Closing in on superconducting semiconductors

Closing in on superconducting semiconductors

• Data centers use 4.4% of US energy, with 57% consumed by CPUs and GPUs. • Rising energy demands make energy‑efficient computing essential for future high‑performance systems. • S

Quantum Computing · June 17, 2025 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 183 words
Scaling Up Reinforcement Learning for Traffic Smoothing: A 100-AV Highway Deployment

Scaling Up Reinforcement Learning for Traffic Smoothing: A 100-AV Highway Deployment

• Deployed 100 RL-controlled AVs on rush‑hour highway to smooth congestion and cut fuel use. • Trained agents in fast, data‑driven simulations to maximize energy efficiency and thr

Research & Labs · March 25, 2025 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 185 words
Arm Introduces A New Big Core, The Cortex-A720

Arm Introduces A New Big Core, The Cortex-A720

• Cortex‑A720, Arm’s new big core, replaces A715 for next‑gen mobile and edge devices. • Offers up to 20% power efficiency improvement over the previous A715 core. • Supports Armv9

Weatherization Assistance Program Timeline

Weatherization Assistance Program Timeline

• 1977: DOE launches Weatherization Assistance Program under Energy Conservation Act. • 1980s: Program expands nationwide, targeting low‑income households for energy savings. • 199