Computers that use light instead of circuits to run calculations may sound like a plot point from a Star Trek episode, but researchers have been working on this novel approach to computing for years.

Artificial intelligence has dazzled the world with its ability to create pictures, words, and even music from scratch. But behind the magic lies a hidden cost. Training and running today’s most ...

BEER-SHEVA, Israel, January 5, 2026 – Chemists at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have developed a “smart” polymer that could make industrial curing, 3D printing and repairs simpler, safer and more ...

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