(IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) – The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking an industry sponsor to invest $5 million to $10 million in a privately funded innovation incubator. This program will combine the power of a national laboratory with private sector commercialization knowledge to unleash breakthrough innovations by finding and supporting promising startups in the areas of nuclear energy, integrated energy systems, cybersecurity and advanced materials.

Marine life in the deep ocean can take decades to recover from the impact of deep-sea mining for rare metals, new research shows.

Humans are having a highly detrimental impact on biodiversity worldwide. Not only is the number of species declining, but the composition of species communities is also changing. These are the findings of a study by Eawag and the University of Zurich published in the scientific journal Nature. It is one of the largest studies ever conducted on this topic.

Using a 56-qubit quantum computer, researchers have for the first time experimentally demonstrated certified randomness, a way of generating random numbers from a quantum computer and then using a classical supercomputer to prove they are truly random and freshly generated. This could pave the way towards the use of quantum computers for a practical task unattainable through classical methods.

A team of researchers from Beihang University and Truth Memory Corporation has fabricated a 1 Kbit spin-orbit torque magnetic random access memory (SOT-MRAM) chip with an implemented physical unclonable function (PUF). Published in Engineering, the new PUF shows high reliability, reconfigurability, and resistance to machine-learning attacks, offering a potential solution for Internet of Things (IoT) security issues.

The University of Portsmouth in England and technology company TG0 have created a smart insoles prototype that can accurately measure the body's interaction with the ground, which has the potential to help athletes avoid injuries, or even assist doctors in monitoring recovery.

Traditional teaching methods may not fully prepare students for the digital era. A recent discussion explores how AI-driven strategies can enhance learning outcomes and engagement. It examines adaptive learning platforms, intelligent tutoring systems, and AI-assisted assessments, highlighting their role in personalizing instruction and improving student performance. By integrating these technologies, educators can reshape modern classrooms. This discussion provides insights into the transformative potential of AI in education.