IBM quickly took issue with Google’s claim that it had achieved “quantum supremacy” , a term that refers to a point when a quantum computer can perform a calculation that a traditional computer can’t complete within its lifetime. Quantum bits,…
Lukas Norberg
Lukas Norberg
As a science writer, I believe that my primary responsibility is to the reader; not the scientist, lest the piece becomes little more than a press release, and not the media, which can sometimes be hungry for clickbait.
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Communication, Education and Outreach
136th Boeing plans to launch its CST-100 Starliner
by Lukas Norberg December 18, 2019On December 20, 2019, at an hour yet to be announced, Boeing plans to launch its CST-100 Starliner commercial crew vessel from Cape Canaveral on a voyage to the International Space Station. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is paying…
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Technology and Engineering
Russia’s Space Agency Contemplating A Medium Lift Rocket
by Lukas Norberg June 9, 2019The Pentagon is trying to artificially limit the use of Russian launch vehicles on the international market, Roscosmos said, adding that the ban will negatively affect the whole industry of commercial space launches. The agency could join NASA on another…
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Technology and Engineering
The Web Giant Just Unveiled A New AI To Write Poems Over Portraits
by Lukas Norberg May 5, 2019While Poem Portraits project by Google can create poetic lines weaved around a single word selection prevalent in 19th-century works of literature. Artist and designer Es Devlin designed the project, while Google’s resident creative technologist, Ross Goodwin, trained its algorithm…
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It is located between France and Switzerland and operated by the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). The world’s largest atom smasher is gearing up for its second three-year run after 16 months of maintenance and upgrades. Physicists to record more information…
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Technology and Engineering
The Emitted Light Emitting Diode Some Distance Away
by Lukas Norberg April 25, 2019Semiconductors that efficiently convert energy to light or vice versa. Now, next-generation semiconducting materials are exploring new study, researchers have driven modern advances in technology and photovoltaics yet again. Essentially, 2D materials are at the cutting edge of materials research.…
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Technology and Engineering
Atlas Is Based On Boston Dynamics Earlier Petman Humanoid Robot
by Lukas Norberg April 21, 2019A new video from AIST, Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, shows a prototype robot designed to work on construction sites in situations where there is a shortage of human workers. While large factory assembly lines are rapidly…
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Communication, Education and Outreach
Many Astronauts Contributed To Space Exploration
by Lukas Norberg April 20, 2019The International Space Station is an obvious example. In some countries it is optional for citizens to pay taxes toward maintaining Religious Institutions. Contributions would come from basement SCI-FI fans to visionary CEO’s. I believe in what Elon Musk and…
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Technology and Engineering
Solid-State Batteries Is That Lithium-Ion Batteries
by Lukas Norberg April 20, 2019Today, lithium-ion batteries are approaching their technological limits. “In first tests, the new battery cell was very stable over 500 charge and discharge cycles and retained over 84 percent of its original capacity”, said Dr. Shicheng Yu. The batteries will…
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Communication, Education and Outreach
AI Robots At International Space Station
by Lukas Norberg April 19, 2019Late last year the ESA launched a robotic assistant known as “CIMON” (Crew Interactive Mobile Companion) to the ISS to help astronauts with a variety of tasks ranging from schedule keeping to basic maintenance. These tasks and completing chores so…