Scientists edge toward scalable quantum simulations on a photonic chip

Scientists edge toward scalable quantum simulations on a photonic chip
Scientists have made an important step toward developing computers advanced enough to simulate complex natural phenomena at the quantum level. While these types of simulations are too cumbersome or outright impossible for classical computers to…

Published August 24, 2023 at 01:30PM
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Robotic glove that 'feels' lends a hand to relearn playing piano after a stroke

Robotic glove that 'feels' lends a hand to relearn playing piano after a stroke
For people who have suffered neurotrauma such as a stroke, everyday tasks can be extremely challenging because of decreased coordination and strength. These problems have spurred the development of robotic devices to help enhance their abilities…

Published August 24, 2023 at 01:30PM
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Quantum-scale sensors to yield human-scale benefits with new backing from NSF

Quantum-scale sensors to yield human-scale benefits with new backing from NSF
A new breed of sensors may one day allow doctors to pinpoint infections inside individual cells, or geologists to find subterranean mineral deposits without lifting a shovel. Bringing such innovations to fruition is the goal of 18 research teams…

Published August 22, 2023 at 03:00PM
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Is our phosphorus use sustainable?

Is our phosphorus use sustainable?
A U.S. National Science Foundation-supported study finds that most phosphorus stakeholders — representing a wide swath of industry, agriculture, environmental and policy interests — have significant doubts about the long-term sustainability of…

Published August 22, 2023 at 01:30PM
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Insights into how the brain processes and stores words we hear

Insights into how the brain processes and stores words we hear
Neuroscientists at Georgetown University Medical Center say the brain's auditory lexicon, a catalog of verbal language, is located in front of the primary auditory cortex, not behind it — a finding that challenges previous understanding of this area…

Published August 22, 2023 at 01:30PM
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U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. National Science Foundation announce first cohort in the NSF INTERN program to support growth of the geothermal energy workforce

U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. National Science Foundation announce first cohort in the NSF INTERN program to support growth of the geothermal energy workforce
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. National Science Foundation announced the first cohort of geothermal interns in the NSF INTERN program. Through this collaboration — the first activity coordinated under the NSF-DOE Memorandum of…

Published August 21, 2023 at 06:00PM
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Researchers grow precise arrays of nanoLEDs

Researchers grow precise arrays of nanoLEDs
Halide perovskites are a family of materials that have attracted attention for their superior optoelectronic properties and potential applications in devices such as high-performance solar cells, light-emitting diodes and lasers. These materials have…

Published August 17, 2023 at 01:30PM
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