Researchers from Potsdam and the USA combined gravity field data from GRACE satellites with local measurement methods to track groundwater changes more precisely. This new approach allows for accurate water storage analysis in smaller regions, even for catchments as small as 1000 square kilometers.
Scientists at Flinders University recommend AIEgen technology for accurate clinical biomarkers and rapid disease screening through bioprobe tests. The technique can detect disease biomarkers in very low concentrations using low-cost, portable devices.
Researchers at MLU and Lanzhou University developed a simple concept for improved magnetic-based data processing using ultrashort electric pulses in the terahertz range. This enables fast and energy-efficient data storage with billions of read and write operations per second.
Researchers at Mainz University have developed a technique that can halve the energy required to write data to servers by utilizing piezoelectric crystals. This innovation enables complex server architectures and reduces energy consumption, which is projected to increase significantly in the IT sector.
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Researchers have studied skyrmion behavior under dc and ac drives, discovering directional locking effects and enhanced transverse mobility. The study's findings could revolutionize computing and solve the mystery of ball lightning.
A team led by Nathan Youngblood and Feng Xiong investigated how light affects 2D materials like MoTe2 for improved data storage. They found that reducing material dimensions increases efficiency due to energy proportional to area rather than volume.
Researchers developed a new form of digital memory called racetrack memory, which can store more information in a smaller space and use less energy. The breakthrough could lead to faster and more efficient computer memory technologies.
Researchers have discovered a new compound capable of maintaining its skyrmion properties at room temperature through high pressure. This breakthrough could lead to more efficient data storage and processing, as the skyrmion state normally exists only at very low temperatures.
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Scientists have developed a new photostimuable LiGa5O8: Mn2+ glass ceramic medium for three-dimensional volumetric optical data storage, enabling expanded storage capacity and improved information security. The material's high transparency and controlled crystallization lead to a highly ordered nanostructure with low bit error rates.
Researchers have discovered that skyrmions and antiskyrmions can coexist in the same material, enabling a more reliable racetrack memory device. This breakthrough allows for advanced data storage capabilities with improved performance and reduced energy consumption.
Researchers have created a single-molecule magnet that can store and access data using laser pulses, enabling hard drives to process data up to 100 times faster than current technologies. This development could improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions from cloud computing systems.
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A comprehensive analysis by Northwestern University and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory found that data center energy use has remained roughly flat over the past decade, despite increasing demand for data. The researchers made strategic policy recommendations to manage future growth in energy use.
Researchers developed a new magnetic memory device that could support the surge of data-centric computing, enabling faster and more secure processing. The device uses antiferromagnetic materials and operates with record-low electrical current to write data.
Researchers developed AppStreamer software that streams data and code resources to apps from cloud servers when necessary, cutting down storage requirements by at least 85% for popular gaming apps. The software allows apps to use only the space they need on a phone, providing faster downloads and improved performance.
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Researchers at Brown University have made significant progress in developing a molecular data storage system, storing over 200 kilobytes of data in custom-synthesized small molecules. The team has shown that this approach has potential advantages over traditional methods, including scalability and higher storage capacity.
Seismologists have recovered nearly 40-year-old seismic data tapes from the 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption, providing a near-continuous sequence of activity leading up to the May 18th event. The data analysis suggests no significant change in seismic signals that would have hinted at an imminent major eruption.
Researchers at FLEET have made a significant step in solving the primary challenge of information stability in domain-wall nanoelectronic data storage. By introducing designer defects, they were able to clamp down domain walls, effectively preventing ferroelectric domain relaxation and promoting superior polarisation retention.
A $25 million project led by Georgia Tech Research Institute aims to develop scalable DNA-based molecular storage techniques for deployable, exabyte-scale storage. The goal is to significantly reduce size, weight, and power requirements while improving long-term data storage.
A secure data backup system has been developed to store and restore medical records via a satellite link, enabling prompt restoration within 9 seconds. The system uses secret sharing and secure communications technologies to protect confidential personal information.
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Researchers at Michigan State University found that animated videos on agricultural techniques resulted in high retention and adoption rates among farmers in remote Mozambique. After two years, the farmers retained a 97% rate of the storage solution and adopted the technique with an 89% adoption rate.
Scientists have developed an atomic-scale manufacturing tool that speeds up data storage and increases computing power for artificial intelligence. This breakthrough could eliminate a gigatonne of carbon emissions while improving data capacities.
Gun violence in America claims over 35,000 lives annually; UW researchers identify roadblocks to collecting and analyzing firearm data. Improved access to data could inform evidence-based policies to reduce gun violence.
Researchers from Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf and Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin have discovered a unique chiral effect in magnetic materials. The team created parabolic strips of Permalloy, which exhibited a surprisingly strong delayed response to a reversed magnetic field due to curvature-induced chiral properties.
The collaboration aims to increase access and accelerate analysis of genomics data, reducing time from hours to seconds. Seagate's Active DriveTM technology will enable faster processing of massive amounts of cellular data.
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A study of 1,652 active-duty military personnel found that nearly 36% of those with suicidal thoughts or behaviors had firearms at home. Safe storage practices were less common among those with a history of suicidal thoughts or behaviors who had firearms. The study emphasizes the need for safe firearm storage to prevent suicide.
Researchers at DGIST have discovered the formation of valley domains in molybdenum disulfide, enabling the storage and use of information using valley numbers. This discovery is expected to advance the development of next-generation semiconductor technology.
Researchers have successfully stored and retrieved kilobyte-scale image files using artificial metabolomes, demonstrating a proof-of-concept for wider ranges of molecule-based data storage. The study's findings suggest that small molecules can store more information density than DNA and offer potential for in-solution computations.
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Researchers have created a new type of electronic memory device that consumes significantly less energy than current devices, potentially reducing peak power consumption in data centres by a fifth. The invention could transform daily life with its ability to enable computers to instantly go into an energy-saving sleep mode.
Researchers from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz have made a groundbreaking discovery in thin film magnet interactions, revealing a new antisymmetric element that enables the creation of three-dimensional spin structures. These structures could lead to faster and more robust magnetic storage units with larger data capacities.
Illinois researchers have developed a 'time-traveling' solid-state drive that can revert files to previous versions in case of ransomware attacks. The tool maintains data for at least three days before automatically deleting older versions, allowing users to backup their data on other systems during this time.
Researchers have developed a prototype of energy-efficient data storage devices using rapid spin switching technology. The device achieves minimal energy losses and switches between states in just 3 picoseconds, making it promising for compact future computers.
Researchers at North Carolina State University identified widespread design flaws in smart home IoT devices that allow third parties to prevent devices from sharing information. The flaws can be used to prevent security systems from signaling a break-in or uploading video of intruders. Experts propose potential solutions, including mak...
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Researchers at Harvard University have developed a new storage method that uses molecules to encode information, potentially preserving the contents of the New York Public Library in a teaspoon of protein. The approach uses oligopeptides and mass spectrometry to store data in a stable and low-energy format.
The GRACE satellite mission has revealed significant changes in Earth's gravitational field, providing insights into the terrestrial water cycle, ice sheet and glacier mass balance, and sea-level rise. The data highlights the effects of global warming on ice sheets and glaciers, as well as changes in freshwater storage and ocean dynamics.
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a way to combine multiple skyrmions into 'skyrmion bags' that can store and transfer data more efficiently. This breakthrough technology has the potential to increase data storage capacity, reduce power consumption, and pave the way for next-generation computing devices.
Researchers from UT Austin developed an LSTM-based language model that predicts brain activity with greater accuracy than ever before when listening to stories. The model incorporates context up to 20 words, improving predictions even with minimal context.
Researchers measured groundwater loss and storage capacity during 2012-2015 drought, finding a permanent loss of up to three percent of the aquifer's storage capacity. The study provides water resource managers with better tools to monitor groundwater health and implement sustainable practices.
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Researchers have developed a new tabletop method to characterize ultrafast magnetic storage devices, which could lead to faster information processing technologies. The method uses high-harmonic generation of laser light in iron thin films to measure electron spin on a quadrillionth-of-a-second time scale.
A new platform called Riverbed ensures that web services adhere to users' preferences on how their data are stored and shared in the cloud. Users can select predefined restrictions on data storage and sharing, and the platform monitors server-side code to ensure compliance.
Researchers at Ames Laboratory have stabilized skyrmions without an external magnetic field, observing their behavior over time, temperature, and magnetic field. This breakthrough provides a solid foundation for theorists to better understand the phenomenon.
Researchers have developed a hybrid technology combining light and magnetic hard drives, enabling fast and efficient data storage. The new photonic memory devices can store information in magnetic bits without energy-costly electronics, promising to revolutionize future photonic integrated circuits.
Research suggests that PCSK9 inhibitors can protect against NAFLD by inducing degradation of hepatic HNF1a protein, insulin resistance, and other mechanisms. The use of PCSK9 inhibitors also ameliorates NAFLD independently of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level reduction.
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Physicists from the University of Basel created a network with pores about one nanometer in size and controlled the physical state of individual Xenon gas atoms between solid and liquid by temperature and electrical pulses. The study paves the way for the development of new, smaller data storage devices.
Researchers have developed a concept for a new type of fast non-volatile memory based on the principle of racetrack memory, which promises to significantly increase data storage space and read/write speed compared to modern USB flash drives and HDDs.
Researchers at IBS discover ferroelectrically tunable skyrmions, promising faster data storage density and speed. The discovery enables the creation of nanoscale, non-volatile, and reversible skyrmion memories.
Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed BespoKV, a novel framework that enables high-performance computing (HPC) data systems to thrive with flexibility and scalability. By leveraging key value systems in an innovative way, supercomputers can process huge amounts of data efficiently.
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Scientists have successfully imaged extremely small magnetic nanostructures with an 'invisibility cloak', allowing for dense data storage and fast data transfer. The cloaking technique reduces the magnetic stray field, enabling smaller structures that can be moved at high speeds.
Researchers at University of Sussex create breakthrough SMM with blocking temperature above 77 K, overcoming liquid helium temperature barrier. The discovery paves the way for advancements in molecular information storage materials and potentially increases hard disk storage capacity.
Researchers at Dartmouth College developed a new molecular switch based on the hydrazone functional group, combining key properties of current light-activated switches. The molecule shows 'on-off' fluorescence emission toggling and can be used for data storage in both liquid and solid states.
Physicists develop a new theory to predict complex dynamics of spin procession in materials subjected to ultra-short laser pulses. The approach takes into account internal spin rotation forces, making it applicable to a broader set of magnetic materials.
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A novel method for monitoring surface wave velocities in the shallow subsurface has been developed by researchers at Kyushu University, providing high spatiotemporal resolution. The approach enables accurate detection of natural phenomena and fluid leakage from deep underground storage sites.
The University of Texas at Austin will build the nation's fastest academic supercomputer with a $60 million NSF grant, expected to enable major scientific discoveries in fields like astrophysics and zoology. The system, known as Frontera, will begin operations in 2019 and be twice as powerful as its predecessor.
Xiaochen Guo, a Lehigh University professor, aims to improve data movement efficiency by revamping memory systems. Her goal is to proactively create and redefine locality in hardware, unlocking fundamental improvements for machine learning applications.
A newly discovered Intel processor vulnerability, Foreshadow, could compromise secure information on Intel-based PCs since 2008. Patches are available to protect against both variants of the attack, which use side channel attacks and speculative execution to gain access to systems.
Researchers at the University of Alberta have developed a new, atomic-scale rewritable memory that can store 45 million songs on the surface of a quarter. This breakthrough technology can withstand normal temperatures and is road-ready for commercial use, promising to revolutionize data storage and archival.
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Sandia National Laboratories has built a scaled test assembly to mimic a dry cask storage container for spent nuclear fuel. The team is providing new data on how fuel temperatures change during storage and affect the integrity of the metal cladding surrounding the spent fuel.
Researchers aim to create storage systems integrating synthetic biology with semiconductor technology, potentially storing 1,000 times more data than current capabilities. The goal is to develop devices with greater storage capacity and lower power usage.
Researchers have discovered the elementary steps of magnetization loss in ferrimagnets when suddenly heated. The process occurs on two time scales: a fast scale of 1 picosecond (ps) where atomic spins heat up, and a slower scale of 100 nanoseconds (ns).
Dr. Guofei Gu's research team analyzed 10,000 mobile apps and found widespread inconsistencies in web API implementations that can lead to attacks compromising user security and privacy. The WARDroid framework uses static analysis and HTTP request monitoring to identify vulnerabilities.
Tiny nano-sized crystals of salt can store digital information using light, offering a promising alternative to traditional magnetic and solid-state data storage. The technology demonstrates rewritable data storage in crystals that are hundreds of times smaller than visible to the human eye.
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