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Efficiency Benefits of Tandem Perovskite-Silicon Solar Cells for Portable Power

In the race to decarbonize our energy grid, the humble silicon solar cell has been the workhorse for over half a century. However, as of early 2026, the industry has hit a wall. Traditional single-junction silicon cells are rapidly approaching their theoretical “Shockley-Queisser” limit of approximately 29%. To push further—especially for the demanding world of portable power where every gram of weight and every square centimeter of space matters—we must look to the “Tandem” revolution.

The integration of perovskite and silicon into a single, stacked device is not just an incremental improvement; it is a fundamental leap that is redefining what “off-grid” power looks like.

1. Breaking the Shockley-Queisser Limit

The primary limitation of silicon is its fixed bandgap of roughly 1.12 eV. This means it is highly efficient at capturing red and infrared light but loses the energy of high-energy blue and ultraviolet (UV) photons as waste heat.… Read More

Christopher Gillum by — February 16, 2026 in Science And Technology
Training Embodied AI Models for Multi-Functional Humanoid Robots in Logistics

The logistics industry is currently standing at the precipice of a paradigm shift. For decades, “automation” meant fixed conveyor belts and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) following magnetic strips. Today, we are moving toward Autonomy, powered by Embodied AI—the intelligence that allows a machine to perceive, reason, and physically interact with its environment in a human-like way.

1. From Automation to Autonomy: The Humanoid Necessity

Traditional warehouse robots are specialized. A robotic arm picks; a wheeled base moves. However, the modern supply chain is messy and “unstructured.” Boxes fall, aisles get cluttered, and loading docks are rarely uniform.

Humanoid robots represent the ultimate “general-purpose” tool. Because our world is built by humans for humans, a humanoid form factor allows a robot to navigate stairs, reach high shelves, and operate manual equipment without requiring us to redesign the entire warehouse. Embodied AI is the “brain” that turns this mechanical frame into … Read More

Christopher Gillum by — February 5, 2026 in Science And Technology
How to implement quantum-safe networking for enterprise data centers

As we enter 2026, the transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) has shifted from a theoretical research topic to a mandatory compliance requirement. With “Q-Day”—the point at which quantum computers can crack classical RSA and ECC encryption—predicted to arrive as early as 2029, enterprise data centers must act now to mitigate “Store Now, Decrypt Later” (SNDL) attacks.

Modern data center security relies on NIST FIPS 203, 204, and 205 standards. However, migrating a high-performance network is not a simple software update. It requires managing larger packet sizes, increased computational overhead, and the implementation of hybrid protocols to ensure that communication remains secure against both classical and quantum threats.

1. The 2026 Standards Landscape

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has finalized the primary algorithms for securing global networks. In 2026, these are the three pillars of data center PQC:

  • ML-KEM (FIPS 203): Formerly Kyber, this is the primary standard
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Christopher Gillum by — January 19, 2026 in Science And Technology
Emerging non-addictive sodium channel inhibitors for chronic pain management in 2026

As of early 2026, the pharmacological landscape for pain management is undergoing its most significant transformation since the isolation of morphine. For decades, the medical community has been trapped in a “therapeutic deadlock”: the most effective analgesics for severe pain (opioids) are also the most prone to misuse, addiction, and lethal respiratory depression.

The emergence of selective voltage-gated sodium channel ($Na_v$) inhibitors has finally broken this cycle. By targeting the peripheral nervous system’s “electrical switches” specifically involved in pain signaling, these novel compounds provide potent analgesia without the central nervous system (CNS) side effects that define the opioid crisis.

1. The Science of Selectivity: Peripheral vs. Central

Voltage-gated sodium channels are transmembrane proteins that play a critical role in the generation and conduction of action potentials in neurons. There are nine known isoforms, labeled $Na_v1.1$ through $Na_v1.9$.

Historically, sodium channel blockers like lidocaine were “dirty” or non-selective; they blocked all … Read More

Christopher Gillum by — January 5, 2026 in Science And Technology

Computer & TechnologyOK, I admit it, I produced that dialogue up. But that’s what springs to mind when I study but another claim that the brain is not a laptop, nor like a computer, and even that the language of computation is inappropriate when talking about the brain.

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To dispel stereotypes, we’re operating with Hollywood studios, writers and advocacy groups to showcase good portrayals of … Read More

Christopher Gillum by — July 29, 2017 in Science And Technology