Horizon Academy and the Horizon Europe Roadshow in Canada Maurizio Toscano, the Project Coordinator at Horizon Academy, recently had the opportunity to participate in this year’s Horizon Europe roadshow across Canada. The Horizon Europe roadshow served as a platform to showcase the latest innovations and advancements in various industries, providing a glimpse into the future […]
Breathing room for quantum chips: Study shows noisy links can still scale systems
Breathing Room for Quantum Chips: Study Shows Noisy Links Can Still Scale Systems For years, the biggest hurdle in quantum computing has been scale. While quantum processors can perform incredibly complex calculations at speeds that surpass classical computers, the challenge lies in maintaining the delicate quantum states required for these calculations as more qubits are […]
RoboBall: Ball-like robot could map steep moon craters, rolling where rovers can’tÂ
RoboBall: Ball-like robot could map steep moon craters, rolling where rovers can’t What began as a concept at NASA two decades ago is now rolling into reality. The innovative RoboBall, a ball-shaped robot designed to traverse the steep and challenging terrain of moon craters, is set to revolutionize lunar exploration. This cutting-edge technology showcases the […]
Human muscle-inspired paper-thin robot can bend, crawl, and clean tight spaces with ease
Human muscle-inspired paper-thin robot can bend, crawl, and clean tight spaces with ease A team of researchers from South Korea has developed a thin, robotic actuator based on the intricate structure and function of human muscles. This innovative creation mimics the flexibility and agility of natural muscle, enabling the robot to bend, crawl, and clean […]
250-ton Typhoon rocket engine tested, German firm’s preburner underwent 16 hot fire tests
250-ton Typhoon Rocket Engine Successfully Tested: German Firm’s Preburner Endures 16 Hot Fire Tests A German company has completed a six-week test of its full-flow staged combustion rocket engine, marking a significant milestone in the realm of aerospace engineering. The 250-ton Typhoon rocket engine, developed by the innovative firm, has recently undergone a series of […]
Telegram rolls out TON Wallet for US users
Telegram Rolls Out TON Wallet for US Users Telegram, the popular messaging platform, has made a significant move by introducing the TON Wallet to its users in the United States. This latest development allows American users to send stablecoins, swap tokens, and efficiently manage their assets without leaving the app. The introduction of the TON […]
A clever glass trick fixes the decade-old photonic crystal laser problem
A Clever Glass Trick Fixes the Decade-Old Photonic Crystal Laser Problem Photonic-crystal surface-emitting laser (PCSEL) is a promising technology that can completely revolutionize what lasers can achieve. However, a decade-old problem has been hindering its full potential – until now. Thanks to a brilliant innovation that involves a clever glass trick, researchers have finally found […]
Hair-thin chip transfers 100 million books in 7 minutes with just a spark of power
Hair-thin Chip Transfers 100 Million Books in 7 Minutes with Just a Spark of Power Scientists at Canada’s Université Laval have developed a tiny yet game-changing optical chip capable of transferring the equivalent of 100 million books in just seven minutes with minimal power consumption. This innovative technology marks a significant milestone in the world […]
Quantum twist: In a first, magnet-free spin transport achieved in graphene
Quantum Twist: In a First, Magnet-Free Spin Transport Achieved in Graphene A team of researchers has managed to generate and detect spin currents in graphene without the need for traditional magnets. This groundbreaking achievement opens up a new realm of possibilities for spintronics, a field that aims to harness the spin of electrons for next-generation […]
World-first: Chinese scientists grow human heart tissue in pig embryo, beats for 21 days
World-first: Chinese Scientists Grow Human Heart Tissue in Pig Embryo, Beats for 21 Days In a scientific “first,” a tiny heart structure composed of human cells has been successfully grown inside a pig embryo by a team of researchers from China. This groundbreaking achievement marks a significant step forward in the field of organ transplantation […]