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➀ EAH Jena secured €2.8 million in funding from the German Federal Ministry to develop autonomous Micro Air Vehicles (MAVs) for measuring atmospheric parameters like temperature, humidity, and wind speed;

➁ The MAVs feature energy-efficient designs, miniaturized sensors, and return-to-base functionality to minimize environmental impact and airspace risks;

➂ The project fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, student involvement, and a new MAV-Lab to advance applied research and sustainable technology development.

➀ Google's Willow 105-qubit quantum chip ran the Quantum Echo algorithm 13,000x faster than supercomputers, marking the first verifiable real-world quantum computing application;

➁ The algorithm models Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) to analyze atomic magnetic spins, delivering deterministic results validated against classical methods and physical reality;

➂ This breakthrough paves the way for quantum modeling of natural phenomena, with Google advancing to develop stable logical qubits in its next roadmap milestone.

➀ French company Vsora announced the production of its Jotunn8 AI inference chip, targeting data centers with claims of energy efficiency and high performance (3,200 Tflop);

➁ The company emphasizes Europe's technological competitiveness but lacks details on floating-point operation type and power consumption benchmarks;

➂ Full-scale production is scheduled for Q1 2026, backed by $46 million in recent funding.

➀ South Korean space startup Innospace received the first private commercial launch permit from KASA for its 'Spaceward' mission, deploying satellites from Brazil, India, and South Korea into LEO via the HANBIT-Nano rocket;

➁ The launch is scheduled between October 28 and November 28 at Brazil’s Alcântara Space Center, where Innospace built its own platform and previously conducted a sub-orbital test in 2023;

➂ This milestone marks Innospace’s entry into the commercial satellite launch market, supported by South Korean authorities for safety and technical oversight.

➀ HZDR secures €3.75M funding for MagKI and Magnon4KI projects to develop energy-efficient AI hardware using magnetic components and magnons, reducing energy consumption compared to transistor-based systems;

➁ The research focuses on integrating quantum technology and ultrafast magnetic wave analysis, with new infrastructure enabling nanoscale fabrication and terahertz-scale magnon behavior studies;

➂ Collaborations with industry partners like Infineon, GlobalFoundries, and Bosch aim to strengthen Saxony’s leadership in sustainable AI and quantum-enhanced computing.

➀ Saras Micro Devices introduced a 3D vertical power delivery system to reduce energy loss and save board space;

➁ China plans significant investments in High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) to bolster its AI industry;

➂ The European Commission proposed a 'space shield' defense initiative as part of its 2030 roadmap.

➀ China releases 'UBIOS' as a new BIOS firmware standard to replace UEFI, developed by 13 Chinese firms including Huawei, emphasizing domestic tech independence;

➁ UBIOS offers enhanced support for chiplets, heterogeneous computing, and non-x86 architectures (e.g., ARM, RISC-V), addressing UEFI's limitations;

➂ Part of China's broader strategy to reduce reliance on U.S. tech, aligning with the 'Document 79' mandate for domestic hardware/software adoption by 2027.

➀ The European Physical Society (EPS) honors the Heinrich-Hertz-Hörsaal at KIT as an "EPS Historic Site" for Heinrich Hertz's 1886 discovery of electromagnetic waves;

➁ A ceremony on October 30, 2025, will unveil a commemorative plaque and feature speeches on Hertz's legacy and modern physics applications;

➂ Hertz's breakthrough laid the foundation for wireless technologies like WiFi and mobile communications, recognized as pivotal to today's semiconductor and communication industries.

➀ ROHM developed a Schottky barrier diode to protect image sensors from voltage damage when powered off and overheating during operation.

➁ The diode maintains forward voltage below 300mV at -40°C and reverse current under 20µA at 125°C, with a compact 2.5×1.4mm package compliant with automotive AEC-Q101 standards.

➂ Applications include ADAS cameras, security systems, and industrial sensors, with plans for miniaturization in future electronics.

➀ Stanford researchers developed ultra-thin diamond layers to address chip overheating by spreading heat efficiently, reducing temperatures by up to 70°C in GaN transistors.

➀ The diamond film, grown at a low 400°C, integrates directly with semiconductors and forms a silicon-carbide interface for effective heat transfer.

➂ Collaborations with TSMC, Samsung, and Applied Materials aim to commercialize this cooling solution for next-gen high-density chips and 3D chip stacks.

➀ Google's Quantum AI team developed a 105-qubit 'Willow' quantum chip that solves calculations 13,000x faster than the fastest supercomputer;

➁ The chip uses a novel Quantum Echoes algorithm to measure information spread in quantum systems, enabling verifiable results with reduced errors;

➂ Demonstrated through 'out-of-time-order correlator' experiments, this breakthrough lays groundwork for quantum modeling of molecular interactions and energy transfer.

➀ RED Semiconductor launched Ordo1, an AI and flow control accelerator IP core for RISC-V processors, targeting energy-efficient edge AI applications;

➁ The IP core claims 500% acceleration in matrix-heavy workloads and over 90% power reduction compared to standard RISC-V, while requiring 100 times less code;

➂ Backed by partnerships with Aion Silicon and Codasip, plus Seed+ funding, RED joined RISC-V International to align with open standards and expand commercialization.