... more
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DNA double helix does double duty assembling nanoparticle arrays
In a new twist on the use of DNA in nanoscale construction, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and collaborators put synthetic strands of the biologic ... more
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Lunar Dust Transformed Into Structural Reinforcement for Moon Base Construction
Simulation Study Links Milky Way Satellite Galaxies to Conditions at the Dawn of Time
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Reveals a Birthplace Far Colder Than Our Solar System
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This Slinky lookalike 'hyperlens' helps us see tiny objects
It looks like a Slinky suspended in motion. Yet this photonics advancement - called a metamaterial hyperlens - doesn't climb down stairs. Instead, it improves our ability to see tiny objects. Descri ... more
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Disney develop 2-legged robot that walks like an animated character
When Walt Disney created Mickey Mouse, he didn't give much thought to how he might bring his character to life in the real world. But robotics now puts that possibility within reach, so Disney resea ... more
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Alberta fires threaten oil installations
Wildfires are moving closer to key oil installations in Alberta province as the government reports nearly three dozen new outbreaks in the last 24 hours. ... more
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US unveils plan to subsidize broadband for poor
The top US telecom regulator on Thursday unveiled plans to subsidize high-speed Internet for low-income households, saying the service was essential for people trying to better themselves. ... more
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Avago buys Broadcom in $37 bn chipmaker tie-up
Singapore-based Avago Technologies announced plans Thursday to buy rival Broadcom in a $37 billion deal creating a mobile chipmaking powerhouse. ... more
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