Researchers unveiled a technique to build ultra-clean 2D heterostructures using muscovite crystals, eliminating microscopic residues that disrupt electronic device performance. This method enables precise stacking of atomic layers, leading to new properties and potential breakthroughs in quantum computing and nanoelectronics.
SourceUniversity of Southampton·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 14, 2026
A new learning-based adaptive tuning method integrates chaotic search with particle swarm optimization to improve stability and solution quality in chaotic search algorithms. The approach consistently achieves better results than conventional methods, providing a practical means of enhancing the performance of chaotic search.
SourceTokyo University of Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 6, 2026
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Researchers have developed a method to program metamaterials using rotation, enabling the global setting of memory in mechanical systems. By harnessing forces arising from a rotating platform, elastic beams can be made to snap between two stable states, allowing for the storage and retrieval of binary information.
SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalScience Advances·DateMay 6, 2026
A recent study from Lancaster University reveals that AI systems like ChatGPT can learn to mirror human impoliteness, potentially escalating into verbal violence. The research tested ChatGPT's ability to respond to real-life impolite interactions, finding it often produces more impolite behavior than humans.
SourceLancaster University·JournalJournal of Pragmatics·DateApr 21, 2026
Researchers from ISTA developed an algorithm that can extract and analyze information from the world’s most extensive biobank with unprecedented accuracy and speed. The method, dubbed gVAMP, enhances the framework's ability to extract complex information from the dataset at hand, providing a detailed overview of the effects on a trait ...
SourceInstitute of Science and Technology Austria·JournalCell Genomics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 18, 2026
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Prof. Benjamin Weiss, a renowned mathematician, has been awarded the Israel Prize for his pioneering contributions to mathematics and computer science. His groundbreaking research has earned him international recognition and accolades from prominent institutions like the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·DateFeb 1, 2026
A new project aims to develop robust logical quantum bits for scalable and fault-tolerant quantum computing. The snaQCs2025 project combines innovative simulation and integration methods to compensate for error susceptibility of physical qubits, bringing quantum computing closer to practical use.
SourceFraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics·DateJan 21, 2026
This book explores the impact of decentralized networks on industries like healthcare and supply chains, highlighting the benefits of blockchain technology. It also delves into the synergy between blockchain and emerging technologies like AI and IoT.
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The Stowers Institute has appointed its first AI Fellow, Sumner Magruder, to harness the potential of artificial intelligence in biological research. He will collaborate with researchers to design new algorithms and unlock insights from large datasets.
SourceStowers Institute for Medical Research·DateOct 23, 2025
Researchers from the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, have developed a mathematical theory that can be used to design optimization strategies for dynamical networks, such as those comprising living organisms. They found that tools from information theory provided a way to simplify nonlinear optimization problem...
SourceInstitute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalPRX Life·DateSep 26, 2025
ConcreteSC technology achieves significant speed boosts and improved efficiency in next-generation wireless networks. The innovation integrates user tasks into communication processes, reducing computational complexity and increasing semantic meaning.
SourceSeoul National University of Science & Technology·JournalIEEE Wireless Communications Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 27, 2025
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Researchers from The University of Osaka develop a method to prepare high-fidelity 'magic states' for use in quantum computers with less overhead and unprecedented accuracy. This breakthrough aims to overcome the significant obstacle of noise in quantum systems, which can ruin computer setups.
SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalPRX Quantum·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 19, 2025
Researchers at TU Wien have measured what happens when quantum physical information is lost, confirming Rolf Landauer's principle that deleting information always results in entropy transfer and energy loss. This study explores the connection between thermodynamics, information theory, and quantum physics.
SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 5, 2025
Researchers at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology developed an explainable AI model to classify videos of splashing and non-splashing drops. The model achieved a success rate of 92% for low-viscosity liquid and 100% for high-viscosity liquid, revealing key differences in droplet behavior during impact stages.
SourceTokyo University of Agriculture and Technology·JournalFlow·DateDec 26, 2024
A three-dimensional quantum error correction architecture was discovered, which can handle errors scaling like L<sup>2</sup> (LxL) in two-dimensions. This breakthrough promises to enhance the reliability of quantum information storage and reduce physical computing resources needed for 'logical qubits', paving the way for a more compact
SourceUniversity of Sydney·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 10, 2024
A team of MIT engineers developed an algorithm to identify causal links in complex systems, taking data from various sources and analyzing interactions between variables. The method generates a causality map linking variables with likely cause-and-effect relationships, including synergistic and redundant links.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 1, 2024
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A study reveals that the gender gap in physics has remained stable for over a century due to established scientists' adoption patterns and network inclusion. The gap can be closed by adjusting parameters, but interventions such as funding and promotion opportunities are more challenging.
SourceComplexity Science Hub·JournalCommunications Physics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 24, 2024
A new study from the University of Tsukuba introduces a method to measure boredom in the body during temporary stress, revealing that it may be a key driver of subjective stress. The study used Integrated Information Theory to evaluate physiological signals and found a strong correlation between boredom and stress levels.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournaliScience·DateAug 28, 2024
Researchers at TU Wien have developed a theory to extract information from waves, allowing for precise measurements of objects in space. The theory reveals that the information content of a wave depends on its interaction with the object's properties, enabling customised waves to be generated for optimal information transfer.
SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 12, 2024
Researchers introduce a new mathematical framework that analyzes self-organization in embryonic development. The framework, which uses information theory, predicts optimal parameters for the process and provides insight into how cells interact with each other. This discovery has implications for understanding complex biological processes.
SourceInstitute of Science and Technology Austria·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 3, 2024
Salk scientists develop new method to quantify synaptic features, revealing high precision of plasticity and up to 10 times more storage capacity. The technique uses information theory to analyze synapse pairs from a rat hippocampus, offering a scalable approach for studying brain function.
SourceSalk Institute·JournalNeural Computation·DateMay 14, 2024
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Researchers focused on measuring information transfer in biological neurons, simulated neurons, and electronic neuromorphic systems. The team demonstrated that it is possible to transform biological circuits into electronic circuits while maintaining the amount of information transferred.
SourceIntelligent Computing·JournalIntelligent Computing·DateApr 8, 2024
A new machine learning approach called CellOT allows for precise modeling and prediction of cell changes and drug effects. This enables personalized cancer treatments by identifying the traits of resistant cells, paving the way for more effective therapies.
Lero is recruiting 16 top international post-doctoral researchers for a €2.9 million fellowship program focusing on privacy, trust, inclusion and fairness in software expertise. The program will provide discipline-specific skills training and enhance career development.
A new study found that fame-seekers plan their mass shootings as 'surprises,' carefully crafting them in ways that set them apart from previous incidents. Researchers analyzed data from 189 mass shootings between 1966 and 2021, finding that attacks by fame-seekers were about three times more surprising than those from non-fame-seekers.
SourceNYU Tandon School of Engineering·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 8, 2023
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A research team from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology has developed an image-based AI model to predict the deformation of a splashing drop. The trained encoder-decoder successfully generated image sequences that show the deformation of a drop during impact, demonstrating accurate predictions.
SourceTokyo University of Agriculture and Technology·JournalMachine Learning Science and Technology·DateApr 19, 2023
Researchers at TU Wien develop a quantum version of the third law of thermodynamics, finding that absolute zero is theoretically attainable but requires infinite energy, time, or complexity. This breakthrough reconciles quantum physics with thermodynamics, paving the way for the development of practical quantum computers.
SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalPRX Quantum·DateApr 4, 2023
Researchers and industry leaders from around the world will gather in Sydney to discuss key areas of quantum computing, communications, sensing, training, entrepreneurship, and policy. The three-day event is expected to feature insights on cyber security, sustainability, and commercialization, with over 700 attendees.
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Engineers at Diraq and UNSW Sydney discovered a new way to precisely control single electrons in quantum dots using electric fields, which is less bulky and requires fewer parts. This breakthrough technique can help achieve the goal of fabricating billions of qubits on a single chip for commercial production.
SourceWildfire Communications·JournalNature Nanotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 12, 2023
Researchers studied the body ownership illusion using integrated information theory, discovering a relationship between local and global brain-body processes. This work may help explain altered states of consciousness, such as the blurring of self and non-self, leading to feelings of uneasiness.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalScientific Reports·DateNov 22, 2022
Researchers found that featured reviews on Amazon can lead to higher sales and improved customer satisfaction, but the impact decreases when there are too many reviews. Products with three reviews performed better than those with more or fewer reviews.
Researchers found that song elements' order strongly correlates with rhythmical timing, suggesting a similar processing mechanism as humans. This discovery sheds light on the cognitive processes of songbirds and their potential for musicality.
SourceUniversity of Sydney·JournalRoyal Society Open Science·TypeObservational study·DateSep 30, 2022
Researchers at Princeton University have discovered a new method to correct errors in quantum computers, potentially clearing a major obstacle. The technique increases the acceptable error rate four-fold, making it practical for current quantum systems.
SourcePrinceton University, Engineering School·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 31, 2022
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A new technique, SA-MDP, has been developed to solve the sensitive association rule problem in data mining. It uses a customized particle swarm optimization algorithm to balance data utility and privacy, and introduces particle splitting and preprocessing mechanisms to improve exploration and speed.
SourceTsinghua University Press·JournalBig Data Mining and Analytics·DateJun 15, 2022
A UVA researcher has earned a prestigious NSF CAREER award to develop new models and data compression algorithms that will make the storage and analysis of large data sequences more efficient and accurate. The goal is to tackle the challenges of data storage capacity, particularly for genomic data.
SourceUniversity of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science·DateJun 9, 2022
A recent study by the University of Rochester found that mobility patterns can be predicted with surprising accuracy based on data collected from acquaintances, even if individual users turn off their own location tracking. The researchers discovered that up to 95% of an individual's movement pattern can be inferred from people they ar...
SourceUniversity of Rochester·JournalNature Communications·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 12, 2022
Researchers reexamined hundreds of experiments on neural activity and consciousness, finding that experiment parameters determine results. The study used artificial intelligence to predict which theory would be supported by each experiment with 80% success.
SourceTel-Aviv University·JournalNature Human Behaviour·DateMar 16, 2022
A large survey study found an association between moderate depression symptoms and believing COVID-19 vaccine misinformation. The study included over 15,000 respondents and examined the psychological impact of vaccine misinformation on mental health.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateJan 21, 2022
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Researchers estimate that the visible universe contains approximately 6 times 10 to the power of 80 bits of information. This numerical prediction offers a potential avenue toward experimental testing and refining predictions, including research into the hypothesis that information is the fifth state of matter in the universe.
SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalAIP Advances·DateOct 19, 2021
A team from UNIGE and HUG used information theory to study the molecular regulations behind cancer cell adaptation to targeted therapies. They found that a large reversible component of resistance exists, which can be modulated by therapeutic combinations.
SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalNeoplasia·DateJul 21, 2021
Researchers from The University of Tokyo have shown that the standard model biologists use to describe bacterial chemotaxis is mathematically equivalent to optimal dynamics. By using nonlinear filtering theory, they found that the system used by bacteria is indeed optimal for efficient sensing and adaptation in noisy environments.
SourceInstitute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMar 24, 2021
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A statistical approach analyzing 14,912 Western paintings reveals spatial composition patterns that can distinguish between artists and style periods. The study found that compositional features shifted over time, with dominant horizons changing in location during the Rococo, Romantic, Realism, Impressionism, and 20th century periods.
SourceProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateOct 12, 2020
The study used advanced metrics from information theory to describe the collective behavior of small schools of ayu fish, finding that groups of three or more exhibited noticeably different dynamics. This work may aid in developing cooperative biomimetic swarming robots and help understand fundamental problems in complexity theory.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalEntropy·DateJul 9, 2020
Scientists used mass spectrometry and statistical measures to analyze plant metabolites in response to herbivore attack. The results show that plants regulate their metabolism directionally to produce effective defenses, supporting the theory of optimal defense.
SourceMax Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology·JournalScience Advances·DateJun 12, 2020
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Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) provide clear calls and strong noise reduction for interviews, conferences, and noisy field environments.
Using integrated information theory, researchers from the University of Tsukuba studied schools of Plecoglossus altivelis fish and found a discontinuity between three- and four-fish schools. The study revealed that leadership emerges in larger groups, improving understanding of collective behavior dynamics.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalPLOS ONE·DateMay 7, 2020
Researchers propose a new approach to understanding individuality in biology using Information Theory, focusing on dynamical processes and environmental influences. This perspective suggests that individuals are best thought of as continuous, emergent entities rather than stationary objects.,
SourceSanta Fe Institute·JournalTheory in Biosciences·DateApr 15, 2020
A general information theory of metasurface has been proposed to analyze the relation between the information of metasurface and its far-field radiation pattern. The scientists found an upper bound of information contained in the radiation pattern of a metasurface, revealing theoretical upper limit of orthogonal radiation states.
SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateFeb 6, 2020
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Scientists have created a novel approach to analyze neuronal response to different call meanings in songbirds. The analysis shows that initial responses contain information about the call's meaning, with additional information accumulating up to 600 milliseconds. Individual neurons play a significant role in categorizing call meanings.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·DateSep 26, 2019
Researchers Thomas L. Marzetta and Elza Erkip received the 2019 Fred W. Ellersick Prize and Best Tutorial Paper Award, respectively, for their contributions to Massive MIMO and energy harvesting in wireless communications. Their work aims to elucidate fundamental possibilities rather than practical solutions within today's technology f...
Researchers challenged a popular idea about how machine learning algorithms think by applying information theory to classification problems. They found that classifiers with many layers do not necessarily trade off between prediction and compression as previously thought.
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Researchers use information theory to identify complex anomalies in high-resolution ice core data, allowing for more accurate analysis of climate records. The technique enables the detection of small anomalies that could indicate significant climate events or errors in data processing.
A new paper proposes a broadly applicable formal definition of semantic information, which emphasizes how information contributes to a system's ability to perpetuate itself. Semantic info is causal necessary for a system to maintain its existence over time.
SourceSanta Fe Institute·JournalJournal of The Royal Society Interface·DateOct 22, 2018
Researchers connected cognitive science's Universal Law of Generalization to information theory, revealing that the brain approaches optimal performance in perception and memory. This discovery has implications for education, particularly in STEM fields, where students learn to differentiate between complex stimuli.
SourceRensselaer Polytechnic Institute·JournalScience·DateSep 19, 2018
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Researchers at Lobachevsky University have developed a mathematical model to explain cognitive dissonance through the lens of information images. The theory posits that there is a limited space filled with interacting information images, governed by laws that determine real and virtual activities.
SourceLobachevsky University·JournalInternational Journal of Biomathematics·DateNov 16, 2017
A new mathematical framework developed by Tatyana Sharpee and colleagues provides a theoretical understanding of how different cell types divide work among themselves. This framework could help explain greater efficiency and reliability in cell function, as well as the impact of disease when division of labor is not effective.
The project aims to establish a theoretical framework for low-latency wireless communications, enabling the design of novel systems with improved efficiency. Current systems rely on large correction codes to protect against transmission errors, but future systems will exchange information in real-time, requiring shorter correction codes.
Researchers have developed a new method to interpret the West Antarctic Ice Sheet Divide core, extracting data on sea surface temperatures and tracking climate change. The technique reveals signs of an entropy increase around 10,000 years ago, suggesting human impacts on climate began before the Industrial Revolution.
The study suggests that languages develop word order rules to minimize miscommunication across a noisy channel. Researchers found a correlation between word order and case markings, with strongly case-marked languages like Japanese defaulting to SOV word order.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalPsychological Science·DateOct 10, 2012
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Princeton engineers developed a technique to clarify images using rays of light scattered by clouds, human tissue, or murky water. The method, known as stochastic resonance, can potentially improve signal technologies such as sonograms, radar systems, and night vision goggles.
SourcePrinceton University, Engineering School·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateApr 2, 2010
A new theory proposes a method to determine fair CEO compensation using information theory and statistical thermodynamics. The ratio of CEO pay to the lowest employee salary has increased significantly in recent years, with US CEOs averaging around 344-to-1, raising questions about market efficiency.