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Scientists have created tiny “optical tornadoes” — swirling beams of light that twist like miniature whirlwinds — using a surprisingly simple setup based on liquid crystals。 Instead of relying on complex nanotechnology, the team used self-organizing structures called torons to trap and manipulate light, causing it to spiral and rotate in intricate
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Dinosaur DNA may still be out of reach, but scientists are uncovering something almost as exciting—ancient blood vessels hidden inside fossilized bones。 In a massive Tyrannosaurus rex nicknamed Scotty, researchers discovered a network of preserved vessels within a rib that once fractured and began healing 66 million years ago。 Using powerful synchr
A key protein involved in fat metabolism has been found to do more than scientists once thought。 Instead of just releasing fat, it helps maintain healthy fat tissue and balance in the body。 When it’s missing or disrupted, the results can be surprisingly harmful
At WIRED Health, pioneering Alzheimer's researcher John Hardy outlined the stakes—and next steps—of where treatment is headed next
Scientists have created a powerful new way to control quantum systems, achieving the first-ever demonstration of quadsqueezing—an elusive fourth-order quantum effect。 By combining simple forces in a clever way, they made previously hidden quantum behaviors visible and usable, opening new frontiers for quantum technology
Scientists have zoomed in on how phosphoric acid moves electrical charges so efficiently in both biology and technology。 By freezing a key molecular pair to extremely low temperatures, they found it forms just one stable structure—contrary to predictions。 This structure relies on a specific hydrogen-bond network that may be universal in similar sys
In the pursuit of powerful and stable quantum computers, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed the theory for an entirely new quantum system – based on the novel concept of ‘giant superatoms’。 This breakthrough enables quantum information to be protected, controlled, and distributed in new ways and could be a key
Microsoft, OpenAI’s biggest financial partner, will continue to license the start-up’s technology but will no longer be its exclusive licensee
Mars may be hostile, but it might not be entirely unlivable。 In lab experiments, yeast cells survived simulated Martian shock waves and toxic perchlorate salts—two major environmental threats on the Red Planet。 Their secret weapon was forming protective molecular clusters that shield critical cellular functions under stress
A light-sensitive crystal is opening the door to a new era of “light-written” technology。 Arsenic trisulfide can be reshaped and permanently altered using simple light, creating ultra-fine optical patterns without expensive manufacturing tools。 Scientists even etched a nanoscale portrait of Einstein and high-density patterns that could act as secur
In a landmark trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, the origins of OpenAI are being examined。 The Times’s technology reporter Cade Metz explains what’s behind it all
The mysterious collapse of the Maya civilization may not have been driven solely by drought after all。 New evidence from lake sediments in Guatemala reveals that one key city, Itzan, enjoyed a stable climate even as its population abruptly vanished。 Instead of environmental collapse, the findings point to something more complex: a tightly interconn
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Researchers have shown that blending quantum computing with AI can dramatically improve predictions of complex, chaotic systems。 By letting a quantum computer identify hidden patterns in data, the AI becomes more accurate and stable over time。 The method outperformed standard models while using far less memory
AI-powered personas are becoming so realistic that they can infiltrate online communities and subtly steer public opinion。 Unlike traditional bots, they adapt, coordinate, and refine their messaging at a massive scale, creating a false sense of consensus。 Early warning signs—like deepfakes and fake news networks—have already appeared in global elec
Scientists have developed a fuel cell that uses microbes in soil to produce electricity。 The device can power underground sensors for tasks like monitoring moisture or detecting touch, without needing batteries or solar panels。 It works in both dry and wet conditions and even lasts longer than similar technologies