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Chip design dramatically reduces energy needed to compute with light
MIT researchers have developed a novel “photonic” chip that uses light instead of electricity—and consumes relatively…
Magnetism discovered in the Earth's mantle
The huge magnetic field which surrounds the Earth, protecting it from radiation and charged particles from…
Direct observation of giant molecules
Physicists at the Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics (MPQ) achieved to form giant diatomic molecules…
'Herd' of dinosaurs found underground at Lightning Ridge
Scientists have revealed that fossils from an underground opal mine near Lightning Ridge, outback NSW, include…
Video streaming framework allows users to download content collaboratively
Sharing a streaming video or watching the big game on a single electronic device can lead…
Protecting privacy at the ballot box with secure multiparty computation
Shortly after the start of the new year, Americans around the nation will start returning to…
Laboratory's solar system legacy
When the first humans stepped onto the moon a half-century ago on July 20, 1969, they…
Fussy, hungry, or in pain? Scientists create an AI tool to tell babies' cries apart
Every parent knows the frustration of responding to a baby’s cries, wondering if their child is…
Freshwater stingray venom varies according to sex and age
There is no antidote or specific treatment for freshwater stingray venom, although accidents involving these animals…