The study published in Nature Communications by Rice University’s Qimiao Si and his team highlights the exciting potential of flat electronic bands at the Fermi level in the realm of quantum materials and quantum computing. This groundbreaking discovery opens up new possibilities for the design of novel electronic devices and quantum phases. Understanding Quantum Materials
Electronics engineers and materials scientists have long been on a quest to find materials that could enhance the performance of electronics beyond the limitations of silicon-based transistors. One promising avenue of exploration has been the development of two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors. These materials possess unique properties that make them ideal candidates for creating high-performing transistors. Notably,
Recent audits in New York City and Champaign have raised concerns about the effectiveness of the ShotSpotter system. The audit results showed that only 13 percent of the alerts generated by the system could be confirmed as gunfire. This calls into question the reliability of the technology and the accuracy of the data being provided
YouTube recently announced the testing of a new feature called ‘Hype’ that aims to provide more community support to small content creators. This new program is currently being rolled out to viewers in select regions and will only be available to content creators who meet specific criteria. The ‘Hype’ feature allows viewers in regions such
Amazon Prime Day is a highly anticipated sales event that offers exclusive deals and discounts to Amazon Prime members. This year, the event is set to take place on July 16th and 17th, starting at 12:01AM PT / 3:01AM ET. With a history of dropping prices on sought-after products, Prime Day is often likened to
Reddit has shared valuable insights into how Redditors are utilizing the platform for holiday shopping research, with a significant number of users already searching for great deals as early as six months before the holiday season. The platform has emerged as a crucial tool for discovery and validation for many holiday shoppers. According to Reddit,
In the world of portable solar generators, EcoFlow has made a name for itself with the release of the new Delta Pro 3. This innovative device is not just your average power source – it is a versatile solution that can scale to meet a variety of power needs. From powering your entire home during
Apple recently rejected submissions of iDOS 3 and UTM SE, which are popular retro video game emulators. The company cited guideline 4.7 of the App Review Guidelines as the reason for the rejection. This guideline specifically allows for retro game emulators, but Apple claimed that the newly submitted apps did not meet the criteria because
The world of artificial intelligence (AI) has been rapidly evolving, especially in the realm of generative models. These models, which use machine-learning algorithms to generate new data sets based on existing patterns, have shown significant promise in various applications. However, one glaring issue that has come to light is the lack of a solid theoretical
For the past seventy years, scientists have been studying the concept of “kugelblitze” – black holes formed by intense concentrations of light. This idea has been linked to various astronomical phenomena and even proposed as a potential power source for futuristic spacecraft engines. However, recent research by a team from the University of Waterloo and
