Google Quantum AI has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in quantum computing by demonstrating the possibility of fault-tolerant quantum computing. For the first time, a logical qubit has met all criteria, showcasing the effectiveness of quantum error correction. While there are still many challenges to overcome, this breakthrough provides exponential leverage in reducing logical errors with … Read more
Physicists at the Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge have achieved a breakthrough by creating the first two-dimensional (2D) Bose glass, an unusual phase of matter that challenges conventional statistical mechanics. To produce this novel state, researchers used overlapping laser beams to generate a quasiperiodic pattern, similar to Penrose tilings. When ultracold atoms were introduced into this … Read more
Cato CTRL’s Q2 2024 SASE Threat Report reveals critical findings based on analyzing 1.38 trillion network flows from over 2,500 customers. Key takeaways for enterprises include the persistence of threat actor IntelBroker, cybersquatting trends, and Log4j exploits. IntelBroker, a prominent figure in the BreachForums hacking community, has been involved in selling data and source code … Read more
Microsoft has patched a vulnerability in the Windows Installer that allows malware or rogue users to gain SYSTEM-level privileges and hijack a PC. The flaw, identified as CVE-2024-38014, was privately disclosed by SEC Consult, which has also released an open-source tool to scan for installer files that can be exploited. The vulnerability is a privilege … Read more
Researchers at Soochow University’s School of Computer Science & Technology have made significant progress in long-text modeling with the release of “MemLong: Memory-Augmented Retrieval for Long Text Modeling”. Their innovation extends the context window of a large language model (LLM) from 2,000 to 80,000 tokens on a two-year-old desktop-grade NVIDIA 3090 GPU. This breakthrough has … Read more
Researchers at the University of Nottingham’s Rolls-Royce UTC in Manufacturing and On-Wing Technology have developed an ultra-thin soft robot that can crawl, climb, squeeze through narrow gaps, and even swim. The Thin Soft Robot (TS-robot) has a thickness of just 1.7mm, making it ideal for navigating complex machinery and challenging environments. The TS-robot’s unique design … Read more
The concept of a simulated reality has been a staple in science fiction for decades, but it seems that this idea may be closer to fact than fiction. The simulation theory suggests that our reality is actually an advanced computer simulation created by a higher being or future civilization. This idea has gained traction among … Read more
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in France that sheds new light on the evolution and extinction of Neanderthals. The partial skeleton of an adult male, nicknamed Thorin, has been found to belong to a previously unknown line of European Neanderthals that evolved apart from other populations for nearly 50,000 years. The DNA analysis shows … Read more
Scientists have discovered a potential new source of antibiotics in the depths of the Arctic Ocean. Researchers analyzed samples collected during an expedition to the Arctic in 2020 and found that marine microbes called actinobacteria produce substances that can stop harmful bacteria from growing and causing disease. The team tested hundreds of unknown compounds extracted … Read more
Researchers at MIT have made significant progress in the field of quantum physics by recreating the quantum Hall effect using an ultracold cloud of sodium atoms instead of electrons. This achievement allows scientists to study this phenomenon on a more manageable scale, opening up new possibilities for exploring the mysteries of the quantum world. The … Read more