Quantum theory and thermodynamics: Maxwell's demon?
An international collaboration sheds new light on the relationship between quantum theory and thermodynamics. The research group demonstrated that while the laws of quantum theory alone do not ...
Rep. Jay Hoffman reacts to Illinois House GOP walk-out following a Jan. 6 resolution proposal
5 On Your Side's political editor Mark Maxwell sat down with IL Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Belleville). What is the oldest city in ...
Maxwell’s Demon Strikes Back as Quantum Physics Unveils a Thermodynamic Loophole
For over a century, the Maxwell’s Demon paradox has haunted physics. This thought experiment suggests that a tiny, ...
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A Quantum Demonic Engine Doesn’t Have To Violate Thermodynamics To Work
The second law of thermodynamics underpins all of classical reality. It is the reason why it's easier to make things messy, why you can’t have perpetual motion, why you age, and maybe even why time ...
Discovering Hidden Water Reservoirs on the Moon
Humans are inching closer to living beyond Earth, but sustaining life on the moon or Mars requires a critical resource: water ...
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Maxwell’s demon wields its own magic without any quantum exorcism, study hints
These findings provide further insights into the mysterious relationship between the quantum world and thermodynamics. While ...
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13 February, World Radio Day
For more than a decade, World Radio Day has been celebrated every 13 February. A technology whose authorship is disputed ...
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Multiple sclerosis may increase risk of mental illness during and after pregnancy, claims study
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) face a significantly higher risk of perinatal mental illness compared to those with other ...
Andrew Ng is ‘very glad’ Google dropped its AI weapons pledge
Andrew Ng, the founder and former leader of Google Brain, supports Google's recent decision to drop its pledge not to build ...