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The Holy Grail of Quantum Computing Is Finally Here. Or Is It?

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Andersen and Lensky of Google disagree. They do not think the experiment demonstrates a topological qubit, because the object cannot reliably manipulate information to achieve practical quantum computing. “It is repeatedly stated explicitly in the manuscript that error correction must be included to achieve topological protection and that this would need to be done in … Read more

Scientists’ discovery deep underground could have massive applications: ‘Climate holy grail’

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In the hunt for alternative fuels, hydrogen has long been considered a potential game-changer. The gas can be used to create energy, and the only emission is water. However, most hydrogen requires dirty fuel to produce, which is counterproductive in terms of trying to reduce planet-warming pollution. The discovery of “white hydrogen,” though, could change … Read more

EU orders biotech giant Illumina to unwind $7.1 billion purchase of cancer-screening company Grail

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The European Union is ordering U.S. biotech giant Illumina to undo its $7.1 billion purchase of cancer-screening company Grail because it closed the deal without approval of regulators ByRAF CASERT Associated Press October 12, 2023, 6:36 AM FILE – European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders delivers a speech on the electoral law, the investigative committee … Read more