⚡️China 'traps' light for over an hour, world’s first hydrogen-powered resort, 3D-printed penis restores sex in pigs, rabbits

Scientists at the Beijing Academy of Quantum Information Sciences (BAQIS) have shattered the world record for light storage. Recently, they successfully held light-based information for an unprecedented 4,035 seconds – over an hour.

“Storing light has always been a challenge across the world,” said Liu Yulong, an associate researcher at BAQIS and the study’s first author, as reported by China’s Xinhua news agency.

This remarkable feat represents a major step forward in the quest to harness the power of quantum mechanics. Let's take a closer look at this Must Read

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⚡️ Chinese scientists set world record, 'trap' light for over an hour

Traditionally, storing light has been a formidable challenge. Photons, the fundamental light particles, travel at incredible speeds, making them notoriously difficult to capture and store. Moreover, directly storing photons is not feasible with current technology.

The research team overcame this hurdle by converting light signals into sound signals. Being much slower, these sound signals are easier to manipulate and store.

“Think of photons as tiny balls moving at high speeds. When they collide with a thin film, the light’s amplitude, frequency, and other information are converted into sound signals. By storing these sound signals in the film, we achieve light storage,” added Li Tiefu, another researcher at BAQIS.

🏖️ World’s first hydrogen-powered resort pioneers zero-carbon hospitality

MASK Architects has introduced the world’s first hydrogen-powered floating luxury resort in the Middle East.

The project combines advanced hydrogen technology, sustainability, and modern architecture to create a groundbreaking tourism experience. The resort sets a new benchmark for environmentally conscious luxury in the region.

The resort is set along a pristine 6.2 miles (10-kilometer) coastal beach, offering guests direct access to untouched natural beauty.

🐇 World’s first 3D-printed penis restores sex spark in pigs, rabbits

Researchers from China, Japan, and the US have 3D-printed a full penile system using a hydrogel-based model.

The bioengineered component designed to imitate a portion of the penis was implanted into rabbits and pigs diagnosed with penile deformities, and the outcomes were remarkable.

The penile implants enabled the rabbits and pigs to mate and reproduce biologically within weeks after the surgery.

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