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Berkeley Lab Researchers Use 7,000 GPUs to Simulate Quantum Chip in Extreme Detail

Detailed computer modeling allows scientists to predict chip behavior before fabrication, speeding up quantum hardware development.

Gravity May Shape the Flow of Time, Challenging Physics

A new theory called Shape Dynamics suggests gravity itself could be the source of time's arrow.

SBCC Hosts Annual Science Discovery Day

Free family event showcases the wonders of science with interactive displays and hands-on activities

National Ignition Facility Achieves Breakthrough in Advanced Radiographic Capability

New laser system at NIF creates high-energy x-rays for unprecedented materials science and national security research

Stanford Researchers Develop Room-Temperature Quantum Device

Breakthrough could accelerate deployment of secure quantum networks

Physicists Uncover Secrets of Neutron Star Interiors

New framework allows researchers to probe the extreme matter inside these cosmic wonders using gravitational waves

UC Berkeley Building Designed to Withstand Powerful Earthquakes

Report highlights innovative seismic technology used to protect campus structure

World of Wonders Science Museum Celebrates 17th Birthday

Free admission and hands-on activities mark the milestone for the Lodi, CA institution.

Ducks Teach Science to Nearly 7,000 Students

Hockey team hosts largest S.C.O.R.E. event of the year at Honda Center

U.S. Unveils New Hypersonic Missile to Compete with China and Russia

The "Angry Tortoise" could restore America's edge in the global hypersonic arms race.

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