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MIT physicists created a five-lane quantum highway for electrons.

"Artist’s rendition of a newly discovered superhighway for electrons that can occur in rhombohedral graphene. “We found a goldmine, and every scoop is revealing something new,” says MIT Assistant Professor Long Ju. Credit: Sampson Wilcox/Research Laboratory of Electronics" (ScitechDaily, MIT Physicists Forge a Five-Lane Quantum Superhighway for Electrons) The quantum information highway allows the system to transport information, stored in things like electrons.  Boosting binary data security. The system can use cable ducts and share information between individual wires. Then each of the wires transports information forward in different lines.  The cable ducts can also used to create a virtual quantum channel. That can work at room temperature. In those systems, the intelligent operating system shares information with each wire. Then that system drives data to the cable duct. In cable ducts, information can travel in lines like in real quantum computers.  The parallel ports c

The rat's stem cells restore mouse brain circuits.

  "Studies demonstrate the regeneration of mouse brain circuits with rat stem cells, providing new insights into neurological restoration and cross-species brain development. Credit: SciTechDaily.com" (ScitechDaily, Revolutionizing Regeneration: Rat Stem Cells Restore Mouse Brain Circuits) The rat's stem cells are used to restore the mouse's brain. And that gives a new hope for brain injury patients. The ability to grow and clone stem cells limits those therapies. Genetic engineering makes it possible for that system can use genetically engineered rats to create new stem cells for humans.  The ability to produce stem cells in the laboratory is the key element for successful stem cell therapies. Stem cells can be used to fix any tissue type, but the problem is where researchers can take the stem cells. One solution to that problem is cancer cells. The system can remove the genome from those cells. Then it must inject the new DNA into them.  Making the new neurons from

The new 3D printers are coin-size systems.

"The tiny device could enable a user to rapidly create customized, low-cost objects on the go, like a fastener to repair a wobbly bicycle wheel or a component for a critical medical operation. Credit: Sampson Wilcox, RLE" (Scitech, Tiny Titan: MIT’s Revolutionary Coin-Sized 3D Printer Fits in Your Pocket) Researchers created a 3D printer that is coin-size. That kind of printer can create things like microchips. But it's possible. Those tiny 3D printers can also work in extremely large-size projects. In simplest models, the 3D printers are positioned on tracks. The 3D printer itself is the tool, that can be part of the modular production systems.  There are visions of high-temperature metal printers installed on the gantry cranes. That makes those crane printers that can make even ship-size things. The crane that the printer controls can move back and forth and the printer can move horizontally. This kind of thing can turn the crane into a high-temperature 3D printer, that

Quantum technology requires new materials.

"Artist impression of new nanostrings that can vibrate for a very long time. These nanostrings vibrate more than 100,000 times per second. Because it’s difficult for energy to leak out, it also means environmental noise is hard to get in, making these some of the best sensors for room temperature environments. Credit: Richard Norte" (ScitechDaily, Defying Gravity: Nanostrings That Mimic Quantum Effects at Room Temperature) One particular material group that interests researchers is "zero-dimensional material".  That term means materials with one atom layer. Or maybe someday researchers can make subatomic particle layers that are like graphene, but they form protons or neutrons.  Researchers are interested in those lattice atom layers because 2D systems are easier to control than complex 3D structures. The 2D system involves fewer variables. AI can easily predict changes in 2D systems than in 3D complex structures.   The zero-dimensional ferroelectric vortex: a quant

Generative AI can turn SciFi into reality.

"Leading AI scientists warn of the significant risks associated with the rapid development of AI technologies in a Policy Forum. They propose that major technology firms and public funders dedicate at least one-third of their budgets to risk assessment and mitigation. They also advocate for stringent global standards to prevent AI misuse and emphasize the importance of proactive governance to steer AI development towards beneficial outcomes and avoid potential disasters. Credit: SciTechDaily.com" (ScitechDaily, When Science Fiction Becomes Science Fact: The AI Dilemma) Artificial general intelligence (AGI) can be the large language model, that can create smaller specific language models. And maybe the computer or programming industry works around large-scale language models. The clients use the AGI to generate those limited AIs.  The idea is that the customers pay to owners of the AGI for things like server maintenance. The owners of the AGI need money for electric bills. Thi

Biotechnology gives unlimited possibilities.

"Between day one (left) and day 14 (right), plant cells 3D printed in hydrogel grow and begin flourishing into yellow clusters. Credit: Adapted from ACS Central Science 2024, DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.4c00338" (ScitechDaily, Crafting Programmable Living Materials With Synthetic Biology & 3D Printing) The synthetic DNA-manipulated biomaterials revolutionized 3D printing technology. The ability to combine species makes it possible to create large-size biological structures. That follows certain shapes. But when that technology is connected with 3D printing technology, that makes the ultimate tool. The DNA-manipulated cells can create the LEGO bricks that the 3D printers can put in certain places. The ability to connect corals and starfishes makes it possible to create the structures, that the bioprinter can put in certain places.  The silicon algae's shell genome can connected with the trees. And that can create trees with silicon shells. Genomes from electric eels can tu

The 6G communication can use terahertz radiation.

"Tohoku University researchers have developed a tunable filter for terahertz wave signals, facilitating higher transmission rates and improved signal quality. This breakthrough, crucial for the advancement of terahertz applications in communication, medical imaging, and industrial analysis, promises to unlock the full potential of terahertz waves across various fields." (ScitechDaily, Unlocking the Future of 6G: A New Breakthrough in Terahertz Communication) The world is going to be mobile. And that means there is always a need for new and faster mobile networks. The problem with data networks is that even if 4G and 5G are fast. Mobile applications always turn harder and harder. More and more mobile applications like cell phones connect to mobile networks. And that thing increases the need for data transportation capacity.  In the future, all TV sets and even houses use wireless data transmission because data cables are expensive. It's cheaper and easier to install long-r

Quantum networks can make the world more secure.

"The 100-kilometer fiber optic cable through which a team of researchers at DTU has successfully distributed a quantum-encrypted key securely. Credit: DTU" (ScitechDaily, An Unprecedented 100 km – Researchers Set New Distance Record With Quantum Keys)  Researchers made new records. They exchange quantum keys securely within 100 km. And that is the next step for ultra-secured data transmission. The networks are unable to operate if they are not secured. The cornerstone for secure communication is that the systems can exchange keys securely.  The neurocomputer requires ultra-secure communication.  The new findings are a big advantage to developing quantum networks.  The difference between quantum networks and regular networks is that in quantum networks, information travels in qubits. The quantum network's problem is that the system packs information in the physical object. And that makes quantum computers resistant to regular eavesdropping.  However, the quantum computer i

The new observations and observation tools are revolutionizing nanotechnology and the way of thinking in physics.

ScitechDaily.com "A new study has overturned a fundamental principle of physics by demonstrating that similarly charged particles can attract each other in a solution, with the effect varying between positive and negative charges depending on the solvent. This discovery has significant implications for various scientific processes, including self-assembly and crystallization". (ScitechDaily, Opposites Attract, Likes Repel? Scientists Overturn Fundamental Principle of Physics) The research reveals the importance of solvent structure at the interface in determining interparticle interactions, challenging long-held beliefs and indicating a need for a re-evaluation of our understanding of electromagnetic forces. Credit: Zhang Kang". (ScitechDaily, Opposites Attract, Likes Repel? Scientists Overturn Fundamental Principle of Physics) New observations about magnetic fields. And same polar particle or object interaction revolutionized the knowledge of magnetism. They say. The sy

Quantum computers and ultra-fast photonic microchips can danger even the most secure communication.

"Quantum computers could pose a major security risk to current communication systems in 12-15 years with their exponentially greater speed and code-breaking ability. (ScitechDaily, Today’s Most-Secure Communications Threatened by Future Quantum Computers) Quantum computers can break entire binary cryptography. And that makes all communication unsecured. That is one of the greatest threats in quantum computing. And this brings the arms race to the quantum age. The quantum computer can create codes that any binary computer can break. But the quantum computer can also break old-fashioned codes. And that makes it an ultimate weapon and sabotage tool.   Quantum computers can change the measurements of the ammunition in factories by changing the system calibration. Or it can delete databases from the opponent's computer systems. This thing can delete all SIM cards from mobile telephones. In peacetime, the hackers that operate using quantum systems can steal the names of the counter-

The new humanoid robots break limits.

The new humanoid robots are more fantastic than nobody thought. The BMW's new humanoid manufacturing robots are impressive tools. When humanoid robots work in manufacturing platforms under the dome of the full-scale WIFI transmission and the control of the same supercomputer, they can form multi-level morphing neural networks. They can communicate with supercomputers or with each other. And that is the impressive thing.  The robots that understand accents are easier to control using spoken words. They can understand natural languages, and people's natural way of communicating. In regular robotics, the user must use grammatically correct language. But modern robots and computers have started to follow orders, that accent-using users can give. The first portal in those systems is the speech-to-text application that transforms spoken words into text. That it drives to the robot's control.  The system requires only an accent wordbook that can translate orders to literal languag

Electric power innovations. Fuel cells in aircraft and solar panels over Arizona canal.

  "ZEROe teams powered on the iron pod, the future hydrogen-propulsion system designed for Airbus’ electric concept aircraft." (Intersting Engineering, Airbus's ZEROe: First engine fuel cell powers up for hydrogen flight) Electric power innovations. Fuel cells in aircraft and solar panels over Arizona canal.  Airbus Zero is a testbed for fuel cells that are used in commercial aircraft. The problem with aircraft is always noise and pollution. If the aircraft uses electric engines. That decreases noise levels and cleans the air, especially around airfields. Lightweight solar panels that can be installed on the wings and body of aircraft can give electricity to electric engines. And they can extend an aircraft's operational range.   The thing that makes this kind of system interesting is that the "flying cars" or cheap VTOL aircraft can use them as a power source. The hydrogen power cells can give energy to electric aircraft at night time. And that makes them m

Genetically engineered bacteria can eat plastic waste and make spiders silk.

"Scientists have created a method to transform plastic waste into biodegradable spider silk using bacteria, providing an innovative and sustainable approach to tackling plastic pollution. (Artist’s concept.) Credit: SciTechDaily.com (ScitechDaily, Engineered Bacteria Eat Waste Plastic and Make Spider Silk – “Nature’s Kevlar”) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Next text is from ScitechDaily.com "For the first time, researchers have used bacteria to “upcycle” waste polyethylene. Move over Spider-Man: Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a strain of bacteria that can turn plastic waste into a biodegradable spider silk with multiple uses. Transforming Plastic Into Protein Their new study marks the first time scientists have used bacteria to transform polyethylene plastic — the kind used in many single-use items — into a high-value protein product. That product, which the researchers call “bio-inspired spider silk” because of its si

Neuralink reports on the first human neuro-implant assembly.

Elon Musk said that the first human got Neuralink's bio-implanted microchip. That thing makes the person able to move the prosthesis wirelessly. The thing is that the Neuralink is not the top level of the neuro-implated microchips. And researchers can install some more advanced microchips on the skull without the need for a special neurosurgeon.  Those Neuralink's neuroport-type systems can make it possible for machines they communicate with people without borders.  Also, the neuro-implated microchips can make things like technical telepathy possible, when people exchange their thoughts using brain-implated microchips. Those microchips allow to control of robots and animals using those microchips. The neuro-implated microchip makes it possible. People can fusion their senses with other people or animals. That causes visions where hackers can attack that kind of system. And that can cause a very bad situation.  The brain-implanted microchips can used as BCI (Brain Computer Inter

Error detection in quantum computers is the key to making trusted systems.

 "Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to identify errors in quantum computers, greatly improving error correction efficiency. This advancement employs real-time error monitoring in quantum computations, marking a significant shift in quantum computing research. Credit: SciTechDaily.com" (ScitechDaily, Finding and Erasing Quantum Computing Errors in Real-Time) Quantum computers have the same problems as other computers. Even if the system is over 40 years faster than binary computers. That means quantum computers calculate in one second. Calculation that takes 47 years using binary computers. Researchers make more, and more complicated calculations, and quantum computers must give response to challenges. And the reason why quantum computers developed is that more and more complicated simulations and AI-based software require more and more effective computers. Quantum computers require fast-reacting AI that follows that system operates as it should. Trust plays a

Goodbye, Ingenuity helicopter.

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter made its last mission into Mars's atmosphere. The rotor damage made the end of that helicopter's mission exceed its calculated time. Ingenuity was an awesome tool, that gave data about Mars. That helicopter also gave data about high-altitude helicopters that can used to observe Earth and as area surveillance tools.  Ingenuity also gave information about the AI solutions that can used in independent systems that will send to the Titan and other planets. And the same systems also can operate over the battlefield. If the helicopter can operate independently. It can deliver data to the command center. Without the need for two-way communication. That makes it hard to detect the command center using radio detectors.  The high-flying automatized helicopters can deliver information about what happens below them. If those helicopters are kamikaze tools. They can operate as surveillance tools. And when their batteries are empty, they can dive against targe

What if somebody copies the mechanic computer's structure to the quantum computers?

   What if somebody copies the mechanic computer's structure to the quantum computers?  The mechanic computers are immune to EMP pulses. And that thing makes them interesting, even if they are old-fashioned systems. The small nanotechnical mechanic computers can be used as backup systems for simple, one-purpose systems.  Nanotechnology makes it possible to create very small mechanical components. And it's possible. The small mechanic computers can assist the digital computers in cases where EMP (Electromagnetic pulse) damages digital computers.  Digital computers are more effective and multi-use than mechanic computers, and that's why they replaced mechanic computers. But it's possible. That mechanic computers work as background systems, for special cases.  (Wikipedia, Colossus computer) Colossus When we think about digital computers the first electric "computer" before ENIAC was Colossus, the top secret code-breaking machine. They used electric wires and elec

MIT researchers created a sensor that harvests energy from its environment.

"This energy management interface is the "brain" of a self-powered, battery-free sensor that can harvest the energy it needs to operate from the magnetic field generated in the open air around a wire. Credit: Courtesy of the researchers, edited by MIT News" (/news-media/self-powered-sensor-automatically-harvests-magnetic-energy) There is nothing new about sensors that harvest energy from the sunlight. The thing that makes the new sensor fundamental is that it can also operate in complete darkness. This system makes it possible for employers to make sensor installations in narrow places, where is hard to pull wires.  Because these kinds of sensors can operate in darkness, researchers can use the same technology to create the power sources for the miniature robots. That new technology makes those robots able to operate in areas. Where there is no sunlight.  The new sensor is fully battery-free. It can harvest its energy from the environment. The difference between sol

What would you do with the most slippery material in the world?

 What would you do with the most slippery material in the world?  "Researchers have made groundbreaking discoveries in superlubricity, demonstrating how this state of minimal friction could revolutionize energy efficiency in mechanical systems. Their work reveals that friction in superlubricity defies traditional laws, offering promising applications for reducing global energy consumption. Credit: SciTechDaily.com" (ScitechDaily, Slippery Science: Unlocking the Secrets of Superlubricity for Energy Efficiency) While people talk about slippery materials they don't think about what makes material slippery. The thing that makes materials slippery is one thing that determines the use of materials. People can use Slippery materials, like slippery polymers for transporting heavy things, like furniture at least for short distances.  In those cases, the ideal material can be a polymer shell that is slippery when it's against another polymer. That thing decreases friction. In t