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MIT engineers develop a magnetic transistor for more energy-efficient electronics
Transistors, the building blocks of modern electronics, are typically made of silicon. Because it’s a semiconductor, this material can control the flow of electricity in a circuit. But silicon has fundamental physical limits that restrict how compact and energy-efficient a transistor can be.MIT researchers have now replaced silicon with a magnetic semiconductor, creating a magnetic transistor that could enable smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient circuits. The material’s magnetism strongly
Can’t get motivated? This brain circuit might explain why — and it can be turned off
<p>Nature, Published online: 09 January 2026; <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-00062-5">doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00062-5</a></p>Scientists have uncovered a way to manipulate the pathway in monkey brains that puts the brakes on motivation.
What If We’re All Martians? The Intriguing Idea That Life on Earth Began on the Red Planet
There’s a case to be made that Earth’s life arrived on meteorites from Mars. Here’s the evidence for and against. How did life begin on Earth? While scientists have theories, they don’t yet fully understand the precise chemical steps that led to biology or when the first primitive life forms appeared.But what if Earth’s life did not originate here, instead arriving on meteorites from Mars? It’s not the most favored theory for life’s origins, but it remains an intriguing hypothe
Moscow State University deploys 72 qubit quantum computer in partnership with Rosatom
Moscow State University (MSU) has partnered with Rosatom State Nuclear Energy Corporation for the deployment of a 72-qubit ...
India’s first commercial quantum computer to be deployed at IIIT Dharwad
India's first commercial quantum computer is set to launch at IIIT Dharwad, advancing Karnataka's leadership in quantum technologies.
Quantum computing momentum grows: D-Wave announces first major breakthrough of 2026
D-Wave, one of the industry's rising stars, is continuing to make progress toward scalable quantum computing technology.
Google unveils Willow, a quantum computing breakthrough
Google Willow quantum computer solves problems beyond classical machines, with 105 qubits, error correction, and potential applications in medicine, energy, and climate research.
Error-correction technology to turn quantum computing into real-world power
Ripples spreading across a calm lake after raindrops fall—and the way ripples from different drops overlap and travel outward ...
Prediction: These 4 Quantum Computing Stocks Will Skyrocket in 2026
IonQ holds the world record for two-qubit gate fidelity at 99.99%. No other company has crossed the 99.9% two-qubit gate ...
3 quantum computing stocks that could make a millionaire
Here are three quantum computing companies with stocks that have the potential for millionaire-level gains if their quantum technology can take a major leap. But note that with quantum computing being ...
Inside the sub-zero lair of the world's most powerful computer
What I am looking at is not just the most powerful computer in the world, but the key to financial security, Bitcoin, ...
The Best Quantum Computing Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist in 2026
If you asked Wall Street analysts which quantum computing stock they like the most right now, it would probably be Microsoft ...
D-Wave to acquire Quantum Circuits in bid to become world’s leading quantum computing firm
D-Wave Quantum Inc., a commercial supplier of quantum computing hardware and software, today announced an agreement to ...
Google introduces Willow, one of world’s most powerful quantum computers
Google has launched Willow, one of the world’s most powerful quantum computers, at its Santa Barbara facility in the United States. The device was developed by Google's Quantum AI lab and aims...
Ask HN: Anyone in Hangzhou, Suzhou, Shanghai area wants to meet up?
Hi HN! First time poster, long time lurker.Anyone open for a coffee/beer/hike in the Hangzhou, Suzhou or Shanghai area before Jan 18th? Email me (address in bio)!A little bit about me:
I'm mainly an algebraic geometer, but I'm broadly interested in everything else too. My recent addiction is learning about topological quantum computing... We can talk about anything you like too, it's so hard to find similar minded people here :-/ so let's not fix a topic.I'
An ultra-fast quantum tunneling device for the 6G terahertz era
A research team affiliated with UNIST has unveiled a quantum device, capable of ultra-fast operation, a key step toward realizing technologies like 6G communications. This innovation overcomes a major hurdle that has long limited the durability of such devices under high electrical fields.
This simple design change could finally fix solid-state batteries
Scientists in South Korea have discovered a way to make all-solid-state batteries safer and more powerful using inexpensive materials. Instead of adding costly metals, they redesigned the battery’s internal structure to help lithium ions move faster. This simple structural tweak boosted performance by up to four times. The work points to cheaper, safer batteries for phones, electric vehicles, and beyond.
Stanford’s AI spots hidden disease warnings that show up while you sleep
Stanford researchers have developed an AI that can predict future disease risk using data from just one night of sleep. The system analyzes detailed physiological signals, looking for hidden patterns across the brain, heart, and breathing. It successfully forecast risks for conditions like cancer, dementia, and heart disease. The results suggest sleep contains early health warnings doctors have largely overlooked.
Your Consciousness May Emerge From a Mysterious Quantum Field, Radical New Theory Suggests
This interaction could help explain both why quantum processes can occur within environments like the brain and why we lose consciousness under anesthesia.
Consciousness may come from the brain’s weird computing style
Consciousness has long resisted neat explanations, but a growing body of research suggests the problem may lie in how we ...