Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a novel and versatile modeling strategy to simulate polyelectrolyte systems. The model has applications for creating new materials as well as for studying polyelectrolytes, ...
Materials Science
Aug 21, 2014
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The electronics we use for our computers only knows two different states: zero or one. Quantum systems on the other hand can be in different states at once, they can store a superposition of "zero" and "one". This phenomenon ...
Quantum Physics
Aug 17, 2014
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Diamond-like-carbon (DLC) coatings are an innovative technology, exhibiting the twin properties of mechanical toughness and ultralow friction. These features, which are desirable in abrasive environments, have led to the ...
Materials Science
Aug 13, 2014
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A new kind of quantum computer is being proposed by scientists from the TU Wien (Vienna) and Japan (National Institute of Informatics and NTT Basic Research Labs).
Quantum Physics
Aug 7, 2014
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The hackers are a tight knit group, 10 or 11. They live in a Russian town, and have real jobs. But in their down time, the cybercriminals have spent the past seven months gathering a hoard of personal data, stealing 1.2 billion ...
Security
Aug 6, 2014
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(Phys.org) —A pair of researchers with Arizona State University has created computer simulations that show that Mercury may have a relatively large metal core because it was the victim of a hit-and-run collision with another ...
It's been almost three months since the Heartbleed bug was revealed and many thousands of computer servers still need to be fixed.
Software
Jul 4, 2014
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(Phys.org) —Research is being conducted worldwide to develop a new type of computational device known as a quantum computer, based on the principles of quantum physics. Quantum computers could tackle specialized computational ...
Quantum Physics
Jun 12, 2014
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Apple has set developers in a frenzy with an overwhelming spread of software updates, unveiled at its Worldwide Developers Conference.
Software
Jun 4, 2014
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Apple's Mac operating system will have easier ways to share and search, while the iOS software for iPhones and iPads is getting new features for keeping tabs on your health and controlling home devices.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 2, 2014
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