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Quantum computing and applied physics: quantum computers and processors, qubits, error correction, post-quantum cryptography, quantum sensors and communications, research advancements.

Quantum NVIDIA NVHBM: 30% more bandwidth than HBM4E, lower power use NVIDIA introduces NVHBM, a high-bandwidth memory with its controller built into the 3D stack. Result: up to 30% more bandwidth than HBM4E, with 15% lower power consumption and 25% more compute die area freed up. August 31, 2026 News Quantum

Hubble archive anomaly sheds new light on dark matter

A chance discovery in Hubble’s archives reveals a gravitational anomaly that sets new constraints on dark matter. Published in Nature, the breakthrough uses a gravitational lens to probe the invisible. August 29, 2026
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Supercharged mRNA vaccines boost T-cell response against cancer

A team of researchers from MIT, Harvard, and the University of Houston has developed an mRNA adjuvant that amplifies T-cell responses against tumors by up to 15 times. Successfully tested in mice, this approach could make cancer and infectious disease vaccines far more effective. August 29, 2026
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SSD prices to stay high until 2030 due to NAND shortage

SSD prices won’t drop for several years. Phison’s CEO estimates that NAND supply won’t catch up with demand until around 2030, due to long factory construction timelines. August 20, 2026
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Optical interconnects for AI set to hit $144B by 2030

The global market for optical interconnects in AI data centers is projected to reach $144.4 billion by 2030, up from $13.7 billion in 2024. Silicon photonics, cheaper and more scalable, will capture nearly two-thirds of this market, driven by the rise of co-packaged optics. August 19, 2026