ComputingQuantum

Strained Crystal Films Could Revolutionize Quantum Networks and Slash Data Center Power Consumption

A classic material rediscovered through advanced engineering could transform how quantum computers communicate and significantly reduce the massive energy demands of modern data centers. Scientists have created strained thin films of barium titanate that show unprecedented electro-optic performance, potentially enabling more efficient quantum networks and photonic computing systems.

Breakthrough in Electro-Optic Materials

Researchers have reportedly developed a new approach to barium titanate, a classic material first discovered in 1941, that could significantly advance quantum computing and reduce energy consumption in data centers, according to a team from Pennsylvania State University. The findings, published in Advanced Materials, demonstrate how straining the material into ultrathin films creates properties that sources indicate could overcome longstanding limitations in electro-optic technology.

BusinessEntertainment

Entertainment Giants Shift From Public Markets As EA, Endeavor Go Private

Electronic Arts and Endeavor have completed landmark transitions to private ownership, according to industry reports. Analysts suggest this reflects growing frustration with public market pressures on creative industries. The trend may signal broader media industry transformation.

Entertainment Industry Exodus From Public Markets

Major entertainment companies are increasingly abandoning public markets for private ownership, according to industry analysis. Electronic Arts (EA) and Endeavor, two industry giants, have recently completed transitions to private ownership in deals that analysts suggest could signal broader industry transformation.