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Neural networks have become increasingly complex and energy-intensive, leading to sustainability concerns. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light have proposed a new method using optics to address these challenges. The exponential growth of neural network size has led to high energy consumption and longer training times. For example, training GPT-3

In a recent study conducted by researchers from the HEFTY Topical Collaboration, the recombination of charm and bottom quarks into Bc mesons in the quark-gluon plasma (QGP) was investigated. The team developed a transport model to simulate the kinetics of heavy-quark bound states within the expanding QGP fireball that forms during high-energy heavy-ion collisions. The

Quantum simulation has proven to be a powerful tool in the study of complex quantum systems, offering insights that are challenging to obtain through traditional analytical and numerical methods. In a recent study published in Nature, a research team led by Prof. Pan Jianwei, Prof. Chen Yuao, and Prof. Yao Xingcan from the University of

The concept of time crystals is one that has sparked much debate and controversy in the scientific community. The idea was initially proposed by Nobel Prize winner Frank Wilczek in 2012, who questioned whether there could be an object that repeats itself not in space, but in time. The question of whether a periodic rhythm

The concept of time as a unidirectional flow from past to future is deeply ingrained in human understanding. However, the laws of physics at the quantum level do not inherently favor one direction of time over another. Both classical and quantum mechanics operate under reversible equations of motion, where changing the time coordinate system does

Aalto University scientists in Finland have discovered a groundbreaking method to manipulate the alignment of bacteria using magnets. This revolutionary approach not only allows for the organization of bacteria but also opens up a myriad of possibilities for research in various fields, including complex materials, phase transitions, and condensed matter physics. Unlike magnetotactic bacteria, the

In a groundbreaking achievement, a research team from Japan has made a significant breakthrough in the observation of magnetic fields at unimaginably small scales. By utilizing advanced technologies and innovative approaches, the team has pushed the limits of magnetic field observation to a whole new level, opening up a realm of possibilities for future scientific

In the world of material science, researchers have been continuously exploring innovative methods to manipulate magnetization on ultrafast time scales. One such breakthrough method has recently been discovered by scientists from the Max Born Institute (MBI) and their international collaborators. This revolutionary approach involves the use of circularly polarized pulses of extreme ultraviolet (XUV) radiation

Dark matter has long been a mystery in the field of science, with approximately 80% of the matter in the universe being invisible to the human eye. Despite not being able to see it, the effects of dark matter’s gravity are observable. Scientists from Lancaster University, the University of Oxford, and Royal Holloway, University of

Transport networks, such as river systems, play a vital role in the functioning of natural and human-made systems. These networks are essential for the smooth flow of various materials, be it blood in our bodies or water in river systems. Understanding how these networks form and evolve is crucial for optimizing their stability and resilience.