A model of a quantum computer dpa picture alliance/Alamy In 2019, Google claimed that its quantum computer, Sycamore, could complete calculations that would take 10,000 years to run on the world’s leading supercomputer – a feat of “quantum supremacy”. Last year, however, other researchers refuted Google’s claim by completing one of the calculations on a…
Researchers have demonstrated a new technique that uses lasers to create ceramics that can withstand ultra-high temperatures, with applications ranging from nuclear power technologies to spacecraft and jet exhaust systems. The technique can be used to create ceramic coatings, tiles or complex three-dimensional structures, which allows for increased versatility when engineering new devices and technologies….
How would you feel if your internet search history was put online for others to see? That may be happening to some users of Meta AI without them realising, as people’s prompts to the artificial intelligence tool – and the results – are posted on a public feed. One internet safety expert said it was…
Tibetan bears can get a bit too close to people and built-up areas FLPA / Alamy Stock Photo AI-controlled machines equipped with chilli pepper spray could reduce confrontations between bears and people. But the animals may learn to avoid these machines and simply head to homes and rubbish dumps without them. Incidents between people and…
The control room at quantum computer start-up Quantinuum Quantinuum The US military has launched an effort to determine who may be able to build a truly useful quantum computer within a decade, and what it may be good for. There are more than six dozen companies currently building quantum computers, but it is far from…
Current regulations for nanomedicines overlook the effects of the different forms of the same element, such as ions, nanoparticles, and aggregates. In a recent study, Japanese researchers developed a new analytical method combining an asymmetric flow field-flow fractionation system and mass spectrometry to separately quantify these forms. This technique allows for better quality control and…
With global population growth accelerating urban expansion, construction activity has reached unprecedented levels — placing immense pressure on both natural resources as well as the environment. A cornerstone of modern-day infrastructure, Ordinary Portland Cement remains the most effective and commonly used soil solidifier despite contributing substantially to global carbon emissions. At the same time, construction…
Monster Hunter Wilds’ second major title update is coming soon It’s scheduled to release at the end of June 2025 A new event quest is scheduled to arrive next week, too Monster Hunter Wilds developer Capcom has now confirmed that the game’s next major content patch – Free Title Update 2 – is set to…
It is hard to distinguish real voices from AI-generated ones Credit: NVARTS/Alamy People can no longer reliably tell AI and human voices apart, except in examples of conversational-style speech or with familiar voices, such as those of friends or family. Reproducing human voices using artificial intelligence has long been a research goal, for example to…
