Science panel applies 2022 sea level report projections to NC

Rodanthe in December 2023. Photo by Brad Hanson From CoastalReview.org The scientific panel that advises the state Coastal Resources Commission is showing in a new report how the findings of a 2022 federal report predicting sea level rise of more than a foot by 2050 apply to the Carolinas of the North. Released in mid-October, … Read more

Scientists Think They’ve Found a Key to ‘Nature’s Modus Operandi’

A new non-peer-reviewed paper says that the equations of physics follow a formula of their own. The authors say their probabilistic idea can be used to help train physics machine learning. That said, their goals don’t match the actual use of AI. In a real head-scratcher, scientists have applied a word frequency theory to three … Read more

Central quantum supercomputer could redefine materials science

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Insider Brief: Quantum-centric supercomputers combine quantum and classical systems to tackle computational challenges in materials science, bypassing the memory limitations that hamper classical approaches. Specialized algorithms, such as the variational quantum eigensolver, quantum phase estimation, and Trotterization, can provide accurate modeling of atomic-level properties needed for applications in energy storage, aerospace, and durable materials. Quantum … Read more

Astronomers find a mini black hole

Astronomers using Gaia data have just found a low-mass black hole orbiting a companion star. Credit: WANG Song Astronomers have discovered a light black hole that is a cosmic conundrum. Hypothetically, the masses of black holes could range from much less than a paper clip to at least tens of billions of times the mass … Read more

Sapio Sciences expands collaboration with AWS to advance vision-aware AI science

The collaboration enables customers to safely and securely use AI to accelerate drug research and discovery BALTIMORE, October 29, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sapio Sciences, the science-aware laboratory computing platform, today announced that it has strengthened its long-term relationship with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) through the integration of AWS Bedrock with the Sapio Platform. This integration makes … Read more

Making a Snickers bar is a complex science – a candy engineer explains how to build the airy nougat and chewy caramel of this Halloween favorite

It’s Halloween. You’ve just finished the trick and it’s time to evaluate the payload. You likely have a favorite, whether it’s chocolate, peanut butter cups, those rubber bands with Nerds on them, or something else. For some people, myself included, one piece stands out – the Snickers bar, especially if it’s full size. The combination … Read more

Inspire welcomes Jeff Trotter as Chief Science Officer

Inspire appoints Jeff Trotter, RWE Pioneer, as Chief Science Officer

The leading patient-centered health platform strengthens commitment to scientific and strategic excellence in real-world trials Jeff Trotter, Chief Science Officer, Inspire Inspire appoints Jeff Trotter, RWE Pioneer, as Chief Science Officer Arlington, VA, Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Inspire, the world’s largest online health community, today announced the appointment of Jeff Trotter as Chief … Read more