For the first time, a quantum computer has corrected its own errors while performing calculations, a significant step towards reliable quantum computing. This achievement marks a breakthrough in quantum error correction, a technique that is crucial for these computers to solve complex problems. Quantum computers rely on qubits (quantum bits) that are prone to “jitters” … Read more
Scientists from the Cluster of Excellence “3D Matter Made to Order” have developed a new molecular engineering technique that allows for precise control over the development of complex organoids. The technique uses microbeads made of specifically folded DNA to release growth factors or other signal molecules inside tissue structures. Organoids are miniature, organ-like tissue structures … Read more
A global summit on artificial intelligence (AI) in the military domain has agreed that humans should retain control over key decisions regarding the use of nuclear weapons. The non-binding declaration was adopted by nearly 100 countries at the Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM) summit in Seoul, South Korea. The “Blueprint for Action” emphasizes … Read more
The Flipper Zero team has released the first major firmware version for their portable, customizable hacking device after three years of development. Despite facing controversy and being banned or restricted in some countries and e-commerce platforms due to users showcasing illegal activities, the device is designed for pentesters. Firmware 1.0 solidifies support for 89 radio … Read more
A team of researchers from the University of Michigan has made a groundbreaking discovery about how sedatives like propofol affect our state of consciousness. By using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to map changes in the brain’s architecture, they found that the thalamus plays a crucial role in governing unconsciousness. Propofol is commonly used to … Read more
The oldest known map of the ancient world is a clay tablet inscribed with the Babylonian Map of the World, also referred to as “Imago Mundi” in Latin. Dating back to approximately the sixth century B.C., this tablet offers a glimpse into how the Babylonians viewed their world thousands of years ago. The map depicts … Read more
A recent data breach at payment gateway provider Slim CD has compromised the sensitive financial information of nearly 1.7 million individuals. The breach allowed hackers to access the company’s network for almost a year, stealing credit card details between June 14 and 15, 2024. Exposed data includes full names, physical addresses, credit card numbers, and … Read more
A remarkable ring dating back at least a millennium has been unearthed near the Scottish shore by an enthusiastic volunteer, John Ralph, who is not an archeologist. The discovery was made during excavations at Burghead, which was thought to be a significant seat of power during the Pictish kingdom between 500 and 1000 CE. Ralph, … Read more
Archaeologists have made a significant discovery at the Tell Al-Abqain excavation site in northwest Egypt, uncovering a 3,500-year-old military fort that once housed soldiers and stored weapons. The mudbrick structure features two identical sections, one of which was used to store daily rations for soldiers who protected the land from Sea Peoples incursions. The team … Read more
The United States has successfully expanded its continental shelf boundaries, adding an additional one million square kilometers beneath the ocean. This massive claim is equivalent in size to two Californias, making America significantly larger than it was yesterday. Mead Treadwell, former lieutenant governor of Alaska and chair of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, explains that … Read more