Researchers demonstrate a way to improve quantum key distribution over fiber networks
Researchers from Singapore’s Centre for Quantum Technologies devised a new technique that helps pairs of entangled light particles smoothly navigate underground fiber networks, supporting...
US economy added 196,000 jobs in March, unemployment rate at 3.8%
The US economy added 196,000 nonfarm payrolls in March, while the unemployment rate held steady at 3.8%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Job...
Boeing temporarily cutting production of 737 Max aircraft
Boeing announced that it will temporarily cut production of the 737 Max aircraft.
The decision was made amid an escalating crisis for the company after...
BYU physicists develop quieter airplane toilet
A quieter airplane toilet has been developed by a group of Brigham Young University physicists.
Conventional airplane toilets are very loud. For some passengers, the...
MIT researchers use machine learning to optimize agricultural growing conditions
Researchers at MIT used artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to determine the best growing conditions to maximize taste the taste of basil.
The study,...
BoE governor warns that the risk of a no-deal Brexit is “alarmingly high”
Bank of England governor Mark Carney warned that the risk of a no-deal Brexit is now “alarmingly high”, adding that it’s “absolute nonsense” to...
Almost 60% of new cars sold in Norway last month were electric
Almost 60% of all new cars sold in Norway last month were electric (not including hybrids), outselling traditional cars for the first time, according...
Programs with high online social TV activity can be good for advertisers
Advertisers can benefit from a boost in online sales by showing ads that air on television programs with more “social TV” activity.
Beth Fossen...
China’s manufacturing increased at fastest pace in eight months
China's manufacturing increased at its fastest pace in eight months in March, according to a new private survey released on Monday.
The Caixin/Markit Manufacturing Purchasing...
Millions of UK workers receiving pay rise after boost in national living and minimum...
Over 2 million workers in the UK will receive a pay rise today following National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage increases.
The National Minimum...