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Exotic states materialize with supercomputers Posted: 12 Feb 2015 12:46 PM PST Supercomputers used to find new class of materials that exhibit exotic matter state known as the quantum spin Hall effect. The researchers propose a new type of transistor made from these materials.

Data-storage for eternity, stored in the form of DNA Posted: 12 Feb 2015 12:46 PM PST How can we preserve our knowledge today for the next millennia? Researchers have found a way to store information in the form of DNA, presumably preserving it for nearly an eternity.

Switching superconductivity by light Posted: 12 Feb 2015 12:44 PM PST A research team has developed a novel superconducting transistor which can be switched reversibly between on and off by light irradiation. This achievement is a milestone for future high-speed switching devices or highly sensitive optical sensors.

Looking for love? Some use Reddit to give Cupid tech support Posted: 12 Feb 2015 06:24 AM PST A new study finds that users on OKCupid and mobile-based Tinder aren’t able to determine social norms or effective match-making techniques on the services, so they use Reddit to learn tips about online dating. Once there, they also find ways that allow them to “cheat the system” to interact with more potential dates.