The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics goes to John J. Hopfield (Professor at Princeton University) and Geoffrey E. Hinton (University of Toronto) ‘for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks.’ Continue reading Fundamental research on artificial intelligence wins Nobel Prize in Physics (2024)
International team of astronomers discover the first nearby medium-mass black hole, a clue to how supermassive black holes form. Continue reading First Discovery of a Medium-Mass Black Hole Helps Solve an Astronomical Mystery
A recent study shows that softer proteins transport faster through the nuclear pore complex, highlighting the potential for designing proteins with improved nuclear import rates for advancements in biotechnology and medicine. Continue reading The Cell Nucleus has a Soft Spot for ‘Softer’ Proteins
The Harvard Quantum Initiative Blog is running a contest for students who are interested in quantum science! See below for more information and potentially win a trip to tour Harvard’s research facilities. HQI Blog: HQI Blog is a website run by graduate students in the Harvard Quantum Initiative (HQI). We are passionate about sharing our interest and knowledge in quantum science to the broader public … Continue reading Quantum Shorts Contest
by Brittany Linnfigures by Swathy Karamchedu To escape the oppressive summer heat, many of us seek the cool retreat of air-conditioned shopping centers, movie theaters, and public buildings; however, traditional air-conditioning systems are not without environmental consequences. Climate change awareness has inspired numerous laws and regulations to phase out chemicals produced by air-conditioning systems that contribute to climate change. Liquid refrigerants, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) … Continue reading A New Way to Beat the Heat: Scientists Develop an ‘Elastocaloric’ Cooling Device
Researchers have invented a device and AI model that turns muscle movements into speech for people with vocal disorders. Continue reading A Wearable Sticker that Restores the Power of Speech
Physicists achieve quantum entanglement between pairs of individual molecules for the first time, propelling the field of quantum information science forward. Continue reading Physicists use laser beam tweezers to quantum entangle individual molecules for the first time
The latest research on deep learning is helping materials science to unlock over 2.2 million new materials. Continue reading A New Era in Material Discovery: The Power of Deep Learning
The latest research on diffusiophoresis unlocks the secrets behind the intricate and beautiful patterns of the natural world. Continue reading Understanding Nature’s Intricate Patterns: A Dive into Diffusiophoresis
Scientists have observed time dilation in the variability of quasars, an effect predicted by Einstein’s theory of relativity. Continue reading Einstein was right: testing the theory of relativity using quasars