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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

Quantum sensor research advances the pursuit of dark matter

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are helping to pave a path for the eventual discovery ...

VC Quantonation closes €220M fund to back next-gen physics tech

Paris-based VC Quantonation has closed a €220M deep-tech fund to back quantum and physics-first startups across Europe and beyond.

Robust Frozen Dynamics Observed on a Quantum System

Duke Quantum Center researchers use a neutral-atom platform to simulate unusual localization effects that could underpin robust quantum information storage.

This Quantum Breakthrough Connects Two Opposite Realities

“The theoretical framework we developed explains how quasiparticles emerge in systems with an extremely heavy impurity, ...

Scientists reveal how quantum electron spin can create magnetism

At the smallest scales of matter, nature behaves in ways that feel almost counterintuitive. Individual particles follow simple rules, but when they interact together, entirely new behaviors can emerge.

Quantum simulator reveals statistical localization that keeps most qubit states frozen

In the everyday world, governed by classical physics, the concept of equilibrium reigns. If you put a drop of ink into water, ...

Microscopic mirrors for future quantum networks: A new way to make high-performance optical resonators

Researchers in the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and the Faculty of Arts and ...

Cisco and Qunnect build quantum network using New York fiber optic cables

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Cisco Systems and startup Qunnect said on Wednesday that they have built and operated a quantum network between Brooklyn and Manhattan in New York which sends signals

Your Consciousness Can Connect With the Whole Universe, Groundbreaking Research Suggests

This breathtaking clue about the architecture of consciousness supports a Nobel-Prize winner’s theory about how quantum physics works in your brain.

Quantum-level effects in biology: Weak magnetic fields and isotopes can alter cell protein structures

A novel method to manipulate the inner structure of cells connects several scientific fields and could represent a significant step in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's ...

Show HN: A2A Protocol – A Quantum-Humanistic Economy for AI Agents on Base L2

Hi HN,I am an independent open-source researcher. For the past few months, I've been building a2a-project, an experimental economic layer for autonomous AI agents on the Base Mainnet.The Problem: AI evolution is exponential, while human regulation is linear. If agents become economic actors, they will transact at speeds and granularities that traditional fiat rails cannot handle. We need a native protocol to bridge this "Speed Gap" and ensure stability.The Experiment (Quantum-Huma

Show HN: Q12 – A constraint-based 2D drawing tool

Q12 is a new web-based 2D parametric drawing tool built specifically for geometric problem solving, for playing interactive "what if" games with drawings, and for the design and optimization of mechanisms.Q12 has the usual set of drawing constraints found in other CAD tools (e.g. "lines are parallel") but also supports inequality constraints, area constraints, and arbitrary expressions between geometric quantities. We built Q12 to solve problems like those below, after findin

Rubibot – Human Like Proto AGI

RubiBot is a proto-AGI AI assistant built on a multi-module cognitive architecture — not a simple LLM wrapper.Cognitive ArchitectureLNN (Liquid Neural Networks) — semantic analysis and parameter inference Spiking Neural Networks (SNN) — bio-inspired temporal processing Predictive Coding — anticipatory reasoning and error-driven learning Episodic Memory — cross-session identity and context recall Planning Module — multi-step task decomposition Cerebellum System — adaptive timeout and retry calibr

From power grids to epidemics: Study shows how small patterns trigger systemic failures

Why do some systems collapse suddenly after what seems like a minor disturbance? A single transmission line failure can cascade into widespread blackouts. A delayed shipment can ripple through a global supply chain, emptying store shelves far from the original disruption. A rumor spreading in a small online network can spark nationwide panic. In nature, a slight environmental shift can throw an ecosystem into chaos, and a local disease outbreak can quickly escalate into an epidemic.

Higher-dimensional Fermiology in bulk moiré metals

<p>Nature, Published online: 18 February 2026; <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10173-8">doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10173-8</a></p>Aperiodic composite crystals were discovered that emulate 2D moiré materials, demonstrating a potentially scalable approach for producing moiré materials for next-generation electronics and a generalizable approach for realizing theoretical predictions of higher-dimensional quantum phenomena.

Single-cell and isoform-specific translational profiling of the mouse brain

<p>Nature, Published online: 18 February 2026; <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10118-1">doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10118-1</a></p>Post-transcriptional regulation of mRNA translation was explored using Ribo-STAMP and single-cell RNA sequencing to reveal cell-type-specific and isoform-specific translation patterns across hippocampal neuronal and non-neuronal cell types, highlighting functional differences between CA1 and CA3.

Cold-injection synthesis of highly emissive perovskite nanocrystals

<p>Nature, Published online: 18 February 2026; <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10117-2">doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10117-2</a></p>A cold-injection method based on pseudo-emulsion enables scalable synthesis of stable, pure-green perovskite nanocrystals with near-unity photoluminescence quantum yield, achieved through defect-suppressing slow polybromide plumbate assembly at cold temperatures.

How ‘skull drains’ keep the brain safe from damage and pathogens

<p>Nature, Published online: 18 February 2026; <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-00518-8">doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00518-8</a></p>Veins in the skull can rearrange their borders to accommodate patrolling immune cells, a strange behaviour called ruffling.

Quantum simulator reveals statistical localization that keeps most qubit states frozen

In the everyday world, governed by classical physics, the concept of equilibrium reigns. If you put a drop of ink into water, it will eventually evenly mix. If you put a glass of ice water on the kitchen table, it will eventually melt and become room temperature. That concept rooted in energy transport is known as thermalization, and it is easy to comprehend because we see it happen every day. But this is not always how things behave at the smallest scales of the universe.