Articles by Paul Arnold
Phys.org / Improving randomness may be the key to more powerful quantum computers
Understanding randomness is crucial in many fields. From computer science and engineering to cryptography and weather forecasting, studying and interpreting randomness helps us simulate real-world phenomena, design algorithms ...
Tech Xplore / Quantum machine learning improves semiconductor manufacturing for first time
Semiconductor processing is notoriously challenging. It is one of the most intricate feats of modern engineering due to the extreme precision required and the hundreds of steps involved, such as etching and layering, to make ...
Phys.org / Dentist may have solved 500-year-old mystery in da Vinci's iconic Vitruvian Man
A London-based dentist may have cracked a centuries-old mathematics puzzle hidden in one of the most famous anatomical drawings in the world—Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man. This discovery suggests the iconic image reflects ...
Phys.org / New geometry discovery could stop lunar landers from falling over
Meet Bille, the name given to the world's first monostable tetrahedron—a four-faced object that will always land on the same side, no matter its starting position. This feat of geometry and engineering solves a nearly 60-year-old ...
Phys.org / Affectionate displays boost relationship satisfaction across cultures despite varying social norms
Displays of affection, such as hugging, kissing and holding hands, can be good for your health. They can reduce stress, boost mood and improve quality of life. Being affectionate in both public and private is also linked ...