Researchers at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) have made a groundbreaking discovery in spintronics, developing a new method to control spin-polarized currents using electric fields. This innovation could bring spintronics closer to real-world applications, enabling the creation of more efficient, compact, and energy-efficient devices. Forecast for 6 months: Expect significant interest and…
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Mathematicians have finally solved a 65-year-old problem in the field of topology, which deals with the properties of shapes that are preserved under continuous transformations. The problem, which involved determining the dimensions in which certain twisted shapes can exist, has been a long-standing puzzle in the mathematical community. Researchers at Fudan University and the University…
A groundbreaking theoretical framework proposes that gravity may arise from entropy, offering a fresh perspective on the deep connections between geometry, quantum mechanics, and statistical physics. Developed by Ginestra Bianconi, a mathematical physicist at Queen Mary University of London, this modified version of gravity provides new quantum information theory insights on the well-established link between…
A team of engineers at the National University of Singapore has discovered a new method to generate clean power by harnessing the energy from rain. By dripping rain-like drops into a narrow tube, they were able to create a significant amount of electrical charge, enough to power 12 LED lightbulbs for 20 seconds. This innovative…
A team of researchers from Harvard’s John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of quantum communication. They have developed a novel quantum transducer that can convert optical frequencies into microwave frequencies with low loss, paving the way for more efficient and scalable quantum computing. This…
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery, finding a massive interstellar cloud just 300 light-years from Earth. Dubbed Eos, this cloud is the closest of its kind ever found and offers a unique opportunity to study molecular cloud formation and dissipation up close. The cloud is estimated to be 5,500 times as massive as the sun…
Researchers have proposed a new theoretical work that could reconcile quantum entanglement with Einstein’s theory of relativity by introducing an extra time dimension. This idea, inspired by conversations with Roger Penrose, suggests that particles could have five-dimensional wavefunctions, allowing for instantaneous collapse of the wavefunction without violating causality. A hypothetical experiment has been proposed to…
A team of researchers has made a significant breakthrough in developing fluorine-free alternatives to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals.” These chemicals have been linked to various health issues and environmental concerns. The new study suggests that chains of carbon and silicon atoms with a bulky, tree branch-like structure can replace…
A burst of solar wind has triggered a planet-wide heatwave in Jupiter’s upper atmosphere, according to astronomers at the University of Reading, UK. The hot region, which had a temperature of over 750 K, propagated at thousands of kilometres per hour and stretched halfway around the planet. This phenomenon is the first of its kind…