Floating Antarctic ice goes from record high to record lows
The amount of ice circling Antarctica is suddenly plunging from a record high to record lows, baffling scientists.
Earth Sciences
Jul 1, 2019
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News tagged with data center
With a 'hello,' researchers demonstrate first fully automated DNA data storage
Researchers from the University of Washington and Microsoft have demonstrated the first fully automated system to store and retrieve data in manufactured DNA—a key step in moving the technology out of the research lab and ...
Biotechnology
Mar 21, 2019
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A decade on, smartphone-like software finally heads to space
Once a traditional satellite is launched into space, its physical hardware and computer software stay mostly immutable for the rest of its existence as it orbits the Earth, even as the technology it serves on the ground continues ...
Space Exploration
Mar 20, 2019
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Arctic change has widespread impacts
As the Arctic warms faster than the rest of the globe, permafrost, land ice and sea ice are disappearing at unprecedented rates. And these changes not only affect the infrastructure, economies and cultures of the Arctic, ...
Environment
Mar 8, 2019
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Clever timing makes computers produce less heat—even below Landauer's limit
Computer systems produce a lot of heat. Data centers are full of buzzing cooling fans, and even smartphones can heat up with high use. Reducing energy consumption is one of the main challenges in information technology. But ...
General Physics
Jan 29, 2019
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Next generation photonic memory devices are 'light-written,' ultrafast and energy efficient
Light is the most energy-efficient way of moving information. Yet, light shows one big limitation: it is difficult to store. As a matter of fact, data centers rely primarily on magnetic hard drives. However, in these hard ...
Optics & Photonics
Jan 11, 2019
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China's Huawei unveils chip for global big data market
Huawei Technologies Ltd. showed off a new processor chip for data centers and cloud computing Monday, expanding into new and growing markets despite Western warnings the company might be a security risk.
Hardware
Jan 7, 2019
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From streaming TV to Gmail, it's all about the cloud
Whether you're watching your favorite show on Netflix or backing up all-important cat photos to Google Drive, the "cloud" has become an essential part of our digital lives.
Telecom
Oct 30, 2018
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Facebook launches AI video-calling device 'Portal'
Facebook on Monday launched a range of AI-powered video-calling devices, a strategic revolution for the social network giant which is aiming for a slice of the smart speaker market that is currently dominated by Amazon and ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Oct 8, 2018
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Quantum sensors decipher magnetic ordering in a new semiconducting material
For the first time, physicists have successfully imaged spiral magnetic ordering in a multiferroic material. These materials are considered highly promising candidates for future data storage media. The researchers were able ...
Quantum Physics
Sep 13, 2017
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