Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have developed a new protocol for generating random numbers that is virtually tamper-proof. This breakthrough could have significant implications for various applications, including jury duty, tax audits, and lottery systems. The new protocol harnesses the natural randomness of the quantum realm to ensure that the generated…
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has announced its plans to sell a new pair of augmented reality (AR) smart glasses called Specs to consumers starting in 2026. The Specs will feature see-through lenses, an AI assistant, and a smaller, lighter design compared to previous models. The company hopes to capitalize on its developer ecosystem…
A team at Northwestern Medicine in Illinois has successfully integrated a generative AI tool into a live clinical workflow to draft radiology reports on X-ray images. The AI model increased documentation efficiency by an average of 15.5% while maintaining diagnostic accuracy. This breakthrough has the potential to transform the way radiologists work, saving time and…
Physicists have made a groundbreaking breakthrough in using quantum computers to simulate the phenomenon of string breaking in particle collisions. Two teams of researchers have successfully used quantum computers to mimic the process of string breaking, which is a crucial process in understanding particle collisions. This achievement is a significant step towards using quantum computers…
The US food safety system is facing significant challenges due to recent cuts in funding and personnel. The FDA’s food regulating branch has been underfunded for over a decade, and recent layoffs have exacerbated the problem. Experts warn that this could lead to more outbreaks of foodborne illnesses and undermine the country’s reputation for having…
Apple has unveiled its new user interface, Liquid Glass, which is set to unify the experience of using Apple devices. However, the initial beta release has raised concerns about the legibility of notifications and the Control Center. Despite its flaws, there are signs that the updated design system will receive more attention to detail over…
Researchers in Israel have made a groundbreaking discovery that reveals the intricate connection between proton transfer and electron spin in living organisms. This finding, published in PNAS, suggests that essential life processes are intrinsically quantum in nature. The study, led by Yossi Paltiel and his team, used lysozyme crystals to demonstrate the relationship between proton…
The US government’s recent announcement to revoke visas for Chinese students studying in “critical fields” has sent shockwaves through the scientific community. The policy, aimed at averting “theft of U.S. research, intellectual property, and technologies,” could affect tens of thousands of students and decimate research groups. The move has sparked fear and uncertainty among international…
France’s biotech sector is experiencing a surge in innovation, driven by a growing number of startups and government initiatives. Companies like Bioptimus, Brenus Pharma, and Brink Therapeutics are developing cutting-edge technologies, including AI-driven diagnostics, regenerative therapies, and programmable recombinases. The France 2030 plan is helping to bridge the funding gap, ensuring that promising innovations have…
A new analysis of seismic data suggests that small and distant earthquakes can disrupt the growth of slow-slip events on major faults, which can lead to devastating earthquakes. The study found that the more frequently small earthquakes occur near a fault’s slow-slip zone, the less synchronized the slipping becomes. This discovery could help scientists better…