Science

Under the hood of AI: LLMs
A deep dive into the internals of large language models reveals emergent reasoning patterns on the fly.

JWST triple brown dwarf discovery challenges star formation models
JWST triple brown dwarf system discovery in the interstellar medium challenges models of star and planet formation.

Quantum dot solar cell hits 23% efficiency, breaks commercial record
Quantum dot solar cell achieves 23% efficiency, surpassing commercial silicon in real-world test conditions.

Arctic permafrost methane feedback speeds warming
New study reveals Arctic permafrost methane feedback accelerates faster than models predicted, threatening climate targets.

Quantum dot solar cell efficiency record
Quantum dot solar cell efficiency record of 25.2% surpasses previous best, opening door to cheaper, flexible photovoltaics.

Quantum optical memory breaks efficiency record
Researchers achieve 90% efficiency in quantum optical memory, a key step toward scalable quantum networks and distributed computing.

Nickelate superconductors challenge cuprate monopoly
New nickelate superconductors break cuprate monopoly, hinting at higher critical temperatures and new physics.

Room-temp superconductor at near-ambient pressure
New hydride compound achieves superconductivity at 21°C and only 1 GPa, shattering decades of pressure barriers.

Quantum error correction milestone achieved
Google's Willow chip achieves error correction below threshold, a key step toward fault-tolerant quantum computing.

JWST finds rogue planet pair in Orion
The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a pair of rogue gas giants drifting through the Orion Nebula, challenging planet formation models.

JWST rogue planet pair in Orion challenges formation models
JWST discovered a pair of rogue planets in the Orion Nebula, challenging theories of planetary formation and free-floating worlds.
