Computers are very complex machines, yet people operate them without any technical skills. They simply interact with the graphical interface, without knowing what’s happening in the background. Well, every element you see on your device is...
Quantum finance is a branch of econophysics, a heterodox interdisciplinary research field that involves applying theories and techniques to solve complex problems in economics. Implementing quantum technology to financial problems — especially...
No matter how much painstaking testing engineers conduct or how many sleepless nights developers spend coding until dawn, a single bug can still cause a complete system failure. From software glitches that cost billions to critical bugs leading to...
Imagine a realm where innovations are commonplace, where science fiction becomes science fact, and where the impossible becomes the inevitable. In this extraordinary realm, which can only be described as cutting-edge science and technology research...
The new plasma accelerator can generate electron beams with energies up to 7.8 billion electron volts in just 20 centimeters. This is almost double the previous record for energy generated by plasma acceleration (set in 2014). To...
What happened to Bed Bath & Beyond? Once a household name in the home goods retail sector, Bed Bath & Beyond had a reputation for offering everything from kitchen gadgets to bedding. At its peak in 2018, the company operated 1,552...
Micro-Electro-Mechanical System, or MEMS, is a miniature device or machine that is made of both mechanical and electrical components, using techniques of microfabrication. The term ‘MEMS’ is often used to describe both a category of...
We usually measure value by the weight of the gold or the sparkle of diamonds, but there exists a realm of materials so rare and precious that their very scarcity elevates them to a status beyond the reach of most. Did you know that the entire...
NEMS (short for NanoElectroMechanical System) are devices that integrate electrical and mechanical functionality at the nanoscale, i.e., at or below 100 nanometers. They are the advanced level of miniaturization after MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical...
The evolution of car engines runs parallel with the development of car models and designs. Simply put, it has quite a bit of history, too. Modern car engines are complicated and designed to meet various customers’ needs. A few people prefer...
The Nobel Prize is widely regarded as the most prestigious award given for intellectual achievement in several categories. The prize is named after Swedish chemist Alfred Bernhard Nobel, who invented numerous explosives, including dynamite, and held...
Venmo is an increasingly popular payment and money transfer app among youngsters that was started back in 2009. Only available in the United States, Venmo allows its users to send money to their friends quickly, split bills for tickets, dinner, or...