Stretching and squeezing diamond opens new path for ultra-precise quantum sensors

Researchers have discovered a new way to tune the quantum properties of tiny defects in diamond—by gently stretching or ...

Quantum simulations reveal spin transport in 1D materials

Researchers from the Department of Energy's Quantum Science Center (QSC) headquartered at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL ...
Variety

Gaumont Posts Stable $172 Million Revenue for 2025 With Theatrical Business Up, but Big Losses Amid Animation Slowdown

Gaumont, the venerable French studio which recently turned 130, reported stable revenue at €150 million (€172 million) in 2025 but saw its losses soar by 153% to €19.5 million, challenged by declining ...
Wall Street Journal

See the Strait of Hormuz Shutting Down

The Strait of Hormuz, just 21 miles wide at its narrowest point, is a vital waterway connecting the region’s biggest oil producers to the rest of the world. Normally, more than a hundred ships cross ...
Scientific Research Publishing

Modeling and Simulation of Player Distribution in a 4-3-3 System Using Reaction-Diffusion Equations ()

1 Department of Applied Mathematics, University Iba Der Thiam de Thies, Thies, Senegal. 2 Department of Applied Mathematics, University Alioune Diop de Bambey, Bambey, Senegal. The tactical ...
Fast Company

Are we living in a simulation?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. Is the whole universe just a simulation?
IEEE

An Accurate and Stable Finite Element Method for Self-Heating Effects Simulation of Semiconductor Devices

Abstract: In this paper, an accurate and stable control volume finite element method with Scharfetter-Gummel upwind effects (CVFEM-SG) has been employed to numerically simulate the self-heating ...
Salon

The most vital animation of 2025 that made life bearable

Animation has always enjoyed a devoted following, but 2025’s releases revealed that its audience is bigger and broader than most of us thought. In a tough year for most live-action releases, one of ...
Computer Weekly

Inside D-ID’s real-time AI avatar technology

The latest trends in software development from the Computer Weekly Application Developer Network. Artificial intelligence has already learned to read, write and reason. In 2026, it’s learning to look, ...
Westword

Mile High Animation Receives $10,000 Grant to Fund Free Animation Courses for All Ages

The Denver Creates fund has awarded a local animation studio a $10,000 grant to offer free animation courses to kids and adults. Since 2023, Mile High Animation has offered a summer camp and workshop ...
Microsoft

AI Diffusion Report: Mapping global AI adoption and innovation

Low adoption, high potential in Ukraine: At 9.1%, Ukraine reflects the impact of war-related disruptions but holds significant potential for rapid growth with targeted investments. The AI Economy ...