Schematic representation of destructive interference of cross-correlated noise, control sequences and experimental setup. Credit: Physical Review Letters (2024). DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.132.223601 Key achievements of this new strategy include: Tenfold increase in…
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Mars likely had cold and icy past, new study finds
The rim and floor of Gale Crater as seen from NASA’s Curiosity Rover. Credit: NASA The question of whether Mars ever supported life has captivated the imagination of scientists and…
Swedish game studio channels fandom in ‘Star Wars Outlaw’
Hundreds of developers spent years making “Star Wars Outlaws”, a process the Malmo, Sweden-based studio’s executives say took them from mere fans to craftspeople on the beloved epic. From Yoda…
Smaller Language Models for Mobile Devices
While large language AI models continue to make headlines, small language models are where the action is. At least, that’s what Meta appears to be betting on, according to a…
The Loss and Damage Fund must not leave fragile states behind
Comment: Unless the unique needs of conflict zones are prioritized, climate-vulnerable communities risk losing out on finance again Adrianna Hardaway is senior policy advisor for climate with humanitarian aid agency…
Toxoplasma is a common parasite that causes birth defects – but the US doesn’t screen for it during pregnancy
Imagine the shock of your baby being born with a swollen brain, blindness and debilitating seizures. Now imagine learning that these devastating conditions could have been prevented if you took…
Stricter monitoring of tween and teen internet use may not always be better
A national conversation about potential links between smartphones and digital media and the ongoing teen mental health crisis has reached a fever pitch. Research does not definitively show that excessive…
Safety of generic Viagra, other drugs called into doubt after false data found by FDA
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Generic versions of erectile dysfunction drugs Viagra and Cialis, among other medications, were allowed on the U.S. market using potentially problematic data that call into question…
Tech giants face tough task to sustain second half stock rally
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The world’s largest technology stocks drove a banner first half for the S&P 500. The question for the rest of the year is whether their strength…
