Researchers at MIT recently signed a four-year agreement with the Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP) at the University of Copenhagen. The goal is to speed up quantum computing hardware research. Both universities will set up identical quantum labs on their campuses, allowing for easier collaboration and sharing knowledge. This partnership will also facilitate … Read more
Cybersecurity researchers have found a new type of Windows backdoor that uses a built-in feature called Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) as a way for attackers to control the malware remotely. The backdoor, which has been named BITSLOTH, was discovered in connection with a cyber attack on a South American government’s Foreign Ministry. The current … Read more
Researchers have discovered a new species of mollusc that lived 500 million years ago. The fossil, called Shishania aculeata, is a flat, shell-less slug covered in a protective spiny armour. Some fossils were found preserved upside down, showing that the animal’s bottom was naked, with a muscular foot like a slug. Experts suggest that this … Read more
The Israeli hacker group “We Red Evils Original” took responsibility for reported WiFi outages in Iran, according to Israeli media on Thursday night. Before the outages occurred, the group posted a message saying they would attack internet systems and providers in Iran. Many people in Iran reported that their internet was down or experiencing blackouts. … Read more
You are an expert simplifying complex texts. Your task is to rewrite the given text to make it easier to read and understand, while retaining all the important information. Please ensure that the summary is in the same language as the original text. Do not write anything else or comment anything, do not write pre-text … Read more
Simone Biles wins Olympic gold medal in individual all-around gymnastics after dramatic finals performance. Biles held off challenges from Rebeca Andrade and Suni Lee, her teammate, to take the top spot on the podium. Andrade won silver, while Lee took bronze. Here are four key takeaways from Thursday’s final: * Biles struggled on uneven bars … Read more
Nvidia sets record for biggest daily gain in value in stock market history. The Californian-based chip maker added $330 billion to its market capitalization in a single day, breaking its previous record set in February. Nvidia’s shares soared nearly 13% due to high demand for its chips. Microsoft’s announcement of a 60% increase in AI-related … Read more
Tech shares rose early Wednesday, with the Nasdaq composite jumping over 2.5% after positive earnings reports from Microsoft and AMD sparked renewed interest in artificial intelligence investments. Additionally, semiconductor-related stocks were boosted by a report that certain companies from Japan, the Netherlands, and South Korea would be exempt from an upcoming White House rule aimed … Read more
The 2010 discovery of early human and Neanderthal interbreeding was a scientific breakthrough. Recent studies have shown that this genetic legacy has played a significant role in modern people’s lives, influencing circadian rhythms, immune system function, and pain perception. However, scientists had struggled to understand how intermingling between the two groups may have shaped Neanderthals. … Read more
Coating magic elevates solar panel power to a 31% efficiency milestone Researchers have developed a strategy for surface passivation that allows the surface defects of the perovskite layer to be smoothed out. A new coating of special organic molecules can pave the way for a new generation of solar panels, according to the researchers. This … Read more