Schematic illustration of altermagnetism in a single-orientation RuO₂ thin film, depicted based on X-ray magnetic linear dichroism and spin orientations. Credit: Zhenchao Wen, National Institute for Materials Science; Jun Okabayashi, The University of Tokyo; Yoshio…
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Cancer-diagnosing AI models can secretly read patient demographics from pathology slides, leading to biased results. A new training approach dramatically improves fairness without needing perfect data. Credit: Shutterstock AI can spot cancer—but it can also…
Optical chip developed in the study with laser light from an optical fiber array. Credit: Jake Freedman A new chip-scale device offers unprecedented control over laser frequencies, a key ingredient for large-scale quantum computing. Researchers…
A representation of a cell membrane (rice) with nanopores (broccoli) releasing ions (seeds). Credit: Aleksandra Radenovic/EPFL Scientists found that nanopores’ electrical charges control how ions flow and when pores temporarily shut down. The discovery could…
BISC is a paper-thin, wireless, AI-ready brain implant poised to transform both neurotherapy and human-machine interaction. Credit: Columbia Engineering A radically miniaturized brain implant called BISC is redefining what’s possible in human–computer interaction, offering a…
Scientists argue that quantum technology is entering a transformative era, offering early glimpses of practical systems while exposing the engineering hurdles that must be overcome before the field can fully mature. Credit: Stock A new…
ORNL scientists developed RidgeAlloy, a new aluminum alloy that transforms impure auto-body scrap into strong structural materials. Credit: Shutterstock A new alloy could turn tomorrow’s vehicle scrap into America’s next manufacturing advantage. A large influx…
Gold “super atoms” could unlock scalable, customizable quantum computing. (Artist’s concept.) Credit: SciTechDaily.com Researchers found that gold “super atoms” can behave like the atoms in top-tier quantum systems—only far easier to scale. These tiny clusters…
New research from Johns Hopkins University shows that certain biologically inspired AI architectures can mimic human brain activity even before training on data, challenging long-held assumptions about how AI must learn. Credit: Stock Choosing the…
Thanks to computer numerical control (CNC) fabrication technologies, the method may also be applied to design-laminated timber gridshells. Credit: ©2025 Masaaki Miki and Toby Mitchell CC-BY-ND A new NURBS-based algorithm is revolutionizing gridshell design by…
