Silicon Magic: Powering the Quantum Internet of the Future
By utilizing traditional semiconductor devices, researchers have unlocked new potentials in quantum communication, pushing us closer to realizing the vast potential of the quantum internet….
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The Internet is a vast network of computers and other electronic devices connected globally, allowing for the exchange of data and communication across the world. It originated in the late 1960s as a project by the U.S. Department of Defense and has since evolved into an essential tool for daily life, impacting commerce, education, communication, and entertainment. The Internet operates through a series of protocols known as TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), which facilitate the reliable transmission of data. It hosts an enormous range of information and services, including the World Wide Web, email, file sharing, and streaming media. Additionally, it has fostered significant social and economic changes by enabling instant communication and access to information, breaking down geographical barriers and creating new opportunities for business and social interactions. As it continues to grow, issues such as privacy, security, and digital divide are at the forefront of policy discussions worldwide.
Trustnet Unveils a New Era in Decentralizing Online Fact-Checking
Trustnet, a new browser extension, empowers users to flag and assess the accuracy of any content on any website, promoting a decentralized and user-driven approach…
Harvard Physicists Demonstrate First Metro-Area Quantum Network in Boston
Physicists demostrate first metro-area quantum computer network in Boston. Imagining a quantum internet capable of transmitting hacker-proof information globally through photons superimposed in different quantum…
Crucial Connection Completed: Laying the Foundation for the Quantum Internet
Researchers have produced, stored, and retrieved quantum information for the first time, a critical step in quantum networking. The ability to share quantum information is…
How a Quantum Drum Could Change Everything About the Internet
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen’s Niels Bohr Institute have developed a new way to create quantum memory: A small drum can store data sent…
Illuminating the Future: How LED Lights Could Revolutionize Internet and Data Transmission
A study reveals that LED bulbs, enhanced with metal-halide perovskites, could dramatically speed up data transmissions in homes and offices, marking a significant advancement in…
The Green IoT Dream: New Solar Cells and AI Create a Sustainable Powerhouse
Researchers at Newcastle University have created eco-friendly, high-efficiency photovoltaic cells for powering IoT devices using ambient light, achieving 38% power conversion efficiency. They also introduced…
The Digital Divide – Why Technology Alone Can’t Solve It
Investigation of a refugee population reveals the influence of additional factors. Despite obtaining computers and fast internet access, certain communities still experience the effects of…
A Cheaper and Greener Internet of Things With No Wires Attached
Wirelessly powered large-area electronics could enable a cheaper and greener internet of things. Emerging forms of thin-film device technologies that rely on alternative semiconductor materials,…
25% of the World’s Internet Users Rely on Infrastructure That Is Susceptible to Attacks
About 25% of the world’s Internet users live in countries that are more vulnerable to targeted attacks on their Internet infrastructure than previously thought. Many…
Digital Divide: Data Portal Highlights Internet Inequities in Chicago
In an effort to reduce disparities, the University of Chicago Data Science Institute launches a data portal to guide research, policy, and community action. The…
Could the Internet Be Driven by Climate-Friendly “Natural Intelligence?”
Global network of solar-powered servers shows how. The energy requirements of the Internet, the devices and systems using it and the servers that support it…
New Chip Can Prevent Hackers From Extracting Hidden Information From Smart Devices
Toward a Stronger Defense of Personal Data Engineers build a lower-energy chip that can prevent hackers from extracting hidden information from a smart device. A…
Increased Cell Phone Data Use Is Negatively Affecting Wi-Fi Performance
University of Chicago researchers find competition between networks decreases performance. If service becomes slow when you’re trying to send a quick email on your smartphone,…
MIT Compares the Largest Satellite Internet Meganetworks: SpaceX, OneWeb, Telesat, and Amazon
With thousands of satellites, each network could beam down tens of terabits per second, filling gaps left by land-based services. In recent months, people have…
Science Made Simple: What Are Quantum Networks?
What Are Quantum Networks? Today’s internet connects us globally. It sends packets of information that carry our communications in classical signals – sent by bursts…
“Battlefield Map” Reveals Malicious COVID-19 Content Exploits Pathways Between Platforms To Thrive Online
New research demonstrates how stopping the spread of harmful content will require inter-platform action. Malicious COVID-19 online content — including racist content, disinformation, and misinformation…
Batteries Not Required: The Future of the IoT (Internet of Things)
Benton Calhoun SM ’02 PhD ’06 and David Wentzloff SM ’02 PhD ’07 are co-founders of Everactive, which uses wireless sensing to provide continuous remote…