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UCLA Secures $75 Million in NSF Grants for Quantum Technology Research

UCLA Secures $75 Million in NSF Grants for Quantum Technology Research

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has been awarded two grants totaling $75 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance quantum technology research. Each grant, valued at $37.5 million over five years, will support two quantum computing institutes: Fault-Tolerant Quantum Systems, Architectures and Applications (FTQSAA) and the Challenge Institute for Quantum Computation (CIQC). These institutes aim to develop quantum technologies that operate faster than traditional digital devices. UCLA's involvement in two out of eight Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes in the second round solidifies its position as a leading institution in the field of quantum computing. The funding will also enable the quantum computation institute to employ more postdoctoral researchers, doctoral students, and undergraduate students interested in quantum computing, according to Jens Palsberg, a professor of computer science and co-principal investigator of CIQC. This federal funding is considered crucial...
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Grinnell College Professor Secures $300,000 NSF Grant for Noble Gas Research at Brookhaven Lab

Grinnell College Professor Secures $300,000 NSF Grant for Noble Gas Research at Brookhaven Lab

Kristen Burson, an associate professor of physics at Grinnell College, has been awarded a $300,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant. This funding will advance her research on noble gas separation, a project she has been pursuing at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory through the Visiting Faculty Program (VFP). Burson and her students have spent three summers at Brookhaven’s Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN), utilizing advanced research tools and expertise. The grant will support extended research visits to Brookhaven Lab, allowing Burson to continue her work on developing materials for capturing and separating noble gases. Her research focuses on creating small 'nano cages' that can trap noble gases, offering a more energy-efficient alternative to the current industry standard of cryogenic distillation. This method aims to work at room temperature, significantly reducing energy consumption.
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Sofab Inks Receives NSF Grant to Advance Scalable Tin Oxide Layers for Perovskite Solar Cells

Sofab Inks Receives NSF Grant to Advance Scalable Tin Oxide Layers for Perovskite Solar Cells

Sofab Inks Receives NSF Grant to Advance Scalable Tin Oxide Layers for Perovskite Solar Cells
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China Targets Large-Scale Application of All-Solid-State Batteries by 2030

China Targets Large-Scale Application of All-Solid-State Batteries by 2030

China Targets Large-Scale Application of All-Solid-State Batteries by 2030
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Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Boost U.S. Fusion Technology Leadership

Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Boost U.S. Fusion Technology Leadership

U.S. Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Jay Obernolte (R-CA) have introduced bipartisan legislation, the American Leadership in Fusion Act, aimed at solidifying American leadership in fusion technology and accelerating its commercialization. The bill proposes $10 billion in direct investments for high-priority fusion energy commercialization activities. It also seeks to establish an Office of Fusion within the Department of Energy (DOE) and create a workforce development program. This legislation incorporates recommendations from the Fusion Forward report by the Commission of the Special Competitive Studies Project, as well as insights from the U.S. Department of Energy, the Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory Committee, and the Fusion Industry Association. The bill is supported by a broad coalition of lawmakers, including U.S. Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA), Lori Trahan (D-MA), and James Gallagher (R-CA), and has garnered support from various industry organizations such as Avalanche Energy, the Bipartisan Policy Center, Br...
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Global Labor Productivity Growth Slows, Caribbean Region Significantly Lags Global Average

Global Labor Productivity Growth Slows, Caribbean Region Significantly Lags Global Average

Global Labor Productivity Growth Slows, Caribbean Region Significantly Lags Global Average
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13 large-scale solar, wind farms get key approval from NY. See where

13 large-scale solar, wind farms get key approval from NY. See where

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority awarded contracts to 13 large-scale wind, solar and hydroelectric projects in upstate NY.
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Florida Offers Sales and Use Tax Exemptions and Credits for Solar Energy Systems and Job Creation

Florida Offers Sales and Use Tax Exemptions and Credits for Solar Energy Systems and Job Creation

Florida Offers Sales and Use Tax Exemptions and Credits for Solar Energy Systems and Job Creation
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New Orleans Attracts Alternative Energy Headquarters, Boosting State's Diversified Energy Strategy

New Orleans Attracts Alternative Energy Headquarters, Boosting State's Diversified Energy Strategy

New Orleans Attracts Alternative Energy Headquarters, Boosting State's Diversified Energy Strategy
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South 8 Scales Production of Cold-Weather Battery Systems for Defense and Specialty Applications

South 8 Scales Production of Cold-Weather Battery Systems for Defense and Specialty Applications

San Diego-based battery manufacturer South 8 has initiated volume manufacturing of its new semi-automated battery cell production line, specifically designed for cold-weather applications. This expansion is expected to add 5 MWh of annual manufacturing capacity for cylindrical cells, with the goal of enhancing the company's market presence in defense and other specialty sectors that operate in extreme cold environments. The expansion supports the production of South 8’s ARCTIC AE35 18650 cell, which utilizes a liquefied gas electrolyte to enable reliable charging at temperatures as low as -76°F (-60°C). The company has also established supplier agreements for key battery cell materials and components, ensuring all production remains on American shores and avoids existing FEOC restrictions.
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Prosecutors reopen investigation into alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell University

Prosecutors reopen investigation into alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell University

By Joseph Ax Sept 28 (Reuters) - New York state prosecutors have reopened an investigation into an alleged 2024 gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity house, a district attorney confirmed on Monday, after a civil lawsuit filed this month by the alleged victim sparked renewed outrage.
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UCLA Secures $75 Million in National Science Foundation Grants for Quantum Technology Research

UCLA Secures $75 Million in National Science Foundation Grants for Quantum Technology Research

Two quantum computing institutes at UCLA have collectively received $75 million in grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The institutes, named Fault-Tolerant Quantum Systems, Architectures and Applications and Challenge Institute for Quantum Computation, each secured $37.5 million over a five-year period. These funds are earmarked to advance quantum technologies, which are designed to operate at speeds significantly faster than conventional digital devices. Jens Palsberg, a professor of computer science and co-principal investigator for one of the institutes, emphasized that these grants will create substantial opportunities for students and enhance UCLA's standing in the field of quantum computing research. The Fault-Tolerant Quantum Systems institute, co-led by the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Harvard University, focuses on developing reliable and accessible quantum systems.