Tackling heat transfer, diamond layers help build 3D circuits with lower power consumption, faster signaling, and increased performance.
New computer solves complex problems by physically mirroring the systems it’s trying to solve
An Ising machine built on lattice defects solves problems faster than conventional computers without the drawbacks of quantum systems.
Flaws in a crystal lattice make stable qubits for quantum computers
This is just the beginning, say scientists working on the new technology.
Matter of science: Dialectics and the laws of nature
In this third and final article in a series on philosophy and science, we look at how modern science shows the validity of dialectical processes and how this can help guide science.
World’s purest silicon chip could make quantum computers error-free
A new method to purify silicon for quantum computer chips could solve one of the biggest challenges in quantum computing.
A brain–computer interface could slow cognitive decline
This new brain–computer interface detects weakened brain signals and boosts them to healthy levels, potentially reversing cognitive aging in the brain.
Materialism matters: The role of philosophy in science
In this first article in a series on philosophy and science, we take a look at materialism and why it is fundamental to science.
Taming computers’ energy consumption with a new “spin glass” material
A newly discovered material and its intriguing properties could pave the way for more efficient computing.
Machine learning’s quantum leap into superconductors and quantum computers
Machine learning unravels the secrets of the Gaudin model, paving the way for improved quantum technologies and a deeper understanding of quantum behavior.
Simulating a quantum computer with electronic circuits
What if quantum computing could be simulated using hardware that isn’t so finicky?