At M.I.T., a new program called “artificial intelligence and decision-making” is now the second-most-popular undergraduate major. By Natasha Singer Natasha Singer covers computer science and A.I.

Scientists have developed a new platform for the generation and detection of ultrashort UV-C laser pulses on femtosecond timescales. This breakthrough could unlock new opportunities for transforming ...

This conceptual illustration of a computer based on 2D molecules displays an actual scanning electron microscope image of the computer fabricated by a team by researchers at Penn State. The keyboard ...

Silicon has enabled advancements in semiconductor technology through miniaturization, but scaling challenges necessitate the exploration of new materials. Two-dimensional (2D) materials, with their ...

In a world first, they used 2D materials, which are only an atom thick and retain their properties at scale, to develop a computer capable of similar operation. This represents a major milestone ...

A team led by two Indian American researchers at Pennsylvania State University have developed the world’s first two-dimensional (2D), non-silicon computer capable of simple operations. The development ...

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In a bold challenge to silicon s long-held dominance in electronics, Penn State researchers have built the world s first working CMOS computer entirely from atom-thin 2D materials. Using molybdenum ...

These prototype processors made from atomically thin materials offer a glimpse into a post-silicon-transistor future, but scaling challenges remain. Read the paper: A complementary two-dimensional ...

C-SPAN introduced new on-air graphics on June 2, 2025, replacing its previous insert design across its programming lineup. The graphics feature updated typography and formatting elements that appear ...

Today, MainFrames, a 2D platformer based around a computer screen, launched on Steam and Nintendo Switch. Play as a charmingly adorable floppy disk and jump through puzzles based on a Windows desktop.