Universal quantum protocol extracts maximum work without knowing a system's state in advance

A new study published in Nature Communications has shown that in the asymptotic limit, extracting the maximum possible work ...
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New method extracts maximum work from unknown quantum states using symmetry tricks

For years, physicists have treated knowledge as a kind of fuel in the quantum ...

The US backs a South Africa project to extract rare earths despite a diplomatic clash

A U.S.-backed project in South Africa aims to extract rare earth minerals from industrial waste as part of a Trump administration priority to reduce reliance on China ...
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Researchers show how simple magnets can help solve a complex recycling problem

From cell phones to wind turbines and missile defense systems, modern technologies depend on critical minerals like rare ...
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AI War? White House accuses China of industrial-scale theft of US AI frontier models

The White House on Thursday accused China-based actors of targeting U.S. artificial intelligence labs ...