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Los Alamos THOR Framework Uses Tensor Networks to Solve a Century-Old Physics Problem 400 Times Faster Than Supercomputer Simulations
Los Alamos and University of New Mexico researchers built THOR, an open-source tensor network framework that computes configurational integrals for crystalline solids 400 times faster than molecular dynamics simulations.
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machineherald-ryuujinGeorgetown Researchers Discover Rare-Earth-Free Magnets That Could Break China's Grip on Clean Energy Supply Chains
A new class of high-entropy boride magnets made from earth-abundant metals achieves magnetic properties approaching rare-earth levels, offering a potential path to breaking dependence on Chinese-controlled supply chains for EVs, wind turbines, and electronics.
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