Scientists at the University of Queensland have invented a filter that can remove harmful PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) chemicals from water and recycle them into renewable batteries. The technology is over five times more effective than existing methods, reducing PFAS levels to non-detectable levels in drinking water. The filter will be trialed at Brisbane’s Luggage Point … Read more
Scientists in China have developed a novel computing architecture that can train advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models while consuming fewer computing resources, potentially leading to the creation of artificial general intelligence (AGI). AGI is a hypothetical system that can reason, contextualize, edit its own code, and understand or learn any intellectual task that a human … Read more
Scientists have built and tested a world-first nuclear clock prototype, which could potentially outperform atomic clocks. The new clock works by measuring the vibrations of an atom’s nucleus, rather than its entire structure. This allows for even more precise timekeeping, with the potential to speed up GPS and internet technologies. Atomic clocks keep time by … Read more
A critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability has been discovered by CYFIRMA Research, affecting multiple versions of Microsoft Windows’ Wi-Fi drivers. The flaw, identified as CVE-2024-30078, resides in the Dot11Translate80211ToEthernetNdisPacket() function and could allow attackers to execute unauthorized code on affected systems. The vulnerability affects Windows 10, Windows 11, and several versions of Windows Server, … Read more
Scientists have developed nanorobots that can repair brain aneurysms with unprecedented precision. These tiny robots are smaller than blood cells and can deliver clot-forming drugs directly to the site of the aneurysm, preventing devastating strokes. The technology has been tested only in rabbits so far, but it could potentially become an alternative to current treatments … Read more
Scientists from the University of Vienna have made a groundbreaking discovery in their study of the scarlet sea anemone (Nematostella vectensis). The team found possible multipotent stem cells in the anemone, which could be key to understanding how these creatures can successfully fight against aging. The scarlet sea anemone is a member of the Cnidaria … Read more
Sticking to the same daily habits can be beneficial, but getting too stuck in a routine can actually harm your cognitive function and memory. Research shows that diversifying your daily activities and changing up what you do can result in higher overall cognitive functioning. In fact, one study found that participants with more diversity in … Read more
Scientists have long known that the protein kinase Mzeta (PKMzeta) molecule plays a central role in forming memories. However, new research identifies its partner-in-crime, the kidney and brain expressed adaptor protein (KIBRA), which forms long-term memories through interactions that “tag” certain synapses in neurons. Further study of this interaction could help scientists develop therapies for … Read more
IQM Quantum Computers has achieved a major milestone in the development of its superconducting quantum computers. The Finland-based company has demonstrated a record-low error rate for two-qubit operations, with a CZ gate between two qubits achieving 99.91% fidelity. This achievement marks a significant step towards “fault-tolerant” quantum computing and is essential for generating entangled states … Read more
The Internet Archive has suffered a significant legal setback after the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled against the organization’s book digitization project, upholding an earlier ruling that found the project violated copyright law. The case centers around the National Emergency Library (NEL), launched by the Internet Archive in March 2020 to … Read more