Key idea: A fleet of international spacecraft at Mars is laying the scientific groundwork for a new era of exploration at the Red Planet. Original author and publication date: Miriam Kramer (Axios) - February 28,…
New study allows brain and artificial neurons to…
Summary: Research on novel nanoelectronics devices led by the University of Southampton enabled brain neurons and artificial neurons to communicate with each other. The discovery opens the door to further significant developments in neural and…
The Brain and Climate Change
Summary: Changing Global Temperatures Could Mean Difficult Days Ahead for Those Suffering From Neurological Conditions, and Lost Productivity for All Original author and publication date: Cedars Sinai - February 27, 2020 Futurizonte Editor's Note: The…
Astronomers say Earth might have a new mini-moon
Summary: An asteroid has apparently been caught in our planet's gravity. Original author and publication date: Sean Keane - February 26, 2020 Futurizonte Editor's Note: It seems that space can surprise us at any moment.…
Artificial atoms create stable qubits for quantum computing
A silicon qubit high-frequency measurement stage, which is positioned inside a dilution refrigerator to cool the chip to around 0.1 degrees above absolute zero. Picture: UNSW/Ken Leanfore Summary: In a breakthrough for quantum computing, researchers…
Powering Communication for an Interstellar Probe
Power supply for interstellar probe. Source: NASA Glenn Research Center. Summary: A new device to power communication for an interstellar probe could weight only a couple of grams. Original author and publication date: Brian Wang…
Creating the Heart of a Quantum Computer: Developing…
Credit: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Summary: US Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is using a sophisticated cooling system to keep qubits – the heart of quantum computers – cold enough for scientists to…
Simple, fuel-efficient rocket engine could enable cheaper, lighter…
An Experimental Rotating Detonation Engine. Source: James Koch/University of Washington Summary: A new type of engine — called a rotating detonation engine — promises to make rockets not only more fuel-efficient but also more lightweight…
These ‘smart clothes’ conduct Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to…
The clothes created by the National University of Singapore can be washed, dried and ironed as with regular garments. Source: NUSLife Summary: Researchers from the National University of Singapore invented clothing that conducts Bluetooth and…