An MIT study finds microparticles are less likely to accumulate in sediment infused with biofilms, such as sandy riverbeds or seashores. The work may guide people studying impacts of microplastics or determining priority zones for monitoring and protection.

The research team provided a comprehensive elaboration on the development process of China's first double-spoke superconducting cavity cryomodule. They emphasized detailed explanations of the cavity's optimization and manufacturing procedures, conducted in-depth analyses of encountered challenges, and established critical references to ensure the smooth mass production and installation of CSNS-II superconducting cavity cryomodules.

Fraunhofer IAF’s unique quantum computing infrastructure operates the latest quantum accelerator by Quantum Brilliance. It is Europe’s first compact quantum accelerator based on nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond. With its compact size and robust integration without cryogenics, the second-generation Quantum Development Kit (QB-QDK2.0) enables hybrid quantum-classical computing. The system will be made available to partners across science and industry to explore its capabilities and advance real-world quantum applications.

A new system enables a robot to “think ahead” and consider thousands of potential motion plans simultaneously, allowing the robot to solve a multistep problem in a few seconds.

System integrated into a backpack is equipped with a camera and tactile signals that vibrate to warn of the presence of objects above the waist.